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Sources: Mets give Devin Williams $51M contract

The New York Mets and reliever Devin Williams agreed to a three-year, $51 million deal, league sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan Monday night, giving the club a replacement for Edwin Diaz should the All-Star closer sign elsewhere.

Clase, Ortiz face May trial in pitch-rigging scandal

Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz are facing a May trial on federal charges that they took bribes to help gamblers betting on their pitches.

Orioles, closer Helsley agree to 2-year contract

Closer Ryan Helsley and the Baltimore Orioles are in agreement on a two-year contract that includes an opt-out after the first season, sources told ESPN.

Blue Jays sign right-hander Cease to 7-year deal

Right-hander Dylan Cease, who has made at least 32 starts in each of the past five seasons, reached a seven-year, $210 million deal with the Blue Jays, sources told ESPN.

Source: Angels in talks to buy out Rendon deal

The Angels and Anthony Rendon are in talks about buying out the final year of his seven-year, $245M contract, a source told ESPN. The third baseman is expected to retire.

Exemptions for ADHD drugs drop to record-low

A record low 54 major league players were given permission to use medication for ADHD, down from 61 last year and 119 in 2013.

Red Sox acquire durable Gray in trade with Cards

The Red Sox have acquired veteran Sonny Gray in a trade with the Cardinals in exchange for two pitchers. The three-time All-Star was 14-8 with a 4.28 ERA last season.

Skenes receives record $3.4M in pre-arbitration

Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes received a record $3,436,343 from the pre-arbitration bonus pool, according to figures compiled by MLB and the players' association.

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