Twins signed RHP Kevin Correia to a two-year, $10 million contract.

The deal was agreed to on Monday then made official on Thursday after the 32-year-old right-hander passed his physical. Correia doesn't strike anybody out and owns a pedestrian 4.54 career ERA, but he's an upgrade for the weak Minnesota starting rotation. And he could carry decent value in deeper fantasy leagues because he'll be making half his starts at the cavernous Target Field.

ESPN's Jerry Crasnick reports that the Twins are close to a two-year deal with right-hander Kevin Correia.

The 32-year-old right-hander posted an uninspiring 4.21 ERA and 1.30 WHIP in 171 innings this past summer for the Pirates but should get a nice boost in fantasy value in making the move to the pitcher-friendly confines of Target Field. Correia also drew free agent interest this offseason from the Rockies, Orioles, Brewers, Royals and at least one team from Japan.

CBS Sports' Jon Heyman hears that Kevin Correia is considering multiple multi-year offers.

One of the offers is from Japan. Heyman doesn't list any teams from the states whose offers Correia is mulling, but the right-hander has been linked previously to the Rockies, Orioles and Royals. Correia posted a 4.21 ERA and 1.30 WHIP in 171 innings this past season for the Pirates.

Troy Renck of the Denver Post reports that the Rockies have had "ongoing dialogue" with Kevin Correia.

The Orioles are also known to have interest in the free agent right-hander. Correia posted a 4.21 ERA and 1.30 WHIP in 171 innings this past year for the Pirates.

Dan Connolly of the Baltimore Sun reports that the Orioles have interest in free agent Kevin Correia.

Correia has also been drawing interest recently from the Rockies. The 32-year-old right-hander registered a pedestrian 4.21 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 89/46 K/BB ratio in 171 innings this past season for the Pirates. He should be rather inexpensive on a one-year contract.

Troy Renck of the Denver Post reports that the Rockies have expressed interest in numerous free agent pitchers, including Kevin Correia and Jeff Francis.

The Rockies are also keeping an eye on the trade market as they attempt to bolster their rotation. Correia posted a 4.21 ERA and 89/46 K/BB ratio over 171 innings this past season with the Pirates. Francis had a 5.58 ERA in 24 starts with the Rockies in 2012 and has previously expressed interest in returning.

The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review confirms the Pirates are not expected to re-sign Kevin Correia.

Correia was relegated to the bullpen in the second half of last season and there's been no indication that he'll be brought back. The 32-year-old posted a 12-11 record, 4.21 ERA and 89/46 K/BB ratio in 171 total innings (28 starts) and will test the free agent market. Beat writer Rob Biertempfel believes Kyle McPherson is a candidate to replace Correia on the Pirates' 25-man roster.

Kevin Correia was impressive in Tuesday's victory over the Braves, surrendering just one run on six hits over 6 2/3 innings.

Correia punched out five and walked one in the game. The only damage against him came in the fourth inning where Juan Francisco delivered an RBI double. He certainly finished the season strong, posting five quality starts in his final six outings, finishing with a 12-11 record, 4.21 ERA and 89/46 K/BB ratio in 171 innings.

Kevin Correia matched his career-high with nine strikeouts, while allowing four runs (three earned) on seven hits and a walk over six-plus innings in a loss to the Astros.

He had allowed just an RBI single to Brett Wallace in the first inning, and took the mound in the seventh with the score tied at 1-1. After a leadoff single, Clint Barmes booted what would've been a double play ground out, and Jason Castro followed with a three-run homer. He'll head into Thursday's start against the Mets in New York with an 11-10 record, 4.11 ERA and 82/44 K/BB ratio in 160 innings of work.

Kevin Correia tossed seven shutout innings in a 3-0 win over the Cubs on Monday night.

After a three-and-a-half hour rain delay, Correia held the Cubs to just two hits (both) singles while striking out six and walking just one. It was his longest start since May 10. He'll carry a 4.09 ERA into a favorable matchup against the Astros this weekend.

Kevin Correia turned in a quality start in Tuesday's loss to the Reds, allowing four runs (three earned) on seven hits over six innings.

He walked three and struck out two. Brandon Phillips was responsible for most of the damage, blasting a solo homer in the first inning, lining an RBI double in the second and coming around to score on a wild pitch. With a 10-9 record and 4.29 ERA, Correia is having a decent 2012 campaign.

Kevin Correia looked good Wednesday against the feeble Astros' lineup, tossing six innings of one-run ball in the 6-3 victory.

Correia allowed just four hits and a walk while striking out one. The veteran right-hander has been in and out of the rotation over the last month and was filling in this time for the injured Jeff Karstens (hip). It's possible he could take Karstens' turn again next week in Cincinnati.

Kevin Correia yielded three runs -- two earned -- and seven hits in 4 1/3 innings Monday in a loss to the Padres.

If the Pirates fail to make the postseason by a game this year, one wonders if they'll think back to this one with regret. There had to be better options available than starting Correia a day after he threw two innings in relief. Then again, the Pirates scored just one run tonight, so maybe it didn't matter a whole lot.

Kevin Correia will start Monday night against the Padres.

Correia will start despite throwing 24 pitches over two innings of relief in Sunday's 19-inning marathon against the Cardinals. He'll become the first Pirate since Pascual Perez in 1981 to pitch in relief one day and start the next day.

Kevin Correia has been demoted to the bullpen.

It's the second time in the last month that he's been removed from the rotation, as James McDonald solidified his spot with a terrific start Friday. Correia requested a trade following his first demotion, and he probably still isn't happy about moving into a long relief role.

Kevin Correia was knocked around for six runs (five earned) over six innings Tuesday night against the Dodgers.

Correia gave up seven hits while walking one and striking out three. Hardly the best way to make a case to keep a rotation spot over James McDonald. On the bright side, he'll have a decent chance to rebound next week against the Padres in PETCO.

Kevin Correia bent but didn't break in Wednesday's 7-6 win over the Diamondbacks, allowing four runs (three earned) on six hits and three walks in six innings.

Correia struck out five in improving to 9-5. The win was his sixth in seventh outings, though he's been quality just four times in that span. He'll bring a 4.49 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 57/34 K/BB ratio into his Monday tilt with the Dodgers at home.

Kevin Correia will make a spot start for the Pirates when they battle the Diamondbacks at home on Wednesday.

Corria was shifted to the bullpen with the recent acquisition of Wandy Rodriguez and has since requested a trade from the Pirates. They could be giving him this start to showcase him for a potential swap, or it could be simply to give the rest of their starters an extra day of rest.

Michael Sanserino of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette writes that the Pirates "likely will try to trade" Kevin Correia before the deadline.

If they're able to get anything decent for him, it would make sense. Correia was just demoted to the bullpen following the acquisition of Wandy Rodriguez, and he'll be a free agent after the season. On the other hand, Erik Bedard is on pace to make 30 starts for the first time since 2006, so keeping Correia around as insurance might not be a bad idea, either.

The Pirates have moved Kevin Correia to the bullpen.

The Pirates acquired Wandy Rodriguez from the disabled list this week and Jeff Karstens has pitched brilliantly since returning from the disabled list, so Correia is the odd man out. The 31-year-old right-hander has a 4.24 ERA and 50/30 K/BB ratio over 108 1/3 innings and can be safely dropped outside of deeper NL-only formats.