Report: Twins, Rodney agree to 1-year deal
The archer looks to be on his way to the North Star State.
Right-hander Fernando Rodney has agreed with the Minnesota Twins on a one-year deal worth up to $6 million, according to Craig Mish of Sirius XM Radio.
Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports adds the deal is worth $4.5 million next season plus an option. His base salary will be $4.25 million in 2018 with a chance to reach $6 million through incentives. His 2019 option is worth $4.25 million with a $250,000 buyout.
Minnesota's bullpen was without an established closer after it traded Brandon Kintzler to the Washington Nationals last season, so perhaps Rodney will take over in the role.
Projected bullpen in 2018
| PITCHER | G | IP | ERA | WHIP | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fernando Rodney | 61 | 55.1 | 4.23 | 1.19 | 65 |
| Trevor Hildenberger | 37 | 42 | 3.21 | 1.05 | 44 |
| Taylor Rogers | 69 | 55.2 | 3.07 | 1.31 | 49 |
| Ryan Pressly | 57 | 61.1 | 4.70 | 1.16 | 61 |
| Alan Busenitz | 28 | 31.2 | 1.99 | 0.98 | 23 |
| Gabriel Moya | 7 | 6.1 | 4.26 | 1.11 | 5 |
| Tyler Kinley* | 50 | 53.1 | 4.22 | 1.22 | 72 |
*Minor-league stats
The 40-year-old would join the ninth team of his career. He spent all of 2017 with the Arizona Diamondbacks, saving 39 games despite posting a 4.23 ERA across 61 appearances.