The Guardians are signing right-hander Connor Brogdon on a one-year deal, The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal reports.
It’s worth $900,000, according to Zack Meisel. With his velocity having bounced back to where it was a few years ago, Brogdon had a solid 49/18 K/BB in 47 innings for the Angels last season. Since he gave up 11 homers, it only amounted to a 5.55 ERA, but the Guardians will almost surely be able to get more out of him in middle relief. He’s out of options, so he should have a roster spot coming out of spring training, and if he has a strong season, the Guardians will also be able to keep him through arbitration in 2027.