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The Houston Astros have agreed to sign reliever Pat Neshek, sources told ESPN's Buster Olney, confirming multiple reports.
Neshek, coming off a career season, helping to fortify the back end of the bullpen.
Neshek and the Astros agreed to a two-year, $12.5 million contract with a third-year option, according to multiple reports.
Neshek was a first-time All-Star last season, his first with the St. Louis Cardinals. He finished 7-2 with six saves and a 1.87 ERA as a setup man for the National League Central champions.
In eight seasons with the Minnesota Twins, Padres, Athletics and Cardinals, the 34-year-old right-hander is 23-11 with six saves and a 2.78 ERA.
Neshek made $1 million in 2014.
Neshek, coming off a career season, helping to fortify the back end of the bullpen.
Neshek and the Astros agreed to a two-year, $12.5 million contract with a third-year option, according to multiple reports.
Neshek was a first-time All-Star last season, his first with the St. Louis Cardinals. He finished 7-2 with six saves and a 1.87 ERA as a setup man for the National League Central champions.
In eight seasons with the Minnesota Twins, Padres, Athletics and Cardinals, the 34-year-old right-hander is 23-11 with six saves and a 2.78 ERA.
Neshek made $1 million in 2014.