Diamondbacks sign right-hander Anthony DeSclafani to $1 million, 1-year contract
PHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks signed right-hander Anthony DeSclafani to a $1 million, one-year contract on Sunday.
DeSclafani, 35, opted out of a minor league deal with the New York Yankees on Thursday. He pitched for their Triple-A team at Scranton, where he had a 4.50 ERA in five starts.
DeSclafani made his Arizona debut in Sunday's 8-2 loss to San Diego , allowing two runs in 2 1/3 innings, including Elias Díaz's home run.
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