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The Arizona Diamondbacks have agreed to a two-year, $16 million deal with outfielder Kole Calhoun. The deal also contains a $9 million option for 2022 that also includes a $2 million buyout. Calhoun slugged a career-high 33 home runs in 152 games with the Angels last season.
The New York Mets agreed to a one-year, $10.5 million deal with reliever Dellin Betances. Betances struggled through an injury plagued 2019 season with the Yankees. His deal also includes a player option for 2021 and a vesting player option for 2022 as well as various incentives.