Diamondbacks Reportedly Sign Former Phillies Relief Pitcher To Minor League Deal

Arizona Diamondbacks have reportedly signed former Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher to Minor League deal.
Diamondbacks Reportedly Sign Former Phillies Relief Pitcher To Minor League Deal
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The Arizona Diamondbacks have signed relief pitcher Jeurys Familia to a Minor League deal, according to USA Today’s Bob Nightengale.

The deal includes an invitation to spring training.

Multiple reports stated that Familia would earn $1.5 million with a chance to make another $500,000 in performance bonuses if he were to play for the Diamondbacks.

Familia compiled a 1-1 record and 6.09 ERA in 34 innings with the Philadelphia Phillies last season. Familia allowed six home runs and walked 15 batters.

Familia also pitched for the Boston Red Sox in 2022.

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Andy Jasner
ANDY JASNER

Andy Jasner is a freelance writer based in the Philadelphia area. Jasner graduated from Syracuse University in 1991 and has worked for newspapers, magazines and websites including CBS SportsLine and ESPN.com. Jasner has written two books -- Baltimore Ravens and Phil Jasner: On The Case. Follow him on Twitter at @AndyJasner.