AL Central

The Cleveland Indians' depleted outfield has taken another hit, with Abraham Almonte receiving an 80-game suspension.

On Friday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reported Major League Baseball suspended the outfielder for failing a test for performance-enhancing substances.

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Justin Verlander was among the victims of an alleged crime spree in which the All-Star ace's temporary license tag was stolen from his truck.  

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Anibal Sanchez has inflammation in his triceps that will keep him sidelined through the weekend, according to Jon Morosi of Fox Sports.

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In a league where overpaying for talented players is commonplace, the Chicago White Sox broke that trend when they acquired All-Star third baseman Todd Frazier from the Cincinnati Reds back on Dec. 16.

Detroit Tigers superstar Miguel Cabrera dealt with nagging injuries and went to the disabled list for the first time in his career last season, but he believes he's healthy and will be ready to roll in 2016.

Newly signed Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Tommy Hunter could be sidelined for at least three months following offseason core-muscle surgery.

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Hunter Could Make an Impact When He Returns

Saturday, Feb. 20

Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reported the news Saturday just days after Hunter signed a one-year, $2 million deal with Cleveland.

Seeking depth for their starting rotation, the Kansas City Royals signed left-hander Mike Minor to a two-year contract Friday.   

The Kansas City Royals locked up two key leaders in their organization Thursday, announcing contract extensions for manager Ned Yost and executive vice president of baseball operations and general manager Dayton Moore.

Carlos Correa and Byron Buxton shared space atop draft boards in the spring of 2012, and they shared space on prospect lists in the years that followed.

Minnesota Twins first baseman Joe Mauer is no longer the superstar he once was, which he revealed can be blamed partly on lingering symptoms from a concussion he suffered in 2013.