Report: Astros agree to 3-year, $18M deal with Sipp
Houston Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow continues to beef up his bullpen at the winter meetings, acquiring one of the team's key relievers from a season ago.
The Astros reportedly agreed to a three-year, $18-million deal with left-hander Tony Sipp on Thursday, according to Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports.
Designated for assignment by the San Diego Padres prior to the 2014 season, Sipp has revived his career in Houston. The 32-year-old posted a career-best 1.99 ERA across 54 1/3 innings last season, striking out 62, and boasting a 1.03 WHIP. He owns a 2.66 ERA and 0.96 WHIP across the last two seasons with the Astros.
The league's worst bullpen in 2014, the Astros have rebuilt their relief core, and now possess one of the best bullpens in the majors after retaining Sipp, and trading for closer Ken Giles on Wednesday.
| Player | ERA | IP | SO | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ken Giles | 1.80 | 70 | 87 | 1.20 |
| Luke Gregerson | 3.10 | 61 | 59 | 0.95 |
| Will Harris | 1.90 | 71 | 68 | 0.90 |
| Pat Neshek | 3.62 | 54.2 | 51 | 1.12 |
| Tony Sipp | 1.99 | 54.1 | 62 | 1.03 |