Pittsburgh Pirates bring back Francisco Liriano on minor league contract

Feb. 4 (UPI) -- Pitcher Francisco Liriano is rejoining the Pittsburgh Pirates on a minor league deal, the team announced Monday.

Sources told The Athletic that Liriano's deal includes an invitation to spring training, and he can earn $1.8 million if he makes the MLB roster. The contract also has $1.5 million in incentives.

The 35-year-old Liriano pitched for the Detroit Tigers last season. He posted a 5-12 record with a 4.58 ERA in 133 2/3 innings pitched (26 starts).

Liriano played previously with the Pirates from 2013-16. He was 41-36 with a 3.67 ERA in 107 starts during his time with the team.

The veteran pitcher also spent time with the Chicago White Sox, Toronto Blue Jays, Houston Astros and Minnesota Twins. He was an All-Star with the Twins in the 2006 season.

Liriano is 107-111 with a 4.18 ERA in his 13-season MLB career. The Pirates expect Liriano to compete for a spot in the club's bullpen as a reliever.