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Gallegos signed a one-year, $2.41 million contract with the Cardinals on Tuesday to avoid arbitration, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.

Gallegos had 14 saves in 22 chances and 24 holds with 3.02 ERA, 0.88 WHIP and 95:20 K:BB over 80.1 innings last season, leading to a strong salary number in his first year of arbitration eligibility. The 30-year-old was a dominant closer down the stretch in 2021, but he may open this season in a closing committee with Genesis Cabrera.

Alvarado and the Phillies agreed Tuesday to a one-year, $1.9 million contract to avoid arbitration, Alex Coffey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Along with first baseman Rhys Hoskins ($7.7 million), Alvarado was one of two of the Phillies' three arbitration-eligible players who finalized a one-year deal with the team prior to Tuesday's filing deadline. The reliever will be back with the Phillies for a second season after turning in a 4.20 ERA and 1.60 WHIP while striking out 68 batters and gathering five saves over 55.2 innings in 2021.

Hoffman agreed to a one-year, $925,000 contract with the Reds on Tuesday to avoid arbitration, Kiley McDaniel of ESPN.com reports.

Hoffman posted a 4.56 ERA, 1.58 WHIP and 79:45 K:BB over 73 innings for Cincinnati last season, and he's now officially under contract for 2022. The 29-year-old struggled as a starter but pitched better out of the bullpen, and he figures to remain as a reliever this season.

Gilbert allowed two hits over three scoreless innings in Tuesday's spring training game against the Rangers.

Gilbert, who is vying for the final spot in the rotation, entered the game in the fifth inning and turned in a strong outing. He needed just 33 pitches to get those nine outs. "He gets very quick, easy outs, looks like he controls counts, a lot of weak contact," manager Torey Lovullo told Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic. "He's out of the middle of the zone and missing barrels. I thought he threw the ball really well." The left-hander made his MLB debut in 2021 and threw a no-hitter against the Padres in his first major-league start. Gilbert pitched well over the final six weeks, posting a 3.47 ERA and 1.018 WHIP but had just 5.0 K/9.

Devenski (elbow) threw a bullpen session Tuesday, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.

This marked the first time Devenski has thrown off a mound since he underwent Tommy John surgery in June 2021. The 31-year-old righty is targeting a midseason or second-half return.

Rainey and the Nationals agreed to terms Tuesday on a one-year contract to avoid arbitration, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

Rainey endured a turbulent 2021 campaign in which he struggled from both a performance and health standpoint, but he at least closed the season on a high note. Following a call-up from Triple-A Rochester for the final two weeks, Rainey made six appearances out of the bullpen and turned in a 1.41 FIP over that stretch while notching two saves. Rainey's strong finish to the season along with an impressive 20.1-inning sample in 2020 looks like it'll be enough to keep him in the closer mix heading into 2022, as manager Dave Martinez said early in spring training that he was hopeful the right-hander would seize hold of the job. The skipper may not formally name a closer heading into Opening Day, but Rainey should be in the mix for the gig if he turns in a productive spring.

Voth and the Nationals agreed to terms on a one-year, $875,000 deal Tuesday, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

Voth pitched almost exclusively out of the bullpen for the first time last season but didn't have much success, struggling to a 5.34 ERA in 57.1 innings while walking a carer-high 11.3 percent of opposing batters.

Hader agreed to an $11 million contract with the Brewers on Tuesday to avoid arbitration, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.

Hader is in his third year of arbitration eligibility and will enter his final year in 2023. The left-hander is set to close for Milwaukee once again in 2022 after converting 34 of 35 saves with a 1.23 ERA, 0.84 WHIP and 102:24 K:BB over 58.2 innings last season.

Lamet signed a one-year, $4.775 million contract with the Padres on Tuesday, avoiding arbitration, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Lamet will more than triple his salary despite the fact that he's coming off an injury-filled season where he was less than dominant. In nine starts and 13 relief appearances, he posted a mediocre 4.40 ERA, though his 27.3 percent strikeout rate was at least still strong.

Castro agreed to a one-year, $2.62 million contract with the Mets on Tuesday to avoid arbitration, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.

Castro was a solid bullpen piece for the Mets in 2021 with a 3.45 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 77:43 K:BB across 70.1 innings. He also recorded nine holds and could see some high-leverage opportunities if he continues to pitch well this season.