The Detroit Tigers signed a $ 3.25 million one-year contract with righthanded Jose Ureña on Wednesday.
The Dominican can earn $ 250,000 in bonuses for his performance, based on the number of starts he makes. You would get $ 50,000 by the time you hit 3, 6, 9, 9, 12, 20 p.m.
Ureña, a 29-year old starter, has spent the past six seasons with the Miami Marlins. He was 32-46 there, with a 4.60 ERA in 142 games, including 98 starts.
In the 2020 campaign, shortened by the corona virus, the pitcher ran into problems. He made it onto the COVID-19 injury list in late July, returned for five starts in September, but broke his right forearm after being hit by a line during his last outing.
He finished the season 0-3 with a 5.40 ERA.
“When José was available, we identified him as a player who could come and help our club win games,” Tigres General Manager Al Avila said in a statement. “We are delighted to integrate his pitching experience at a high level, and we know he will contribute significantly to our young squad.”
“José has a great ability to face the lineups and limit the damage so his team stays in the game. That is exactly the stability we are looking for to enter the 2021 season. “