Marlins Sign Harvey to Class-A Contract

Bryan Harvey, an all-star closer for the Angels in 1991 and Florida Marlins in 1993, signed a minor-league contract Saturday with the Marlins’ Class-A affiliate in Brevard County.

Harvey, 34, is scheduled to pitch at least three games for the Florida State League team beginning Tuesday. The right-hander hasn’t pitched in the major leagues since undergoing arm surgery in 1995.

The Marlins also announced that they’ll send outfielder Cliff Floyd, who has pulled hamstring, to their triple-A affiliate in Charlotte on a rehabilitation assignment.

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Marlin Manager Jim Leyland was limping in the dugout Saturday because of a torn ligament and severe sprain in his right ankle.

Leyland missed the end of Friday night’s game against the San Diego Padres after a sixth-inning mishap in the bat room adjacent to the dugout. He slipped and fell on the wet floor.

An MRI exam showed he hadn’t damaged his Achilles’ tendon and no surgery will be necessary.

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New York Met right-hander Pete Harnisch, who has not pitched since opening day after being diagnosed with depression, will pitch for triple-A Norfolk today in Columbus.