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Dodgers sign ex-World Series champion to minor league deal

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Larry Brown | Last updated 12/14/23

The Los Angeles Dodgers signed a former World Series champion pitcher to a minor league deal.

Right-handed reliever Daniel Hudson and the Los Angeles Dodgers are in agreement on a minor league contract, sources tell ESPN. Hudson, 36, missed most of last season with knee injuries and will earn $2 million if he makes the team, up to $2 million more in performance bonuses.

— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) December 13, 2023

This will continue Hudson’s second stint with the Dodgers.

The 36-year-old pitcher began his career with the White Sox in 2009 and then saw success as a starter for the Diamondbacks. Hudson then missed 2013 to recover from Tommy John surgery, and he was a reliever thereafter. He pitched for the Dodgers in 2018 and then was acquired by the Nationals during the 2019 season. Hudson was lights-out for Washington and helped pitch them to their World Series title. He went 3-0 with a 1.44 ERA over 25 innings with the Nats that season.

Hudson made 25 appearances for the Dodgers in 2022 and posted a 2.22 ERA. He made three appearances for the Dodgers in 2023.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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