Pitcher Adam Wainwright and the Cardinals agreed Thursday to a four-year, $15 million contract, a deal that includes two option years and could be worth up to $36 million.
“It’s something we’re very thrilled about,” general manager John Mozeliak said. “He embodies everything we look for in a player — his talent, his personality.”
The right-hander is the likely Opening Day starter, though the team has not made an announcement.
*Rays up-and-coming outfielder B.J. Upton left the game after he was hit on the left elbow by a pitch from Indians right-hander Paul Byrd. … Blue Jays closer B.J. Ryan complained of soreness in his throwing arm and will be held out of games for at least a few days. … Dodgers third baseman Nomar Garciaparra likely will miss the season opener because of a broken bone in his right hand. … Right-handed pitcher John Patterson, who was the Nationals’ Opening Day starter last season, surprisingly was cut by the team.
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Edited by Mike Pankow from Tribune news services.
