The Phillies officially bolstered their bullpen Tuesday.
Free agent reliever Danys Baez agreed to a $5.25 million, two-year contract with the Phightins. News of a deal between the 32-year-old righty and the Phils leaked last week.
Baez was 4-6 with a 4.02 ERA in 59 games with Baltimore last year, holding batters to a .222 average. That performance put to rest concerns caused after he missed the 2008 season following elbow replacement surgery.
Baez could be used as a setup man along with Ryan Madson and J.C. Romero, and he's a potential option as a closer if Brad Lidge struggles again. He has 114 saves in seven major league seasons.
"Danys brings both experience and success to our bullpen," said General Manager Ruben Amaro Jr. "He has played a variety of roles throughout his career and we felt he was an excellent fit for our staff."
