The Yankees have signed former All-Star closer Heath Bell to a minor league contract, according to Chad Jennings. The struggling Mark Montgomery was demoted from Triple-A Scranton to Double-A Trenton to clear a roster spot. He’s walked 18 in 29.1 innings this year.
Bell, 36, had a 7.27 ERA (4.52 FIP) in 17.1 innings for the Rays before being released earlier this year. He spent some time in Triple-A with the Orioles after that (4.22 ERA and 3.24 FIP in 10.2 innings), but eventually opted out of his contract when they didn’t add him to the MLB roster. Triple-A Scranton currently has six pitchers on the disabled list and they simply need some arms to abuse the next few weeks. Bell will be that guy.
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