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Nov. 28, 2016 / 10:09 PM

Miami Marlins fill Jose Fernandez void with Edinson Volquez for $22 million

Former Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Edinson Volquez delivers a pitch to the St. Louis Cardinals in the second inning at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on June 29, 2016. Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI

1 of 3 | Former Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Edinson Volquez delivers a pitch to the St. Louis Cardinals in the second inning at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on June 29, 2016. Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI | License Photo

MIAMI, Nov. 28 (UPI) -- No player will ever replace Jose Fernandez, but the Miami Marlins filled his spot in the rotation Monday.

The Marlins signed starting pitcher Edinson Volquez to a two-year, $22 million deal, according to the Miami Herald.

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sources: #marlins close to signing Edinson Volquez to 2 year deal
— clarkspencer (@clarkspencer) November 29, 2016

Volquez, 33, had a 5.37 ERA with 139 strikeouts in 189.1 innings last season for the Kansas City Royals.

To advance colleague Clark Spencer's story, per source, Marlins giving Edinson Volquez two years and $22 M.
— Barry Jackson (@flasportsbuzz) November 29, 2016

The agreement is not complete until Volquez has a physical. The right-hander has won at least 10 games in each of the last three seasons. He was an All-Star selection in 2008 after winning 17 games for the Cincinnati Reds.

.@Marlins, RHP Edinson Volquez agree to 2-year, $22 million deal, reports @JoeFrisaro. Club hasn't confirmed. https://t.co/lkxtXDCvZh pic.twitter.com/FOtftOr2Hw
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— MLB (@MLB) November 29, 2016

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