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Singleton signs five-year contract
Singleton signs five-year contract
Reuters/New York
Houston Astros first baseman Jon Singleton signed a five-year contract when called up to the big leagues on Monday. Houston has received precious little production at first base. |
Singleton, 22, had 14 home runs and 10 doubles with a .267 batting average in 54 games at the Triple-A level this season. His contract could be worth $35 million including three team option years at $10 million per season.
Singleton was acquired from the Philadelphia Phillies for Hunter Pence on July 29, 2011 along with current Houston starting pitcher Jarred Cosart.
Abreu set to return
The Chicago White Sox activated first baseman Jose Abreu from the 15-day disabled. Abreu missed more than two weeks due to posterior tibia tendinitis in his left ankle.
To make room for Abreu on the 25-man roster, the White Sox optioned third baseman Marcus Semien to Triple-A Charlotte.
Cano back from injury
Seattle Mariners second baseman Robinson Cano is returning to the lineup after missing four games with a stomach virus and a bruised hand.
The Mariners moved right-hander Tajuan Walker’s rehab start with Triple-A Tacoma to Tuesday and also said that right-hander Erasmo Ramirez will be recalled from Tacoma for Tuesday’s start in Atlanta.
Lagares on disabled list
The New York Mets placed center fielder Juan Lagares on the 15-day disabled list with a strained rib cage muscle. Lagares was diagnosed with the strain after having an MRI. He left Sunday’s game at the Philadelphia Phillies in the 10th inning because of the injury.
Jeter wants to own team
Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter told the New York Post that he has interest in owning a team after he retires. Jeter, who is retiring at the end of the season, is not interested in managing a team but does want a stake in a major league franchise.
“That’s the next goal, buddy,” he said Sunday night at his 18th annual Turn 2 Foundation dinner in New York. “Calling the shots, not answering to someone, that’s what interests me. I’d like to think I would be a good (owner).”
Cleveland recall Hagadone
The Cleveland Indians recalled left-hander Nick Hagadone from Triple-A Columbus and optioned right-hander Mark Lowe to Columbus. Also, right-hander Blake Wood was claimed by the Kansas City Royals on outright waivers.
Lee strains pitching elbow
Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Cliff Lee, placed on the disabled list May 21 with a strained pitching elbow, has not yet been cleared to begin throwing, but he will accompany the team on the six-game road trip that begins Tuesday in Washington.
“He’s getting a strength test pretty much daily to see how he is,” said manager Ryne Sandberg, who added that “there’s a chance” Lee could begin throwing during the trip.
Fuld shows improvement
Minnesota Twins outfielder Sam Fuld has shown improvement after suffering a concussion May 8 and has participated in all baseball-related activities. Fuld is expected to take batting practice today before Minnesota hosts the Milwaukee Brewers.