The Phillies have agreed to a one-year, $1.1-million deal with reliever Chad Durbin, according to Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com. Jerry Crasnick of ESPN initially reported the deal.
Durbin can also earn $350,000 based on incentives, according to Heyman. The signing marks Durbin’s second stint with the club. From 2008 to 2010, Durbin tossed 226 innings with a 3.62 ERA for the Phillies.
Durbin spent last season with the Braves. The 35-year-old threw 61 innings, with a 3.10 ERA and a 4.78 FIP.
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