MIAMI – The Miami Marlins today signed LHP Ross Detwiler to a one-year contract. Detwiler pitched in 16 games out of the bullpen for the Chicago White Sox in 2020, going 1-1 with a 3.20 ERA in 44.0 innings while limiting lefties to just a .194 average. He began the season with a 12.1-inning scoreless streak and retired his first 16 batters he faced.

The 34-year-old was the sixth overall pick in the 2007 draft by the Washington Nationals and has pitched in parts of 12 Major League seasons, going 27-48 with a 4.56 ERA in 224 games (95 starts). As a reliever, he is 5-6 with a 4.80 ERA in 129 appearances, collecting one save. In 75 appearances (29 starts) against National League East division foes, Detwiler owns 13-9, 3.40 career marks, with a .249 opponent average.

To make room on the 40-man roster, LHP Stephen Tarpley was designated for assignment.

Additionally, the Marlins announce the signing of the following players to Minor League contracts with an invitation to Major League Spring Training:

INF Eddy Alvarez
RHP Anthony Bender
RHP Alexander Guillen
C Sandy Leon
RHP Luis Madero
C Brian Navarreto
RHP Zach Thompson