MLB Weekly Digest April 17th Edition: Giants Extend Logan Webb

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The prior week in MLB was about a starting pitcher in the National League signing a multi-year extension, an outfielder agreeing to a multi-year contract extension, and a starting pitcher in the American League will be sidelined for at least two months with an arm injury.

San Francisco Giants Sign Starting Pitcher Logan Webb to Five-Year, $90 Million Extension

The San Francisco Giants have signed starting pitcher Logan Webb to a five-year, $90 million contract extension, per a team announcement several days ago.

Logan on Lock 🔒

The #SFGiants have agreed to a five-year contract extension with RHP Logan Webb. pic.twitter.com/3K0TARLPhr

— SFGiants (@SFGiants) April 14, 2023

The extension will keep Webb under team control through the 2028 MLB season.

The right-hander will earn $8 million next season, $12 million in 2025, $23 million in 2026 and 2027, and $24 million in 2028.

Webb grew up in California and is delighted to remain close to home, per Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports.

Logan Webb: "It was just important for me to be able to say I can wear a Giants uniform for a long time. It's important for not only myself but my family and especially my community back home (in Rocklin) … this is where I wanted to be."

— Alex Pavlovic (@PavlovicNBCS) April 14, 2023

The Giants selected Webb in the fourth round of the 2014 MLB draft, and he has become the ace of their pitching staff.

He is off to a slow start this season, as indicated by his 4.76 ERA in 17 innings (three starts) with 22 strikeouts, three walks issued, four home runs yielded, a 92 ERA+, 4.37 FIP, and 1.23 WHIP.

Webb was superb for the Giants during the 2022 season.

He posted a 2.90 ERA in 192 1/3 innings pitched (32 starts) with 163 strikeouts, 49 walks, 11 home runs allowed, a 136 ERA+, 3.03 FIP, and 1.15 WHIP.

I expect Webb will pitch better as the season progresses.

The Giants made a smart move by signing Webb to the extension.

Chicago Cubs Ink Outfielder Ian Happ to Three-Year Extension

The Chicago Cubs have signed outfielder Ian Happ to a three-year contract extension, per a team announcement.

It's HAPPening!

The #Cubs today agreed to terms with OF @ihapp_1 on a three-year contract extension covering the 2024-26 seasons. pic.twitter.com/HoPQOZYmeZ

— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) April 12, 2023

The extension starts in 2024 and continues through the 2026 season.

The value of the extension is $61 million, per Jeff Passan of ESPN.

Outfielder Ian Happ and the Chicago Cubs are in agreement on a three-year, $61 million contract extension, sources tell ESPN. The deal will run from 2024-26 and takes one of the best potential free agent bats off the market. First on the scene was @Michael_Cerami.

— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) April 12, 2023

According to Joel Sherman of the New York Post, Happ will receive a full no-trade clause as part of the deal.

Happ is receiving a full no-trade clause from the #Cubs https://t.co/s8CRe6hxGm

— Joel Sherman (@Joelsherman1) April 12, 2023

Per Marquee Sports Network, the outfielder mentioned that he wanted to remain with the Cubs.

"This is the place I've always wanted to be."

Ian Happ on his contract extension. pic.twitter.com/5GQx18Vtkr

— Marquee Sports Network (@WatchMarquee) April 12, 2023

Happ had a solid 2022 season with the Cubs as he posted a .271 batting average and .781 OPS in 158 games with 72 runs scored, 155 hits, 42 doubles, two triples, 17 home runs, 72 RBIs, nine stolen bases, a 120 OPS+, and was selected as All-Star.

The production has carried over into the 2023 season.

He has compiled a .319 average and 1.023 OPS in 13 games with eight runs scored, 15 hits, six doubles, two home runs, nine RBIs, two stolen bases, and a 175 OPS+.

Happ was set to become a free agent at the end of the season.

The Cubs made a wise move by signing Happ to the extension, as he has become of the better outfielders in the National League.

Tampa Bay Rays Starting Pitcher Jeffrey Springs Out At Least Two Months with Arm Injury

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Jeffrey Springs will be out for at least two months with an arm injury, per Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times.

Our updated story with the news that #Rays Springs will miss at least two months https://t.co/EytwLHYBcV

— Marc Topkin (@TBTimes_Rays) April 14, 2023

Springs was forced to exit his last start against the Boston Red Sox with what the Rays described as ulnar neuritis in his throwing arm.

He underwent an MRI and will have more tests to determine the exact issue with his arm.

The loss of Springs is monumental for the Rays, as he started the season impeccably.

He posted a 0.56 ERA in 16 innings pitched (three starts) with 24 strikeouts, four walks surrendered, one home run allowed, a 1.93 FIP, and 0.50 WHIP.

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