The Colorado Rockies said Wednesday they have agreed to terms on a minor league contract with Japanese right-hander Keiichi Yabu.
The 37-year-old former Hanshin Tigers ace pitcher in Japan will be invited to major league spring training camp, the Rockies said.
Yabu made his major league debut for the Oakland Athletics last year and went 4-0 with one save and a 4.50 ERA in 40 relief appearances before being released in October.