Twins finalize deals for Pineda, Avila
The Minnesota Twins finalized a $20 million, two-year contract with suspended pitcher Michael Pineda on Tuesday and a $4.25 million, one-year deal with catcher Alex Avila.
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Sources: Pineda, Twins agree to 2-year contract
Right-hander Michael Pineda, whose 60-game suspension for using a banned substance will carry over into the 2020 season, is returning to the Twins. The sides have agreed to a two-year, $20 million contract, sources tell ESPN.
Jeff Passan ESPN
Right-hander Michael Pineda and the Minnesota Twins are in agreement on a two-year, $20 million deal, sources tell ESPN.
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William Weinbaum ESPN
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2019 AL Central Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 101 | 61 | .623 | - | L1 |
| Cleveland | 93 | 69 | .574 | 8 | L5 |
| Chicago | 72 | 89 | .447 | 28.5 | W1 |
| Kansas City | 59 | 103 | .364 | 42 | W1 |
| Detroit | 47 | 114 | .292 | 53.5 | L1 |
2019 Team Leaders
- Batting
- Pitching
BATTING AVERAGE
Home Runs
RUNS BATTED IN
Earned Run Average
Wins
Strikeouts
Team Stats
- Batting
- Pitching
Runs9392nd
Batting Average.2702nd
On Base Percentage.3386th
Slugging Percentage.4942nd
Earned Run Average4.189th
Quality Starts67Tied-8th
WHIP1.3014th
BAA.25720th