THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
NEW YORK — The New York Yankees have reached a three-year agreement with AL saves leader Rafael Soriano, according to a league source.
The source, who requested anonymity, said Thursday Soriano must still pass a physical to complete the contract, which could be worth US$35 million.
Soriano led the AL with 45 saves last season for Tampa Bay and then became a free agent. The 31-year-old right-hander was 3-2 with a 1.73 ERA in his only year with the Rays and was a member of the AL all-star team.
Soriano joins a bullpen that has 41-year-old Mariano Rivera as its closer. Rivera recently signed a two-year deal.
