Report: Rockies signing free agent reliever Brad Hand


The Colorado Rockies are signing free agent reliever Brad Hand, The Athletic reported Saturday.

His salary for 2023 is $1.5 million. The deal includes a $7 million club option for 2024 or a $500,000 buyout, and he receives an addition $1 million if he is on the opening day roster or injured list, per the report.

Hand is a three-time All-Star with a 35-52 record, 3.62 ERA and 131 saves in 12 seasons with seven teams.

The 32-year-old left-hander was 3-2 with a 2.80 ERA and five saves in 55 appearances with the National League champion Philadelphia Phillies last season.