Witt Agrees to $8-Million Contract

Pitcher Mike Witt agreed Wednesday to a three-year contract with the New York Yankees worth about $8 million. Witt was eligible to sign with any team through Jan. 29 as part of new-look free agency granted to 15 players in last month’s collusion settlement.

Witt, 30, was acquired by New York with pitcher Rich Monteleone from the Angels May 11 for outfielder Dave Winfield. He was 5-6 with a 4.47 earned-run average in 16 starts for the Yankees and 5-9 overall last season with a 4.40 ERA. The contract includes an option for 1994.