The bullpen continues to take shape as the Boston Red Sox have agreed to a one-year deal with right-handed reliever Tyler Thornburg to avoid arbitration.
NBC Sports Boston’s Evan Drellich reports it’s a one-year, $1.75 million deal with $400,000 in potential bonuses based on appearances.
Tyler Thornburg contract: $1.75 million with $400K in potential bonuses for games pitched
— Evan Drellich (@EvanDrellich) November 30, 2018
The salary is a bit of a step back for Thornburg, who made $2.05 million in each of the last two seasons. However, the deal offers the chance to earn more than he has before in any season of his career if he stays healthy enough to hit the bonus thresholds.