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FILE - In this Sept. 27, 2009 photo, Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Mike Gonzalez delivers against the Washington Nationals in the ninth inning of a baseball game in Washington.

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Relief pitcher boasts career ERA of 2.94

Updated: Tuesday, 08 Jan 2013, 12:25 PM CST
Published : Monday, 07 Jan 2013, 6:17 PM CST

MILWAUKEE (AP) - Reliever Mike Gonzalez and the Milwaukee Brewers have finalized a $2.25 million, one-year contract.

The deal with the 34-year-old left-hander, which had been agreed to on Dec. 28, allows him to earn an additional $400,000 in performance bonuses.

Gonzalez had a 3.03 ERA and no record in 47 games last year with Washington, holding left-handed hitters to a .179 batting average. He has a 17-21 record with a 2.94 ERA and 56 saves with Pittsburgh (2003-06), Atlanta (2007-09), Baltimore (2010-11), Texas (2011) and Washington (2012).

In addition to his base salary, Gonzalez would earn $50,000 for 25 games finished, $75,000 each for 30 and 35, and $100,000 apiece for 40 and 50.

To clear a roster spot, Milwaukee designated right-hander Arcenio Leon for assignment.