Right-hander Jeremy Hellickson has agreed on a Minor League deal with the Nationals, ESPN's Jerry Crasnick reported. The deal comes with a non-roster invite to Nationals camp. The club has not confirmed.
Hellickson, the 2011 American League Rookie of the Year with the Rays, went 8-11 with a 5.43 ERA in 30 starts for the Phillies and Orioles last season.
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- Astros superstar second baseman Jose Altuve agreed to a five-year extension worth $150 million that begins in 2020, MLB.com has learned. The club has not confirmed the report.