Kerry Wood, who made the switch to the bullpen last season after a swift recovery from shoulder problems, agreed Monday to a $4.2 million, one-year deal to return to the Chicago Cubs. Wood, the 1998 NL Rookie of the Year, can make an additional $3.45 million in performance bonuses based largely on games finished. He had a $1.75 million salary this year.
The right-hander went 1-1 last season with a 3.33 ERA in 22 relief appearances. He didn’t join the team until Aug. 5 when he made his first appearance since June 2006.
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