Official Site of the Twins · Jan 7, 2019
Twins reportedly have deal with reliever Parker
The Twins have reportedly made their first bullpen acquisition of the offseason, with MLB Network insider Ken Rosenthal reporting that free-agent reliever Blake Parker, a veteran of six Major League seasons, has agreed to a one-year, $3.2 million contract with Minnesota. The club has not confirmed the deal.
The 33-year-old Parker experienced a breakout season with the Angels in 2017, when he recorded a 2.54 ERA with 86 strikeouts in 67 1/3 innings and eight saves as he rotated through the closer's role. He saved 14 games and recorded a 3.26 ERA in '18, his first season of arbitration eligibility, but was non-tendered by the Angels following the season.