Roger Arrieta
Dodgers News: Dodgers Reportedly Sign Cuban Pitcher Yaisel Sierra
The Dodgers have reportedly signed Cuban right-handed pitcher Yaisel Sierra (25). The news was first reported on twitter this morning by Jeff Passan.
Sources: Dodgers and Cuban RHP Yaisel Sierra are nearing a deal. Believed to be for around $30M and would cover six or seven years.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) January 12, 2016
Sierra would be the third pitcher signed by the Dodgers in recent weeks to go along with the signings of Scott Kazmir and Kenta Maeda. The deal for Sierra is believed to be around $30 Million and six years. It was also reported that the Chicago Cubs and Miami Marlins were making a strong push for Sierra.
The Cubs and the Marlins are among the teams to make a strong push for Cuban RHP Yaisel Sierra. — Jesse Sanchez (@JesseSanchezMLB) January 12, 2016
The Dodgers structure of their offer is what seems to put them in the lead and able to pull away.
Sources: #Dodgers have pulled ahead in Yaisel Sierra sweepstakes due to structure of the offer, deal expected to be six years/$30-$35M.
— Jesse Sanchez (@JesseSanchezMLB) January 12, 2016
There has been no official word yet from the Dodgers but the deal is being reported as being done.
yaisel sierra in agreement for 6-year deal with dodgers — Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) January 12, 2016
Confirming @JonHeyman‘s report on Cuban RHP Yaisel Sierra and Dodgers. It’s a 6-year deal in the $30-$33 million range.
— Jesse Sanchez (@JesseSanchezMLB) January 12, 2016
Earlier reports suggested the Dodgers would like to groom Sierra as a starter, but they could use him in the bullpen.
We will update this page as more becomes available.
