Pirates sign relief pitcher
May 9, 2012 1:17 pm
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The Pirates signed right-hander Juan Cruz to a minor league contract and offered him an invitation to spring training, the team announced Wednesday.
Cruz, 33, pitched for the Tampa Bay Rays in 2011. He went 5-0 with a 3.88 ERA and 1.32 WHIP, pitching 482/3 innings in 56 relief appearances. He will probably provide bullpen depth in case of injury.
Cruz also pitched for the Chicago Cubs, Atlanta Braves, Oakland A's, Arizona Diamondbacks and Kansas City Royals in his 11-year major league career. He became the 20th player to receive an invitation to spring training.
First Published February 1, 2012 1:59 pm
