Brewers finalize 1-year deal with Neal Cotts
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The Milwaukee Brewers added an experienced left-hander to their bullpen Friday by finalizing a one-year deal with Neal Cotts worth a reported $3 million, according to Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports.
Cotts will likely provide help in middle relief in 2015 while serving as a secondary left-handed option behind Will Smith. The 34-year-old regressed considerably last season, though, after enjoying the finest campaign of his career in 2013 following a three-year absence from the major leagues.
The seasoned left-hander fashioned a 4.32 ERA with a 1.34 WHIP across 73 relief appearances with the Texas Rangers. He posted a 22 percent strikeout rate while yielding six home runs over 66 2/3 innings.
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