MARCH 23, 2022•MLB.COM
Maddon on reported 'Ohtani rule': 'It's wonderful news'PEORIA, Ariz. -- The Angels were hopeful the introduction of the designated hitter in both leagues would include a rule change that would al...
Peter Lambert - Signs one-year pactLambert agreed to a one-year, $762,500 contract with the Rockies on Tuesday to avoid arbitration, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.
ImpactLambert missed most of 2021 while recovering from Tommy John surgery, though he made two starts late in the season and gave up seven earned runs over 5.2 innings. The right-hander debuted with Colorado in 2019 with a 7.25 ERA across 89.1 innings, and he has an outside shot at a spot in the Opening Day rotation this year.
MARCH 23, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Robert Stephenson - Gets $1.28M deal for 2022Stephenson and the Rockies agreed Tuesday on a one-year, $1.28 million contract to avoid arbitration, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.
ImpactThe 29-year-old righty was one of the Rockies' more dependable middle relievers in 2021, turning in a 3.13 ERA and 1.30 WHIP while striking out 52 over 46 innings. He could pick up more setup work after logging only four holds a season ago, but he'll likely enter 2022 behind all of Alex Colome, Carlos Estevez and Daniel Bard in the pecking order for saves.
MARCH 23, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Raimel Tapia - Strikes deal with RoxTapia and the Rockies agreed Tuesday on a one-year, $3.95 million contract to avoid arbitration, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.
ImpactTapia will receive a $2 million pay raise in his second year of arbitration after he slashed .273/.327/.372 with six home runs, 20 stolen bases, 69 runs and 50 RBI across 533 plate appearances in 2021. With the Rockies bringing aboard Kris Bryant earlier this month and planning to install him as their everyday left fielder, Tapia could move into more of a fourth-outfielder role during the upcoming season.
MARCH 23, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Ghost runner, 'Shohei Ohtani Rule' among changes MLB is expected to approveOwners will vote next week on proposals for the 2022 season.
MARCH 23, 2022•SUNTIMES.COM
In the wake of the Kris Bryant and Ryan McMahon signings, 17 thoughts on a wild Rockies weekIt was a wild first week of spring training for the Rockies. Let's catch up. Here are some thoughts on those two big moves and more.
MARCH 23, 2022•THEATHLETIC.COM
Report: MLB, MLBPA Agree to Expand Rosters, 'Shohei Ohtani Rule'MLB and the MLBPA have agreed to several rule changes, including one that benefits the game’s biggest star.
MARCH 23, 2022•STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
