Topic: San Diego Padres

Luis Arraez returned to the clubhouse after a first-base collision with Mauricio Dubon and brief hospital visit during a San Diego Padres win over the Houston Astros.

The San Diego Padres and All-Star outfielder Jackson Merrill agreed to a nine-year, $135 million contract extension, a source familiar with the agreement told UPI on Wednesday.

The Atlanta Braves signed outfielder Alex Verdugo to a one-year, $1.5 million contract, the team announced Thursday. He was optioned to the Braves' Triple-A affiliate, the Gwinnett Stripers.

Juan Soto used a small slice of his $765 million contract to surprise New York Mets teammate Brett Baty with a new SUV on Thursday as a reward for giving up his No. 22 jersey number.

The San Diego Padres, who were relatively quiet for most of the off-season, agreed to a four-year, $55 million deal with free agent pitcher Nick Pivetta.

The Pittsburgh Pirates agreed to a one-year, $4 million contract with free agent outfielder Tommy Pham, a league source told UPI on Thursday.

All-Star slugger Brent Rooker agreed to a five-year, $60 million contract extension with the Oakland Athletics.

Baseball Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson, hailed as the greatest leadoff hitter and base-stealer in the sport's history, has died at age 65, Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred announced Saturday.

The Texas Rangers agreed to trade three prospects to the Miami Marlins in exchange for veteran first baseman Jake Burger, a league source told UPI on Wednesday.

Juan Soto is staying in New York, but opted to turn in his New York Yankees pinstripes for New York Mets threads after agreeing to a record $765 million contract in free agency.