Hector Santiago agrees to minor league contract with Mets

NEW YORK (AP) — Left-hander Hector Santiago has agreed to a minor league contract with the New York Mets.
Santiago would get a $2 million salary in the major leagues if added to the 40-man roster as part of the deal announced Tuesday. He would be able to earn $500,000 in performance bonuses: $100,000 each for five, 10, 15, 20 and 25 starts.
The 31-year-old had a 4.50 ERA and two saves in 42 relief appearances and seven starts last year for the Chicago White Sox. He struck out 103 in 102 in