Mar 12, 2007 12:05 AM EST

The Red Sox on Sunday signed righthander Jonathan Papelbon to a one-year contract. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Papelbon, 26, emerged as an outstanding closer for the Red Sox last season, going 4-2 with 35 saves and a 0.92 ERA.

The runner-up for the American League Rookie of the Year, Papelbon is making the transition to the starting rotation this spring.

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