LEAGUE NEWS / December 5, 2043
Toronto adds Wells, Pa and Gutierrez in $362.1 million signing wave
The Blue Sox signed three free agents between December 1 and 5, led by Steve Wells' seven-year, $196 million deal.
Toronto has signed starting pitcher Steve Wells, third baseman Nicoláo Pa and right fielder Ricardo Gutierrez to contracts with a combined reported value of $362.1 million.
Wells, 33, agreed to a seven-year, $196 million deal on December 4. He brings a career record of 104-97 and a 3.63 ERA to the Blue Sox.
Pa signed first, agreeing on December 1 to a six-year contract reported at $133.6 million. The third baseman has a .291 career batting average, 727 hits, 113 home runs and 373 RBI.
Gutierrez followed on December 5 with a five-year, $32.5 million agreement. His career totals include 548 hits and 139 home runs, with a .213 batting average.
The three signings come after Toronto finished the 2043 regular season 76-86, third in the Atlantic Division.