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Padres sign reliever Jannsen to Minor League deal

PEORIA, Ariz. -- The Padres continue to add arms to their already large stable of bullpen pitchers, signing veteran right-hander Casey Janssen to a Minor League deal on Saturday.

Janssen, who has pitched for nine seasons in the big leagues with the Blue Jays and Nationals, was in camp Saturday.

Janssen, 34, was 2-5 with a 4.95 ERA in 48 games last season with the Nationals.

The Padres, who have 17 pitchers in camp who weren't with the organization a year ago, signed veteran Fernando Rodney earlier this month with the hope that he can win the closer job.