Brad Hand accepted a three-year contract extension with the San Diego Padres. Hand will see $19.75 million guaranteed from the deal, and there is a fourth-year option as part of the agreement. (Ken Rosenthal on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact
Hand finished the season as the Padres' closer, and was one of the top RP overall last season for fantasy owners. Hand will see a boost in value in most leagues now that he'll remain in the closer role with the Padres, though his opportunities for saves could be few and far between one the rebuilding team.