Red Sox sign former All-Star closer Carlos Marmol to minor league deal
BOSTON (AP) — Former All-Star reliever Carlos Marmol has agreed to a minor league contract with the Boston Red Sox and will attend big league spring training as a non-roster invitee.
The 33-year-old right-hander is 23-35 with 117 saves and a 3.57 ERA in his major league career. He spent time with the Cubs, Dodgers and Marlins, making the All-Star Game with Chicago in 2008.
He spent last season with Triple-A Columbus in the Indians’ system, going 3-1 with a 2.03 ERA in 28 relief appearances. Marmol struck out 48 and walked 27 in 31 innings.
Marmol’s deal was announced Tuesday.
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