Diamondbacks sign Orosco, 46, to minor-league deal

PHOENIX -- Jesse Orosco, at 46 the oldest player in the major leagues, agreed Monday to a minor league contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks.

The left-hander would get an $800,000 salary if he is added to the major league roster and would have the chance to earn an additional $200,000 in performance bonuses.

Orosco, was 2-2 with two saves and a 7.68 ERA in 65 games last season with San Diego, the New York Yankees and Minnesota. He turns 47 on April 21.

"He got the three things he wanted," said Orosco's agent, Alan Meersand. "He's on a contender. He's close to home in San Diego and he got No. 47. When you've done what he's done in the game, it comes down to getting his uniform number."

Orosco has set major league records with 1,252 games pitched and 1,248 relief appearances over 24 seasons.

He started his major league career with the New York Mets in 1979 and also has pitched for Los Angeles, Cleveland, Milwaukee, Baltimore and St. Louis.

Orosco has an 87-80 career record with 144 saves, a 3.16 ERA. A two-time All-Star, he got the final out of the 1986 World Series for the Mets against Boston.