avoid arbitration

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Twins have agreed with third baseman Trevor Plouffe on a $7.25 million, one-year contract to avoid arbitration.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Right-hander Kevin Jepsen has avoided salary arbitration by agreeing to a one-year contract worth $5,312,500.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Left-hander Tommy Milone and the Minnesota Twins have agreed to a $4.5 million, one-year contract, a deal that avoids salary arbitration.