Bradenton, FL (Sports Network) - The Pittsburgh Pirates and pitcher Jose
Contreras have agreed to terms on a minor-league contract with an invite to
spring training.
Contreras, 41, is recovering from elbow surgery and will be rehabbing during
major league spring training.
The veteran right-hander appeared in just 34 games over the past two seasons
with Philadelphia due to forearm and elbow injuries.
Over 10 seasons, the Cuban native owns a 78-67 record with a 4.55 earned run
average in 292 games (175 starts) with the Yankees, White Sox, Rockies and
Phillies.
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