Jan. 10 (UPI) -- All-Star shortstop Francisco Lindor avoided salary arbitration after agreeing to a one-year deal with the Cleveland Indians, the team announced Friday.
League sources told MLB Media and the Cleveland Plain Dealer that Lindor agreed to a one-year, $17.5 million contract with the Indians, who have rejected trade offers for the star shortstop this off-season. The club didn't confirm financial details of the agreement.