Dodgers’ Turner has broken wrist
Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner, a 2017 All-Star, has a broken left wrist after being hit by a pitch by A’s right-hander Kendall Graveman on Monday night during a Cactus League game in Glendale, Ariz.
Turner was struck in the first inning. He grunted and winced as he jogged away from the plate toward the dugout, his hand hanging limp at his side. He was quickly visited by a trainer and replaced by Donovan Solano.
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts announced the diagnosis after the game.
Turner hit .322 with 21 homers and 71 RBIs last season. He also led the team and finished third in the majors by getting plunked 19 times.
Altuve deal done: Astros second baseman Jose Altuve finalized a contract extension that guarantees the AL MVP an additional $151 million over five seasons. Altuve, 27, had been among baseball’s best bargains. He agreed in 2013 to a deal that originally guaranteed $12.5 million from 2014-17 and included club options for 2018 at $6 million and 2019 at $6.5 million.
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Mets left-hander Jason Vargas could miss up to six weeks after he has surgery Tuesday for a broken right hand, an injury incurred last week.
Tigers pitching prospect Franklin Perez is expected to miss at least three months with a right lat strain. Perez, 20, was acquired by Detroit in the trade that sent Justin Verlander to Houston last season.
Briefly: The Royals agreed to a minor-league deal with pitcher Clay Buchholz, USA Today reported. The right-hander made two starts with the Phillies in 2017 before undergoing season-ending arm surgery . ... The Rangers claimed former Phillies first baseman Tommy Joseph on waivers. Joseph, 26, hit .240 with 22 homers and 69 RBIs for Philadelphia last season . ... The Indians released outfielder Melvin Upton Jr. and catcher Ryan Hanigan, who had been in camp on minor-league contracts.