Astros sign former Cubs closer Rondon to 2-year deal
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The World Series champion Houston Astros added another piece to their bullpen Friday, signing right-hander Hector Rondon to a two-year deal, the team announced.
Rondon will receive $8.5 million over the two years, Rosenthal adds.
The reported signing comes two days after the Astros inked fellow reliever Joe Smith to a two-year deal.
Projected bullpen
| PLAYER | G | IP | ERA | WHIP | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ken Giles | 63 | 62.2 | 2.30 | 1.04 | 83 |
| Hector Rondon | 61 | 57.1 | 4.24 | 1.22 | 69 |
| Joe Musgrove | 38 | 109.1 | 4.77 | 1.33 | 98 |
| Chris Devenski | 62 | 80.2 | 2.68 | 0.94 | 100 |
| Joe Smith | 59 | 54 | 3.33 | 1.04 | 71 |
| Will Harris | 46 | 45.1 | 2.98 | 0.97 | 52 |
| Tony Sipp | 46 | 37.1 | 5.79 | 1.39 | 39 |
| Collin McHugh | 12 | 63.1 | 3.55 | 1.30 | 62 |
The 29-year-old Rondon had spent his entire career with the Chicago Cubs before being non-tendered at the beginning of December. He recorded a 3.22 ERA and 1.13 WHIP across five seasons in Chicago, and saved 77 games while serving as the team's closer from 2014-16.
In a corresponding move, the Astros designated outfielder Preston Tucker for assignment.
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