Brewers agree to minor-league deal with RHP Joba Chamberlain

Chamberlain was signed in the off-season and had no record with a 2.25 ERA in 20 appearances (Michael Dwyer/AP)

MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Brewers have added another veteran to their bullpen after right-hander Joba Chamberlain agreed to a minor-league contract that includes an invitation to the big-league camp.

The former New York Yankees reliever appeared in 20 games last season for the Cleveland Indians. He had a 2.25 ERA without recording a decision before being released by the Indians on July 10.

The 31-year-old Chamberlain gives Milwaukee another potential piece to the back end of its bullpen. The Brewers last week signed free-agent Neftali Feliz to a one-year deal after the right-hander pitched last season with the Pittsburgh Pirates.

The Brewers need a closer after trading away Tyler Thornburg in the off-season to the Red Sox, and Jeremy Jeffress at the trade deadline last summer to Texas.

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