Howell agrees with Rays: The Rays and RP J.P. Howell agreed to a one-year, $1.35 million deal on Monday, avoiding arbitration. The left-hander went 2-3 with a 6.16 ERA in 46 appearances last season, including going 1 for 2 in save chances. (Updated 01/16/2012)
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 2/12/12).
Fantasy Analysis
Howell missed the entire 2010 campaign due to shoulder surgery and had a rough comeback season a year ago. Still, he showed before his injury that he can be a reliable reliever, especially in the late innings. Keep an eye on his progress during the spring but until he proves that he is all the way back, plan on leaving Howell for AL-only formats that utilize middle man on Draft Day. (Updated 01/16/2012).
01/16/2012 23:22 Rays, Howell agree to 1-year deal
Reliever J.P. Howell has agreed to a $1.35 million, one-year contract with the Tampa Bay Rays, avoiding arbitration.