Rusin, Rockies agree to deal, avoid arbitration

MLB

DENVER — Left-handed reliever Chris Rusin and the Colorado Rockies have agreed to one-year contract worth $1,687,500, a deal with a $400,000 raise that avoided salary arbitration.

Under the terms of the deal announced Thursday, Rusin would earn an additional $50,000 should he make the All-Star Game.

The 32-year-old was 2/3 with a 6.09 ERA in 49 appearances last season. In the postseason, Rusin threw four scoreless innings.

Rusin had a phenomenal 2017 season when he went 5-1 with a 2.65 ERA.

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