The Dodgers have agreed to sign right-handed reliever Mark Lowe to a minor
league deal that includes an invitation to MLB Spring Training, ESPN.com's
Jerry Crasnick reports (all Twitter links). Lowe obtains a base salary of
$1.5MM if he makes the big league team and incentives could increase the
value of the deal to $2.1MM. Agents Jeff Frye and Mike McCann represent Lowe.
Lowe posted a 3.43 ERA with 6.4 K/9 and 3.0 BB/9 in 39 1/3 innings for the
Rangers last year but missed time with a strained intercostal. The
29-year-old has a 3.94 ERA with 7.8 K/9 and 3.9 BB/9 in seven seasons with
the Mariners and Rangers. The Rays, Giants, Nationals, Tigers and Angels also
had interest in Lowe, Crasnick reports.
The Dodgers have also added Brandon League and J.P. Howell to the bullpen
this winter. Plus, with the addition of Zack Greinke to the rotation it's
possible a starter could end up contributing in relief.
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