Zach McAllister, Indians avoid arbitration

Happy Friday, folks! Here’s to a nice, long weekend.

Tribe news

McAllister avoids arbitration with 1-year deal | MLB

Former starter turned bullpen arm Zach McAllister has agreed to a 1-year, $2.45 million dollar contract on Thursday. With the departures of Bryan Shaw and Joe Smith, McAllister may see more innings in 2018. Make of that what you will.

Mejia adds versatility to repertoire in offseason | MLB

Just after being voted the #1 prospect in the Cleveland Indians system, Mejia talks about his experience learning how to man third base in the Arizona Fall League.

How does a 90-win, 2018 AL Central championship Cleveland Indians team sound to you? | Cleveland.com

It sounds good, Hoynes.

Around the league

• Curtis Jackson (aka 50 Cent) will get a chance to redeem himself in 2018.
• Patrick Corbin and the Diamondbacks agreed to a 1-year, $7.5 million deal.
• Over 150 players, including Manny Machado and Josh Donaldson, are heading to arbitration if agreements can’t be made by today.
• Yu Darvish had a monumental deal on the table from the New York Yankees and didn’t accept.
• Jake Arrieta is getting a lot of interest from multiple teams.
• Cody Bellinger is getting ready for 2018: