NEW YORK — Javier Báez agreed to bring his high motor to the Motor City, while other teams around the majors raced to finish up business before Tuesday's deadline to tender contracts and a likely roster freeze coming when baseball's collective bargaining agreement expires Wednesday.

AL Cy Young Award winner Robbie Ray finalized a five-year deal with Seattle, and clubs agreed to more than 30 one-year contracts with players — many to avoid salary arbitration.

Meanwhile, 41 players were not tendered contracts and became free agents, including fan-favorite Brewers slugger Dan Vogelbach and Mets pitcher Robert Gsellman.

The biggest deal of the day went to Báez, a free agent infielder who agreed to a $140 million, six-year contract with Detroit, giving the Tigers a dynamic bat for the middle of their order.

The Pittsburgh Pirates agreed with free agent catcher Roberto Pérez on a $5 million, one-year deal. Pittsburgh also reached a deal with infielder Kevin Newman for $1.95 million.