PHILADELPHIA — Dontrelle Willis has a new role on another new team.

The Philadelphia Phillies signed the left-hander to an $850,000, one-year contract on Thursday. Willis joins his fourth team in three seasons, looking to revive his career out of the bullpen.

“I’m excited,” Willis said.

The 30-year-old Willis was the 2003 NL Rookie of the Year with Florida and finished second in Cy Young Award voting in 2005. He was 1-6 with a 5.00 ERA for Cincinnati last year.

Willis is expected to pitch out of the bullpen for the Phillies, who’ve won five straight NL East titles. He’s 72-69 with a 4.17 ERA in nine seasons with four teams.

Willis has made just three relief appearances in 205 career games in the regular season. He didn’t allow a run in three relief appearances in the 2003 World Series, helping the Marlins beat the New York Yankees.

“Dontrelle, I believe, is at a point in his career where he is ready to make the transition to being an effective reliever,” general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. said.

“Because of his experience, past success and overall positive energy, we feel this will be an opportunity to benefit both him and the team, especially with the success he has had against left-handed hitters, both recently and over the course of his career.”

Left-handers hit .127 against Willis in 55 at-bats last season. They’ve hit just .200 against him during his career.

“Wherever they need me, whatever role,” Willis said. “I heard someone talking about pinch-hitting, so whatever role. With all of these starters going nine and 10 innings, I’m not sure I’ll get the chance to do that. But I just want to get into the best shape I can be and I feel great. I’m not going to rock the boat; I just want to get on.”

Willis’ deal includes $400,000 in performance bonuses, including $25,000 for 30 plate appearances.