i can't believe anyone signed him.
Nats get pitching help, sign Astacio
Washington, DC (Sports Network) - The Washington Nationals announced on Monday that they have signed pitcher Pedro Astacio to a one-year contract, pending a physical. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
The signing comes after the team learned recently that newly acquired pitcher Brian Lawrence will be out until at least August with a shoulder injury.
Astacio posted a combined 6-10 record last season with a 4.69 era in 24 starts with both Texas and San Diego.
For his career, the 34 year-old righthander has a 124-119 record and a 4.61 era in 375 career starts spanning 14 big league seasons.
He has six double-digit win seasons during that time, including a career-high 17-win campaign with Colorado in 1999. Astacio has recorded 30 career complete games, including 11 shutouts.
Washington, DC (Sports Network) - The Washington Nationals announced on Monday that they have signed pitcher Pedro Astacio to a one-year contract, pending a physical. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
The signing comes after the team learned recently that newly acquired pitcher Brian Lawrence will be out until at least August with a shoulder injury.
Astacio posted a combined 6-10 record last season with a 4.69 era in 24 starts with both Texas and San Diego.
For his career, the 34 year-old righthander has a 124-119 record and a 4.61 era in 375 career starts spanning 14 big league seasons.
He has six double-digit win seasons during that time, including a career-high 17-win campaign with Colorado in 1999. Astacio has recorded 30 career complete games, including 11 shutouts.