CHICAGO -- A source confirmed earlier reports that veteran right-hander Brad Penny has been signed by the Chicago White Sox to a minor league contract with an invite to big league camp at spring training.

The 36-year old has 14 years of experience, returning to the major leagues last season for eight games (four stars) with the Miami Marlins after missing the 2013 season. He was 2-1 with a 6.58 ERA with the Marlins.

Penny is 121-101 in his career with a 4.29 ERA over 349 appearances, 319 of them starts. He was an All-Star in 2006 and 2007 with the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Penny will get a chance to compete for the No. 5 spot in the rotation with Hector Noesi.