Cal Quantrill saw an opportunity and took it. That’s essentially what went into the right-handed pitcher’s decision to sign a one-year, $3.5 million deal with the Miami Marlins on Wednesday as the team began spring training at the Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium complex in Jupiter.

Right-hander Cal Quantrill and the Miami Marlins have agreed to a $3.5 million, one-year contract. Quantrill can earn an additional $500,000 in performance bonuses.

The Miami Marlins and right-hander Cal Quantrill have agreed to terms on a one-year deal worth $3.5 million. Quantrill can earn an additional $500,000 in performance bonuses. Quantrill, 30, has made 102 starts over the last four seasons and will add depth to a Miami rotation that hopes to be boosted by the expected return of ace Sandy Alcantara from Tommy John surgery.