Roy Oswalt has signed a minor-league deal with the Colorado Rockies for 2013.
The 35-year-old, who last pitched with the Texas Rangers, will report to extended spring training as he prepares again for a place on a major-league roster. It’s estimated Oswalt will require a few weeks to get back in baseball shape.
The veteran right-hander’s spell with the Rangers saw Oswalt go 4-3 with a 5.80 ERA as a starter and 59 strikeouts.
However, Oswalt’s finest years came while he was a member of the Houston Astros. In his nine years at Minute Maid Park, Oswalt was in the top six for Cy Young voting on six separate occasions.
His lengthy Houston career ended when he was traded to Philadelphia in 2010.
A three-time all-star, Oswalt’s career has seen the pitcher rack up a 163-96 record, a 3.28 ERA and 1,818 strikeouts.
He has spent his career at the Houston Astros (2001-10), Philadelphia Phillies (2010-11) and the Rangers (2011-12). As a member of Team USA, he won a gold medal in the 2000 Summer Olympics.
The pitcher has enjoyed an impressive start at Coors Field. In his five career starts there, he is 4-0 with a 2.25 ERA.
Roy Oswalt took to his Twitter Thursday to reveal his deal with the Rockies, at first teasing:
Exciting news in 10 minutes stay tuned
— Roy Oswalt(@royoswalt44net) May 2, 2013
Before making his big reveal:
Always loved the mountains , im back!
— Roy Oswalt(@royoswalt44net) May 2, 2013
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