MLB: Mariners announce two-year, $14M contract with reliever Fernando

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Peoria, Ariz. • The Seattle Mariners have signed right-handed reliever Fernando Rodney to a $14 million, two-year deal.

Rodney reported to spring training on Wednesday and passed his physical, clearing the way for the Mariners to make his signing official. He took part in Thursday's first workout for pitchers and catchers.

Rodney, 36, was 5-4 with 37 saves and a 3.38 ERA for the Tampa Bay Rays in 2013. He ranked second in the American League in saves and ERA over the past two seasons, with a combined 85 saves and a 1.91 ERA.

Rodney was added to the Mariners' 40-man roster.