Detwiler signs with Marlins; Leon gets minor-league deal

Chicago White Sox pitcher Ross Detwiler throws against the Minnesota Twins in the third inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

MIAMI — Veteran left-hander Ross Detwiler has signed a one-year contract with the Miami Marlins, whose primary off-season goal is to upgrade their bullpen.

The Marlins also announced on Sunday the signing of veteran catcher Sandy Leon to a minor league contract with an invitation to major league spring training. Left-hander Stephen Tarpley was designated for assignment.

Detwiler, 34, pitched in 16 games out of the bullpen for the Chicago White Sox in 2020, going 1-1 with a 3.20 ERA in 44 innings. He broke into the majors in 2007 and has a 4.56 ERA in 224 games for seven teams.

Leon, 31, batted .136 in 25 games last year for Cleveland. He has a .216 career average in nine seasons with three teams.

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