Guardians lock up Ramirez

Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez isn't going anywhere for a while.

Ramirez agreed to a fiveyear, Us$124-million contract extension, ESPN reported Wednesday, bringing his six-year guaranteed deal to a total of $150 million. That includes his 2023 option.

Ramirez was reportedly on the trade block, with Toronto rumoured to be one of the interested clubs, but the deal includes a full notrade clause, per ESPN.

Cleveland is in transition with the 29-year-old Ramirez viewed as a building block. He is entering his 10th season with the franchise. He hit .266 with 36 home runs and 103 RBIS in 2021 and is a career .278 hitter with 163 home runs and two 100-RBI seasons.

Right-handed all-star

reliever Ryan Pressly and the Houston Astros agreed on a two-year, Us$30-million contract extension, multiple outlets reported.

The deal runs through the 2024 season, but could be worth up to $42 million with a 2025 vesting option that kicks in if he appears in at least 50 games in 2023 and '24, Mlb.com reported.

Pressly, 33, was 5-3 in 2021 with a career-low ERA of 2.25 and a career high in saves, converting 26 of 28 opportunities. In 64 innings, he allowed 49 hits and struck out 81.

In nine seasons with the Twins (2013-18) and Astros, Pressly has a 26-25 record with a 3.23 ERA and 44 saves over 4792/3 innings pitched in 449 relief appearances. He was an allstar in 2019 and 2021.

Bulls guard Lonzo Ball has

been ruled out for the remainder of the season. Ball underwent surgery on a torn meniscus in his left knee on Jan. 28 in Los Angeles.

Per the Bulls on Wednesday, Ball “continues to experience pain with high-level physical activity. He will continue daily treatment and rehabilitation in preparation for the 2022-23 season.”