Twins Add Veteran Chris Archer As Potential Rotation Boost

FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — Right-hander Chris Archer and the Minnesota Twins agreed to a $3.5 million, one-year contract. Archer gives the Twins a potential boost for their rotation.

He is a two-time All-Star who's coming off an injury-ruined season. The 33-year-old Archer made five starts and one relief appearance for the Tampa Bay Rays in 2021 with a 4.66 ERA in 19 1/3 innings.

He was sidelined for the majority of the season with tightness in his forearm. Archer could slot in Minnesota's rotation behind Sonny Gray, Joe Ryan, Bailey Ober and Dylan Bundy.