Joaquin Benoit, Tigers Finalize 3-Year Deal

by FanHouse Newswire

Filed under: Tigers, MLB Free Agency

DETROIT (AP) -- The Detroit Tigers have agreed to terms with right-handed reliever Joaquin Benoit on a three-year deal.

Detroit confirmed the move Friday. Benoit had a 1.34 ERA as a setup man for Tampa Bay last season, and opponents hit .147 against him. Detroit envisions him in that role.

Benoit missed 2009 following rotator cuff surgery.

The deal pays Benoit $16.5 million, a contract similar to what setup man Brandon Lyon signed when he left the Tigers for Houston last offseason.

 

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