The Twins are signing free-agent reliever Alex Colome to a one-year deal, according to Jon Heyman of MLB Network. The contract includes a $5MM salary for 2021 and an option. In all, it’s a $6.25MM guarantee, per Mark Feinsand of MLB.com.
Source: Twins To Sign Alex Colome – MLB Trade Rumors
Interesting why White Sox didn’t sign him. Here’s his career.
Alex Colome 2013-2020
| Year | Rank | WAA | TeamID | Pos | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | XXXXX | 0.61 | TBA | PITCH | |
| 2014 | XXXXX | 0.59 | TBA | PITCH | |
| 2015 | XXXXX | 0.00 | TBA | PITCH | |
| 2016 | +091+ | 3.09 | TBA | PITCH | |
| 2017 | XXXXX | 1.72 | TBA | PITCH | |
| 2018 | +195+ | 0.00 | TBA | PITCH | |
| 2018 | +195+ | 1.74 | SEA | PITCH | |
| 2019 | +131+ | 2.56 | CHA | PITCH | |
| 2020 | +057+ | 1.85 | CHA | PITCH | |
| TOTAL | XXXXX | 12.16 |
His 2020 season was pretty good for a relief pitcher despite what WAR said. $5M isn’t bad for a top tier reliever. We’ll see how this acquisition pays off for the Twins as this season unfolds.