Carrasco gets $47 million, 4-year deal from Indians

Carlos Carrasco’s career has taken some dramatic turns, re-routed by elbow surgery, a therapeutic trip to the bullpen and several freakish injuries. He persevered, blossoming into a special pitcher for the Cleveland Indians. They’re going to keep him around. The three-time AL Central champions and Carrasco agreed to a $47 million, four-year contract, a deal that includes $37.25 million in new guaranteed money and could keep him in a Cleveland uniform through the 2023 season.

Carrasco, who has won 35 games over the past two seasons, will make $9.75 million next season, the same as his prior deal, and $10.25 million in 2020.

A person with knowledge of the negotiations tells The Associated Press that the Twins and Jonathan Schoop are working toward an agreement on a $7.5 million, one-year contract for the free agent second baseman.

Schoop was an All-Star with Baltimore in 2017 when he hit a career-high 32 home runs.