Joe Musgrove - Avoids arbitration with FriarsMusgrove and the Padres agreed Tuesday on a one-year, $8.625 million contract to avoid arbitration, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.ImpactMusgrove, who is scheduled to make his Cactus League debut Tuesday against the Guardians, will be receiving a $4.175 million salary increase from 2021. After being acquired from the Padres last winter, Musgrove was the team's top starter in what was a breakout season for the 29-year-old. He covered a career-high 181.1 innings over 32 appearances (31 starts), finishing with a 3.18 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 203:54 K:BB.
MARCH 22, 2022•ROTOWIRE