Minnesota Twins sign Chris Archer to one year deal

With only ten days before the start of the regular MLB season, the Minnesota Twins front office continues to address the team’s biggest need: pitching

Jeffrey MayJeff_DiarioASUpdate: Mar 28th, 2022 23:54 EDT

The Twins are adding to their rotation by signing right handed pitcher Chris Archer on a one-year deal worth a minimum $3.5 million, but various incentives can top him out at $9.5 million.

The #MNTwins have signed pitcher, @ChrisArcher22 to a 1-year deal!Welcome to Minnesota, Chris! pic.twitter.com/7kX17TkN3m

— Minnesota Twins (@Twins) March 28, 2022

Archer, at 33 years old, saw only six appearances last season with Tampa. He accumulated a 4.66 ERA on just 19 innings pitched. He had missed the entire 2020 season with injury after recovering from surgery. Prior to his heath woes, he was a two-time All Star and the Twins are clearly pinning their hopes on him having that kind of performance left in him yet.

Chris Archer and the Twins have agreed to a one-year, $3.5 million deal, first reported by ESPN.The deal is worth up to $9.5 million with bonuses. pic.twitter.com/jZLGpRfepo

— The Athletic MLB (@TheAthleticMLB) March 28, 2022