Royals sign RHP Boxberger to 1-year deal

[February 07, 2019]    The Kansas City Royals reached an agreement Wednesday with right-handed reliever Brad Boxberger, multiple outlets reported.

The deal is for one year and $2.2 million, with at least another $1 million available in incentives, MLB Network reported.

Boxberger, 30, moved into the closer's role for the Arizona Diamondbacks last season, earning 32 saves in 40 chances with a 4.39 ERA over 60 appearances.

A former first-round draft pick of the Cincinnati Reds in 2009, Boxberger also had a 41-save season for the Tampa Bay Rays in 2015 when he was an American League All-Star. He has also pitched for the San Diego Padres in a seven-year career, posting a 3.42 ERA in 291 appearances, all in relief.

Boxberger did give up nine home runs last season, tying a career high, and had an 11.37 ERA in nine September appearances with the Diamondbacks, raising his overall ERA by nearly a full run.

--Field Level Media

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