The Dbacks have added a reliever with a World Series pedigree.
have agreed to a $3 million, one-year contract, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press.
The person spoke on condition of anonymity Wednesday because the deal is subject to a successful physical. Rondon would get a $2.5 million salary next season and would include a a team option for 2021 with a $500,000 buyout. The 31-year-old right-hander is a seven-year veteran who helped the Chicago Cubs win the World Series in 2016. He pitched last season for the Houston Astros and had a 3.71 ERA over 62 appearances, including one start.
Rondon has 92 saves and could be a candidate to close games for the D-backs, though Archie Bradley returns after handling the closer role for much of the second half of last season. The Arizona Republic first reported Rondon’s signing.
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