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Red Sox closing in on deal for Seanez

The Red Sox, moving to fortify their late-inning relief, are closing in on a deal with free-agent right-hander Rudy Seanez, FOXSports.com has learned.

Seanez, 37, is expected to sign a one-year deal with an option for a second year. He likely would be used in a setup role along with right-hander Mike Timlin, and would give the team added protection if closer Keith Foulke again faltered.

"We're quite close to getting something done with Boston," said Seanez's agent, David Schwartz of CSMG Sports. "It's looking very good that something likely will get done at some point in the next few days. In principle, we're almost there."

Seanez posted a 2.69 ERA for the Padres last season, holding opposing batters to a .222 average while striking out 84 and issuing only 22 walks in 601/3 innings. The Braves were among the teams that had been pursuing him.