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The Toronto Blue Jays have agreed to terms with right-handed pitcher Yariel Rodriguez on a five-year, $32 million contract, the team announced on Friday.
Phantom injuries come back to roost. Billy Eppler will be out the entire 2024 season.
Former New York Mets general manager Billy Eppler was suspended through the 2024 World Series on Friday by baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred, who concluded he directed team staff to fabricate injuries to create open roster spots. Manfred said in a statement that Eppler directed “the deliberate fabrication of injuries; and the associated submission of documentation for the purposes of securing multiple improper injured list placements during the 2022 and 2023 seasons.” Use of the so-called “phantom injured list” is thought to be common throughout baseball, but Eppl...
The San Diego Padres have signed left-handed reliever Wandy Peralta to a four-year contract through the 2027 season, President of Baseball Operations and General Manager A.J. Preller announced Friday.
The Toronto Blue Jays have agreed to terms with right-handed pitcher Yariel Rodriguez on a five-year, $32 million contract, the team announced on Friday.