Milwaukee, WI (My Sportsbook) - The Milwaukee Brewers signed free agent relief pitcher Jorge Julio to a one-year contract on Thursday. The 29-year-old split time last season between the Cleveland Indians and the Atlanta Braves, going 3-0 with a 3.60 earned-run average in 27 appearances out of the bullpen. He was released by the Indians on June 2 before signing a minor-league deal with the Braves on June 14. The right-hander was called up by Atlanta in September and responded by posting a 3-0 mark with a 0.73 ERA in 12 appearances, including 11 consecutive scoreless outings to finish off the campaign. Julio has a career record of 16-33 with a 4.30 ERA and 99 saves in 438 relief appearances with Baltimore, the Mets, Arizona, Florida, Colorado, Cleveland and Atlanta. |
