The Detroit Tigers signed a $ 3.25 million one-year deal with right-winger Jose Ureña on Wednesday.
The Dominican will be able to earn $ 250,000 bonuses for his performance, based on the number of starts he makes. You will receive $ 50,000 until you reach 3, 6, 9, 9, 12 and 9 p.m.
Ureña, a 29-year-old starter, has spent the last six seasons with the Miami Marlins. He was 32-46 there, with 4.60 ERA in 142 games, including 98 starts.
In the 2020 campaign, shortened by coronavirus, the pitcher had problems. He entered the COVID-19 injury list at the end of July, returned for five starts in September, but broke his right forearm when he was hit by a line at his last exit.
He finished the season 0-3 with 5.40 ERA.
“Once 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 incorporate his pitching experience to a high level and we know he will contribute to our young roster in significant ways.”
“José has an excellent ability to face the teams and limit the damage, keeping his team in the game. This is exactly the stability we are looking for to enter the 2021 season. “