Dodgers re-signing left-handed pitcher Danny Duffy

The Dodgers are re-signing left-handed pitcher Danny Duffy, in keeping with an individual with information of the state of affairs.

The deal, which is pending a bodily and reportedly for one yr with a membership choice for a second season in 2023, comes after Duffy, 33, was acquired by the Dodgers in a commerce final season however by no means appeared in a recreation for them.

The Dodgers received Duffy final yr in a deadline take care of the Kansas Metropolis Royals, anticipating him to return from a flexor pressure in time for his or her postseason push.

Nonetheless, Duffy by no means made one other outing, as he suffered a setback in September and was shut down for the season. He underwent surgical procedure this offseason that can reportedly hold him out till June.

Nonetheless, the Dodgers have been prepared to guess on his restoration once more, hopeful that the 11-year veteran will add some depth to their workers later this season.

Although he was a starter all through his time with the Royals, his position with the Dodgers stays unclear, with the likelihood the workforce might make the most of him in a multi-inning position out of the bullpen.

Initially drafted by the Royals within the third spherical in 2007, the Lompoc native has a profession 3.95 ERA.

Earlier than getting damage in 2021, Duffy was having one in every of his greatest seasons, posting a 2.51 ERA in 13 outings.

He throws a low-to-mid 90s mph fastball, a slider, a changeup, a sinker and a curveball.

This offseason was his first as a free agent, coming on the finish of a five-year, $65-million contract he signed with the Royals in 2017.