Major League Baseball

Pirates reach 1-year deals with Edinson Volquez, Clint Barmes

Published Dec. 13, 2013 12:00 a.m. ET

share

facebookxredditlink

foxsports

The Pittsburgh Pirates have signed right-hander pitcher Edinson Volquez and infielder Clint Barmes to one-year deals.

The team made the announcement on Friday.

The 30-year-old Volquez went 9-12 with a 5.71 ERA in 2013 while splitting time with the San Diego Padres and the Los Angeles Dodgers. He made the All-Star team in 2008 when he went 17-6 for Cincinnati.

Barmes hit .211 with five homers and 23 RBIs in 108 games for Pittsburgh last season. The 34-year-old veteran is a career .246 hitter over 11 seasons in the majors.

To make room on the roster, the Pirates designated right-hander Ryan Reid and outfielder Jerry Sands for assignment.

share

Get more from Major League Baseball Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more

in this topic

Major League Baseball