The Arizona Diamondbacks have reached an agreement with free-agent right-handed pitcher Joe Ross on a minor-league contract, per Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic.
Ross, a veteran starter, looks to make his return to the mound after dealing with significant injuries over the past several seasons. The 30-year-old right-hander spent the majority of his professional career with the Washington Nationals, where he was a key piece of the rotation during their competitive window. His most recent Major League action came in 2021, a season in which he recorded a 4.17 ERA and 109 strikeouts over 108 innings pitched before his campaign was cut short due to injury.
The signing adds experienced depth to the Diamondbacks pitching staff as they look to evaluate options for their rotation and bullpen. Throughout his six seasons in the big leagues, Ross has maintained a 4.26 career ERA and a 1.33 WHIP across 443.1 innings. He has proven to be a reliable mid-rotation starter when healthy, though his career has been interrupted by two Tommy John surgeries. By bringing Ross in on a minor-league deal, Arizona secures a low-risk option who can provide veteran stability if he successfully returns to his previous form.
No further details regarding the financial terms of the deal or a potential invitation to Major League Spring Training have been released at this time.
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