SAN DIEGO – The Diamondbacks got an early jump on winter-meetings activity on Sunday, agreeing to terms with right-hander Junior Guerra on a one-year deal worth a guaranteed $2.65 million, according to a source.
Guerra, who turns 35 next month, is coming off a strong year in relief for the Milwaukee Brewers, with whom he logged a 3.55 ERA in 83 2/3 innings. Pitching exclusively in relief for the first time, he saw his fastball velocity average nearly 95 mph last season.
However, with his arbitration salary projected to be at $3.