Jhoulys Chacin returns to Rockies’ bullpen on one-year deal

Veteran right-hander Jhoulys Chacin, a mostly solid presence in the Rockies’ shaky bullpen, will be back with the team in 2022.

The club announced Saturday that it had signed Chacin to a one-year contract. According to MLB.com, the deal is for $1.25 million.

Chacín, who turns 34 on Jan. 7, began 2021 as a long reliever after signing with the team on the eve of its season-opener. He struggled early, then found his groove. By the end of the season, he emerged as a reliable seventh- and eighth-inning option for manager Bud Black.

Chacín went 3-2 with a 4.34 ERA in 46 appearances. He pitched particularly well in August, posting a 3.55 ERA and a 1.026 WHIP in 10 appearances.

Chacin began his big-league career as a starter with the Rockies in 2009 and pitched for them through 2014. His best season with Colorado came in 2013 when he went 14-10 with a 3.47 ERA in 31 starts.

The right-hander’s best season overall came in 2018 when he made 35 starts for Milwaukee, going 15-8 with a 3.50 ERA. He made three postseason starts and surrendered just two earned runs over 12 1/3 innings. He beat the Rockies in Game 2 of the Brewers’ three-game sweep in the National League division series.

Over 13 seasons, Chacin owns a 4.06 ERA with the Rockies, Brewers, Braves, Diamondbacks, Angels, Padres, and Red Sox.

Colorado’s 4.89 ERA in 2021 was the fifth-highest in the majors.

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