Sources: Correa intro ppd. over medical issue

The San Francisco Giants postponed a news conference Tuesday to introduce Carlos Correa after a medical concern arose during the All-star shortstop’s physical, according to two people with direct knowledge of the situation.

The people spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Tuesday because the Giants have not announced publicly any details regarding Correa’s $350 million, 13year agreement, not even that Tuesday’s availability was to introduce the prized free agent.

One person confirmed that Tuesday’s conference to welcome Correa was put on hold because the sides were awaiting the results of testing. A second person said that a medical issue was flagged during Correa’s physical.

Correa and the Giants agreed Dec. 13 to the massive deal, subject to a successful physical. Correa has been placed on the injured list seven times during his eight-year career.

The media availability had been scheduled for 11 a.m. PST at Oracle Park, but it was called off about three hours before it was to take place.

It was not clear if the sides had discussed renegotiating Correa’s agreement.

Carpenter agrees to deal with Padres

SAN DIEGO>> Matt Carpenter agreed Tuesday to a $12 million, two-year contract with the San Diego Padres after reviving his career with the New York Yankees in a season cut short by injury.

The agreement for the infielder/outfielder could be worth $21 million over two seasons if he has 550 plate appearances in each year.

Carpenter, 37, was a three-time All-star with St. Louis who began last season at Texas’ Triple-a team in Frisco. He signed with the Yankees on May 26 and hit .305 with 15 homers and 37 RBIS in 47 games and 154 plate appearances before breaking his left foot when he fouled off a pitch at Seattle on Aug. 8.

Source: Padres, Lugo agree on 2-year deal

Free-agent reliever Seth Lugo and the San Diego Padres have agreed on a $15 million, two-year contract, a source said Monday night. The second year of the deal is a player option, and there are incentives in the contract.