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Miguel Andujar injured, Braves lock up Acuña, and More

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The nation’s capitol prepares for the return of Bryce Harper, another NL East team locks up its own superstar of the future, an early-season trade sends Kevin Pillar to the West Coast and the Yankees are dealing with a major injury already. That and more in today’s MLB news.

Andujar could be shelved for season

Bad news in the Bronx: Yankees third baseman Miguel Andujar, who won the American League Rookie of the Year award last season, could miss the rest of the season if his torn labrum requires surgery.

Acuna’s extension

The new trend in MLB is for teams to buy out young stars’ arbitration and free agency years, giving them an earlier payday but saving the team some money down the road. The latest example is Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna, who reportedly is ready to sign an eight-year $100 million deal.

Harper’s return

Bryce Harper called Washington, D.C., home for seven seasons before leaving in free agency for the Philadelphia Phillies this offseason. On Tuesday, he returns with the Phillies to face his old team, the Washington Nationals, for the first of 19 times this season. But the first one figures to be the most emotional, no matter what mixture of boos and cheers Harper hears.

Pillar goes from Canada to the coast

The Giants acquired a veteran outfielder on Tuesday when they traded three young players to the Blue Jays for Kevin Pillar, who’s known for his speed and defense in center field.

Mattingly complains about umpires

Don Mattingly and the lowly Marlins lost again Monday night, and the manager took the rare step of blaming the umpires afterward, specifically about a hit-by-pitch called during the Mets’ ninth-inning rally.

Headlines

• Harper sentimental upon return: ‘DC was home’ | ESPN.com

• Braves, Ronald Acuna finalizing 8-year contract extension | Atlanta Journal-Constitution

• Giants acquire center fielder Kevin Pillar from Blue Jays in four-player deal | San Francisco Chronicle

• Andujar (labrum tear) could face surgery | MLB.com

• Marlins manager Don Mattingly critical of umpiring following loss to Mets — ‘It was shaky tonight’ | South Florida Sun Sentinel

Written by GMS staff report

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