6:59pm: The Diamondbacks have officially announced the signing.
9:18am: The Diamondbacks have agreed to terms with Daniel Hudson on a minor league contract, according to ESPN's Jerry Crasnick (on Twitter). Hudson is represented by Jet Sports Management.
Hudson, 26, saw his 2012 season cut short by a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his throwing elbow that required Tommy John surgery. After working his way back to health in 2013, Hudson took the mound in a rehab start in early June. That outing lasted just two innings, as Hudson was once again hit with the devastating news of a torn UCL. He underwent his second Tommy John surgery this summer and was non-tendered by Arizona last month.
Hudson had enjoyed a breakout campaign in 2011, totaling 222 innings of 3.49 ERA ball with 6.9 K/9 and 2.0 BB/9 for the Diamondbacks. Originally acquired along with the recently traded David Holmberg in a deal that sent Edwin Jackson to the White Sox, Hudson has a 3.68 ERA in 381 1/3 career innings at the big league level. Hudson stated a preference to remain with the D-Backs shortly before his non-tender. General manager Kevin Towers recently told reporters, including MLBTR's Zach Links, that he hoped to work out a new deal with Hudson.
Hopefully this guy regains his form. He really is a talented pitcher.
Was hoping the Cubs would go after him.
Yet another overworked young pitcher. Most likely misses most if not all the season.
Good deal. Glad they worked it out. If he makes a comeback, I wana see him do it in a Dbacks jersey.
Yeah, still cannot believe the Sox traded Hudson for Jackson.. UGH.
I hope Hudson does well getting back from those injuries.
So do the Snakes sign another starter like Jimenez? I’m assuming they’ll get outbid for Tanaka…