Former Los Angeles Dodgers closer Eric Gagne made headlines when he expressed interest in an MLB comeback. Three months later, Gagne has signed a contract, but it’s with the Long Island Ducks of the independent Atlantic League.
Rich Hill revitalized his career with the Ducks in 2015. He latched on with the Oakland Athletics the following year and signed a three-year, $48 million contract with the Dodgers last December.
While Gagne would be hard-pressed to achieve similar success, the signing potentially leading to a contract with a Major League team is not beyond the realm of possibility.