The Pirates have agreed to terms with Jose Contreras on a minor league deal
with an invitation to Major League Spring Training, according to a team
report. The veteran right-hander, represented by Jaime Garcia, will spend a
portion of the spring rehabbing his elbow as he is expected to report to camp
on Sunday.
Contreras, 41, spent the 2012 season with the Phillies where he posted a 5.27
ERA with 9.9 K/9 and 2.0 BB/9 in just over 13 innings of work. The former
All-Star will be used out of the bullpen if he makes the team's Opening Day
roster.