On Monday night, the Philadelphia Phillies added starting pitcher Aaron Harang to their rotation. MLB.com's Austin Laymance reports that the contract is for one year and $5 million in guaranteed money. That salary is $4 million higher than Harang made last season. Harang can also earn more with undisclosed performance bonuses.
Once the ace of the Cincinnati Reds, Harang has seen his production fall off in recent years. In 2013, he had an ERA of 5.40 in 26 starts for the Seattle Mariners and New York Mets. However, he rebounded in 2014 to post a very respectable record of 12-12 with a 3.57 ERA, 1.40 WHIP, and 1.9 WAR in 33 starts for the Atlanta Braves. He also pitched over 200 innings (204 1/3) for the first time since 2007.
The Braves were Harang's fifth team in the previous four years since leaving the Reds after the 2010 season after 7+ years in Cincinnati. He is 36 years old, and he can still get Major League hitters out. He has also stayed healthy in recent years, making 30+ starts in two of the past three seasons. His last significant injury occurred in 2011.
In his 13-year career, which began in 2002, Harang is 122-128 with a 4.21 ERA and 1.36 WHIP. In addition to the aforementioned teams, Harang has also pitched for the Oakland Athletics, Los Angeles Dodgers, and San Diego Padres.