The Los Angeles Dodgers and right-handed relief pitcher Brian Wilson have agreed on a one-year, $10 million contract, according to Tim Brown of Yahoo! Sports (via Twitter). Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com notes that Wilson can receive a player option for the 2015 season that is worth $8.5 million.
Wilson, 32 in March, was impressive in his 13.2 innings of work with the Dodgers last season. He logged a 0.66 ERA and went 2-1 in his 18 appearances from the Dodgers bullpen, after signing mid-season with the club. The former San Francisco Giants closer has a career 3.10 ERA and 171 saves in 333 total appearances. The Giants non-tendered Wilson in 2012 after finding out that the closer would need a second Tommy John surgery.
The Dodgers bullpen ranked 13th in ERA last season with a 3.49 mark. It's expected that Wilson will likely be the setup man for closer Kenly Jansen, who recorded 28 saves in 32 opportunities. Wilson should be a nice asset to the Dodgers bullpen, especially since he'll be completely healthy and will begin the year with the club.
Wilson, 32 in March, was impressive in his 13.2 innings of work with the Dodgers last season. He logged a 0.66 ERA and went 2-1 in his 18 appearances from the Dodgers bullpen, after signing mid-season with the club. The former San Francisco Giants closer has a career 3.10 ERA and 171 saves in 333 total appearances. The Giants non-tendered Wilson in 2012 after finding out that the closer would need a second Tommy John surgery.
The Dodgers bullpen ranked 13th in ERA last season with a 3.49 mark. It's expected that Wilson will likely be the setup man for closer Kenly Jansen, who recorded 28 saves in 32 opportunities. Wilson should be a nice asset to the Dodgers bullpen, especially since he'll be completely healthy and will begin the year with the club.
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