AP
The Yankees finalized a $3.75 million, one-year contract with LaTroy Hawkins today, strengthening their middle relief with the veteran right-hander.
Hawkins, who turned 35 last Friday, was 2-5 with a 3.42 ERA last season for the Colorado Rockies. He made $3.25 million and Colorado declined a $3.75 million option, choosing to pay a $250,000 buyout.
Hawkins pitched for the Minnesota Twins from 1995-2003, then moved on to the Chicago Cubs, San Francisco Giants, Baltimore Orioles and the Rockies. He made five postseason appearances this year, allowing one run and one hit in five innings.
Hawkins has a 56-76 career record with 75 saves and a 4.68 ERA over 13 seasons in the majors.