LOS ANGELES — Right-hander Joe Blanton has agreed to a $4 million, one-year contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers.

The 35-year-old started 10 games for the Dodgers in late 2012 but is likely to be a long reliever this season.

He retired early in 2014 but revitalized his career last season as a reliever with Kansas City and Pittsburgh. He went 5-0 with a 1.57 ERA for the Pirates, making 21 relief appearances after arriving in late July.

Right-handed hitters hit .203 against Blanton.