The Kansas City Royals bring back Roman Colon
The Royals have signed 32-year old righty reliever Roman Colon to a minor league deal. Colon pitched in 27 games in AAA-ball for the Dodgers last year and he was 2-1 with 3 saves, a 4.85 ERA and a 1.35 WHIP. Colon pitched in 48 games (0 starts) in 2009 and 2010 with the Royals and he was 2-3 with a 5.33 ERA and a 1.51 WHIP. He has now pitched in 121 games (8 starts) in his first five years in the majors and he is 8-10 with 1 save, a 5.12 ERA and a 1.49 WHIP. Colon is going to have a hard time trying to earn a job in the bullpen this spring as the Royals are pretty loaded in that area.