Watch CBS News

Rockies Agree To 1-Year Deal With Pitcher Jordan Lyles

DENVER (AP) — The Colorado Rockies avoided arbitration by agreeing to terms on a one-year deal with right-handed pitcher Jordan Lyles worth $2,975,000.

The Rockies also announced Wednesday night that they won't offer contracts to left-handed pitchers Yohan Flande and Jason Gurka and outfielder Rosell Herrera.

Lyles began last season in the Rockies' rotation but went on the disabled list on June 1 with a left big toe injury that required season-ending surgery. He went 2-5 with a 5.14 ERA with 19 walks and 30 strikeouts.

In 2014, he was 7-4 with a 5.33 ERA with 46 walks and 90 strikeouts in 22 starts.

Acquired from Houston after the 2013 season, Lyles has a 23-38 career record with a lifetime 5.10 ERA.

(© Copyright 2015 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.)

View CBS News In
CBS News App Open
Chrome Safari Continue
Be the first to know
Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting.