Miller finalizes deal with Cardinals

ST. LOUIS -- Left-hander Trever Miller and the St. Louis Cardinals finalized a one-year contract Wednesday.

The 35-year-old reliever was 2-0 with a 4.15 ERA in 68 games with Tampa Bay last season, when he held left-handed hitters to a .209 average against him in 91 at-bats. He also allowed just six of 37 inherited runners to score.

In eight-plus seasons, he is 14-14 with a 4.43 ERA and 10 saves in 519 appearances.

The Tigers selected Miller in the first round of the 1991 draft.

Cardinals general manager John Mozeliak said improving the bullpen, especially from the left side, was a priority for the offseason.

Tampa Bay declined a $2 million option last month, electing to pay Miller a $400,000 buyout.

-- Associated Press