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Rays, Tolleson agree to 1-year, $1M deal

Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports / Reuters

The Tampa Bay Rays have added to their bullpen depth as the club has agreed to a one-year deal worth $1 million with reliever Shawn Tolleson, the club announced.

Tolleson's deal with Tampa Bay could also earn him an extra $150,000 in incentives, according to the Tampa Bay Times' Marc Topkin.

Both parties were first reported to be nearing a deal Tuesday.

Formerly the closer for the Texas Rangers in 2015, Tolleson struggled this past season as he pitched to a 7.68 ERA in 36 1/3 innings with the Rangers. After being outrighted off the roster in October, the 29-year-old elected instead to enter free agency.

Tolleson owns a career 3.92 ERA in 218 innings pitched. He racked up 35 saves in 2015, though only 11 in 2016 as Texas replaced him in the closer's role with Sam Dyson.

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