Phillies, LHP Abad agree to minor league deal

The Philadelphia Phillies and free agent left-handed relief pitcher Fernando Abad agreed to a minor League contract, according to multiple reports Saturday.

The deal is only a non-roster invitation for Abad, who can make $3.1 million, according to Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports.

The 32-year-old Abad spent the 2017 season with the Boston Red Sox, appearing in 48 games out of the bullpen and going 2-1 with a 3.30 ERA. He allowed 40 hits while striking out 37 batters in 43 2/3 innings.

Abad was originally signed by the Houston Astros as an amateur free agent out of the Dominican Republic in December 2002. He made his major league debut in 2010 when he pitched in 22 games of relief and recorded a 2.84 ERA over 19 innings.

He has a 3.65 career ERA in 317 2/3 innings over eight major league seasons.

--Field Level Media

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