Phillies sign veteran reliever Chad Qualls

The Phillies have signed veteran righthanded reliever Chad Qualls to a one-year deal worth $1.15 million.

The journeyman is an innings eater and has pitched with the Astros, the Arizona Diamondbacks, the Tampa Bay Rays and San Diego, toiling in 77 games and going 6-8 with a 3.51 ERA for the Padres last season.

Since 2005, no Major League pitcher has appeared in more games than Qualls (512).