Marlins, Volquez agree to 2-year deal

MIAMI — A week before the start of the Winter Meetings, the Marlins took a major step toward solidifying their rotation by coming to terms on a two-year, $22 million deal with durable free-agent right-hander Edinson Volquez.

The deal was first reported by the Miami Herald.

• Hot Stove Tracker

Locking up Volquez, 33, sends a signal that the Marlins plan to compete for a playoff spot in 2017. In the aftermath of Jose Fernandez’s death in a boating accident on Sept. 25, there had been speculation Miami could possibly take steps toward breaking up its core and rebuilding.

• Pitchers at top of Marlins’ wish list

Publicly, the Marlins have stated they hope to retain their core position players. But a lack of organizational depth, and the fact they are short on pitching, had raised concerns over which …

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