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Source: Pirates, righty Vince Velasquez reach one-year deal

The Pittsburgh Pirates and right-hander Vince Velasquez have agreed to a one-year contract, a source told ESPN's Kiley McDaniel on Tuesday.

The contract is worth $3.15 million, a source told ESPN's Jeff Passan.

Velasquez, 30, was 3-3 with a 4.78 ERA in 75u2153 innings over 27 appearances for the Chicago White Sox last season, including nine starts.

It is unclear if the Pirates view Velasquez as a starter or reliever, but general manager Ben Cherington said Monday at the winter meetings that the Pirates have enough space in their budget to add two starting pitchers this offseason.