MLB Player News

Hader agreed to an $11 million contract with the Brewers on Tuesday to avoid arbitration, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.

Hader is in his third year of arbitration eligibility and will enter his final year in 2023. The left-hander is set to close for Milwaukee once again in 2022 after converting 34 of 35 saves with a 1.23 ERA, 0.84 WHIP and 102:24 K:BB over 58.2 innings last season.

Barlow and the Royals agreed to terms on a one-year, $2.4 million deal Tuesday, avoiding arbitration, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.

Barlow will increase his salary by nearly $2 million in his first year of arbitration eligibility. He emerged as the Royals' closer last season, saving 16 games while posting a 2.42 ERA and a 29.7 percent strikeout rate.

Lamet signed a one-year, $4.775 million contract with the Padres on Tuesday, avoiding arbitration, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Lamet will more than triple his salary despite the fact that he's coming off an injury-filled season where he was less than dominant. In nine starts and 13 relief appearances, he posted a mediocre 4.40 ERA, though his 27.3 percent strikeout rate was at least still strong.

Stanek and the Astros agreed to terms on a one-year, $2.1 million deal Tuesday, avoiding arbitration, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Stanek will receive a $1 million raise following a season in which he struck out 28.6 percent of opposing batters en route to a 3.42 ERA.

Castro agreed to a one-year, $2.62 million contract with the Mets on Tuesday to avoid arbitration, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.

Castro was a solid bullpen piece for the Mets in 2021 with a 3.45 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 77:43 K:BB across 70.1 innings. He also recorded nine holds and could see some high-leverage opportunities if he continues to pitch well this season.

Montero (lat) agreed to a one-year, $2.725 million deal with the Astros on Tuesday, avoiding arbitration, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.

Montero's arrival at camp has been delayed by visa issues, which make it tough to tell whether or not the lat strain he battled down the stretch last year is still a problem.

Hearn and the Rangers agreed Tuesday on a one-year, $1.05 million deal to avoid arbitration, Robyn Hearn of NewsChannel 6 Wichita Falls reports.

The news of Hearn's deal with Texas was broken by his sister, Robyn. The Rangers cycled through a number of traditional starters and primary pitchers out of the bullpen in 2021, with Hearn proving to be one of the more reliable options. He covered 104.1 innings in total over his 42 outings (11 starts), going 6-6 while producing a 4.66 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 92:42 K:BB. While those numbers aren't outstanding, Hearn at least appears to be penciled into a rotation spot to begin the 2022 season, which is enough to make him a draftable option in AL-only leagues.

Trivino signed a one-year, $3 million contract with the Athletics on Tuesday, Kiley McDaniel of ESPN.com reports.

The agreement means the two sides won't have to go through arbitration. He'll get paid for his 22 saves, but his 21.6 percent strikeout rate is hardly closer material and doesn't back up his 3.18 ERA, especially when combined with his poor 11.0 percent walk rate.

Mayers signed a one-year, $2.15 million contract with the Angels on Tuesday, avoiding arbitration, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

Mayers is in his second season of arbitration eligibility. The 30-year-old righty is coming off a season in which he posted a 3.84 over a career-high 75 innings.

Diaz reported to the Mets' big-league camp Tuesday after resolving his visa issues, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Diaz will be behind the Mets' other pitchers after missing more than a week of workouts, but as a reliever, he's unlikely to need much buildup time. He covered 25 innings out of New York's bullpen in 2021, accruing a 5.40 ERA and 1.48 WHIP.