Free agent pitcher David Phelps, Brewers reach 1-year deal

MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Brewers signed free agent pitcher David Phelps to a one-year contract Thursday with a club option for 2021.

The 33-year-old right-hander was a combined 2-1 with one save and a 3.41 ERA in 41 games for Toronto and Cubs last season. The reliever was traded by the Blue Jays to Chicago in late July.

Phelps missed the 2018 season because of Tommy John surgery after injuring his elbow in spring training. He is 32-34 with six saves and a 3.86 ERA in seven seasons with the New York Yankees, Miami, Seattle, Toronto and the Cubs.

The Brewers designated right-hander Deolis Guerra for assignment. The 30-year-old Guerra pitched in one game for Milwaukee last season, and previously played for Pittsburgh and the Angels.