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Report: Dodgers sign Erik Bedard to minor-league deal

Jonathan Dyer / USA TODAY Sports

The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired pitching depth Sunday by agreeing to terms on a minor-league contract with left-hander Erik Bedard, according to MLB.com's Ken Gurnick.

Bedard, who turns 36 in March, made 15 starts for the Tampa Bay Rays last year, crafting a 4.76 ERA and 1.49 WHIP in 75 2/3 innings. It will mark the sixth team Bedard has played for over the last five years.

The oft-injured pitcher managed to stay healthy last season, but his struggles resulted in his August release. His deal with the Dodgers includes an invitation to spring training, though it's unlikely he'll break camp as a member of the rotation with the Los Angeles pitching staff all but set.

Bedard owns a career ERA of 3.99 with an 8.6 K/9 rate during his 11 seasons in the league.

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