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Detroit Tigers sign reliever Andrew Chafin to two-year, $13 million contract

LAKELAND, Fla. — The Detroit Tigers have signed left-handed reliever Andrew Chafin, a source with knowledge of the agreement told the Free Press.

The deal is for $13 million over two years. Chafin has an opt-out in his contract after the first season.

Chafin, 32, logged a 1.83 ERA with 19 walks and 64 strikeouts in 71 games for the Chicago Cubs and Oakland Athletics last season.

This story will be updated.

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