Yadier Molina and the St. Louis Cardinals announced a new deal Sunday that adds $60 million over three seasons through 2020, increasing the likelihood the catcher will finish his decorated career with his only major league team.
"This is a dream come true. I always wanted to be here. ... It was a hard week, going back and forth with feelings," said Molina, 34. "But I'm just glad that we got it done because this is the right place to be."
Since Molina's major league debut in 2004, St. Louis has made nine playoff appearances and won two World Series titles. Molina is a .285 hitter with 108 homers and 703 RBI in 1,611 games, but his biggest value is his defense.
Busy Blue Jays
The Toronto Blue Jays placed closer Roberto Osuna on the 10-day disabled list with a sore neck and released outfielder Melvin Upton Jr.
Osuna, who had 36 saves in 42 chances in 2016, is eligible to return April 9.
Upton was acquired from San Diego last July 26 and hit .196 with four homers and 16 RBI in 57 games with Toronto. The Padres are responsible for all but $1 million of his $16.45 million salary.
Indians extend Perez
Catcher Roberto Perez and the Cleveland Indians agreed to a $9 million, four-year deal. Perez hit only .183 in 61 games, but he threw out 46 percent of potential base stealers.
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