A day after Craig Kimbrel’s long sojourn came to an end, so finally has Dallas Keuchel’s. On Thursday, the ex-Astros lefty reportedly signed a one-year, $13 million deal (or the pro-rated portion of what would have been a $21 million contract), ending a seemingly interminable free-agent stint. That it ends in Atlanta is no real surprise, as the team had a need in the rotation, yet his impact may be muted by the fact that the Braves (and everyone else) took their sweet time in signing him.
Keuchel, 31, has been searching for a new squad since leaving Houston after the end of last season.