PITTSBURGH — Utility infielder Ramon Vázquez agreed Friday to a $4 million, two-year contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates after batting a career-high .290 for the Texas Rangers last season.

Vázquez can play all four infield positions. He had six homers and 40 RBI in 105 games last season and has a .257 career average in 595 games with the Mariners, Padres, Red Sox, Indians and Rangers.

The 32-year-old Vázquez played 70 games at third base, 26 at shortstop, 11 at second base and one at first base last season, his second with Texas.

Pirates general manager Neal Huntington said Vázquez "provides us depth and protection at all positions in the infield. His ability, versatility and veteran presence is a quality addition to our organization."

Vázquez, a free agent, was the only player with major league experience added by the Pirates during this week's winter meetings in Las Vegas. The Pirates and Vázquez reached the deal this week, but the infielder needed to pass a physical before the team announced his signing.

The Pirates also added former Cubs minor league pitcher of the year Donnie Veal, a left-hander, in the Rule 5 draft and lost left-hander Kyle Bloom to Detroit.

Right-hander Denny Bautista became a free agent when the Pirates did not offer him a contract for 2009.

Bautista went 4-4 with a 5.22 ERA in 51 games combined for Detroit and Pittsburgh.