Baseball-Major League Baseball roundup

Jan 25 (The Sports Xchange) - The Minnesota Twins and third baseman Trevor Plouffe agreed on a one-year, $7.25 million contract on Monday to avoid arbitration. The settlement provides Plouffe with a raise of $2.45 million. He earned $4.8 million last season when he batted .244 with 22 homers and a career-high 86 RBIs. - - Houston Astros minor league pitching prospect Jose Rosario was killed in a motorcycle accident on Sunday night, the club confirmed. Rosario was 20 years old. The crash happened in the Dominican Republic. - - The Texas Rangers and closer Shawn Tolleson agreed to a one-year, $3.275 million contract to avoid arbitration. Tolleson, a right-hander, made $519,700 last season when he saved 35 games in 37 opportunities. - - The Los Angeles Angels claimed infielder Ronald Torreyes off waivers from the New York Yankees. Torreyes, 23, played briefly for the Los Angeles Dodgers last season, appearing in eight games with two hits in six at-bats. (Editing by Frank Pingue)