Union chief says all’s fine with A-Rod

Union executive director Tony Clark said the Major League Baseball Players Association has no issues with suspended New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez going forward.

Rodriguez sued Major League Baseball and the union in January in an effort to overturn a seasonlong suspension, then dropped the lawsuit this month. Commissioner Bud Selig initially suspended Rodriguez for 211 games in August, and the union filed a grievance to overturn the discipline. Arbitrator Fredric Horowitz shortened the penalty after a hearing Rodriguez claimed was flawed.

‘‘The page has been turned,’’ Clark said after meeting with Yankees players in Tampa, Fla. ‘‘Alex is a member [of the union].’’

Scioscia weighs in on Trout

Los Angeles Angels manager Mike Scioscia said he isn’t worried about contract talks becoming a distraction for star center fielder Mike Trout. Published reports have said the Angels and Trout, who has been the runner-up in American League MVP voting in each of his first two seasons, are discussing a long-term contract.

‘‘It’s not an issue, and it’s certainly not an issue with Mike,’’ Scioscia said. ‘‘There’s no doubt that there are potential distractions with what’s happening. [But] he hasn’t flinched. . . . He has everything sorted out on his priorities. He just wants to play baseball, and he’s doing a great job of it.’’

News and notes

The Texas Rangers gave manager Ron Washington a one-year contract extension through 2015. Financial terms weren’t disclosed.

Rangers left-hander Matt Harrison is expected to resume throwing this week after tests on his back showed no major issues.

Washington Nationals reliever Ryan Mattheus is scheduled to have an MRI exam to determine the cause of pain in his chest.