Royals sign former Phillies pitcher Ryan Madson to minor-league deal
The Royals added pitching depth by signing right-handed reliever Ryan Madson to a minor-league contract.
Madson, 34, hasn’t pitched since 2011 when he went 4-2 with 32 saves and a 2.37 ERA, helping the Phillies win the National League East.
Madson signed a one-year deal with the Reds for 2012 but missed the entire season while recovering from Tommy John surgery.
He attempted a comeback with the Angels in 2013 but made one minor-league appearance before reinjuring the elbow.
All of Madson’s career stats — 47-30, 52 saves and 3.59 ERA — have come in nine seasons with the Phillies.
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This story was originally published January 4, 2015 at 3:18 PM with the headline "Royals sign former Phillies pitcher Ryan Madson to minor-league deal."