Pirates sign two veteran pitchers to one-year deals

Pittsburgh (WJAC) — The Pittsburgh Pirates signed a pair of free agent pitchers Tuesday to one-year deals, according to multiple reports.

Veteran right-hander Vince Velasquez signed a deal worth over $3 million.

The 30-year-old posted a 4.78 ERA in 2022 over 9 starts and 18 relief appearances with the Chicago White Sox.

Velasquez previously spent over five seasons with the Phillies, one full season with the Astros and part of a season with the Padres.

The Bucs also signed left-hander Jarlin Garcia to a deal, worth $2.5 million.

Garcia posted an ERA of 3.74 in 2022 in 65 innings with the San Francisco Giants.

Garcia has played in six major league seasons with both the Giants and the Miami Marlins.

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