Oct 19, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Brett Cecil (27) pitches during the seventh inning against the Cleveland Indians in game five of the 2016 ALCS playoff baseball series at Rogers Centre. Photo Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports
Veteran left-hander Brett Cecil and the St. Louis Cardinals agreed to a four-year, $30-million deal on Saturday.
The deal is pending Cecil passing a physical and could be completed as soon as Sunday, according to multiple reports. Cecil was the top lefty reliever on the market behind Aroldis Chapman.
The 30-year-old was limited to 36 2/3 innings last season because of injuries. He rebounded to post a 1.74 ERA over his final 30 regular-season appearances, striking out 30 hitters in 20 2/3 innings during that span.
