Baltimore Orioles
The team has shut down RHP Jim Johnson for at least a week so it can try to determine the cause of discomfort in his right shoulder.
Boston Red Sox
Lefthander Jon Lester finalized a $30 million, five-year contract Sunday. After being diagnosed with cancer in 2006, Lester came back to go 4-0 in 2007 and then 16-6 with a 3.21 ERA last year.
• 2B Dustin Pedroia downplayed the injury that sent him home from Team USA at the World Baseball Classic. Boston medical staff diagnosed the injury as a strained left abdominal muscle.
• SS Julio Lugo is expected to have arthroscopic surgery on his right knee Tuesday.
Los Angeles Dodgers
Manny Ramirez aggravated his sore left hamstring while playing the outfield for the first time this spring. He was hurt in the fourth inning against Colorado.
San Diego Padres
Reliever Duaner Sanchez agreed to a minor league contract with the Padres five days after he was released by the Mets.
Monday, March 16, 2009
Spring training: Red Sox, Lester finalize contract
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