If the Arizona Diamondbacks are looking to strengthen the back-end of their bullpen, they found relief.
Though the signing of Fernando Rodney to a one-year deal Friday for a reported $2.75 million and could be as high as $5 million with incentives., the move is likely temporary in general manager Mike Hazen’s long-term objectives to improve the club. Last season, Rodney earned a reported $1.6 million.
For now, Rodney fills a dramatic need and prompted Hazen to indicate a vital part of the bullpen was solidified.
“Signing (Rodney) gives us a plan to build from there,” Hazen said Friday night during a conference call with reporters.