Dodgers Acquire 6-Year MLB Veteran After Korea Stint: Report
Summary
The Los Angeles Dodgers have signed Cole Irvin, a left-handed pitcher with six years of Major League Baseball experience, to a minor-league contract. Irvin, who last played in South Korea, will attend the Dodgers' spring training in Arizona.Key Facts
- The Los Angeles Dodgers signed Cole Irvin to a minor-league deal.
- Irvin has six years of MLB experience.
- He will attend spring training in Arizona with a chance to rejoin the major leagues.
- Last season, Irvin played in the Korean Baseball Organization for the Doosan Bears.
- In Korea, he posted a 4.48 ERA and struck out 128 batters in 144 2/3 innings.
- Irvin started his MLB career with the Philadelphia Phillies and later played for the Oakland Athletics.
- Though unlikely to make the Dodgers' opening day roster, Irvin offers experience and can pitch many innings.
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