The New York Mets announced they have signed veteran catcher Jose Lobaton to a minor deal with an invitation to major league camp. Lobaton, 33, hit just .170/.248/.277 with three doubles, four home runs and 11 RBI in 51 games for the Washington Nationals in 2017. He has spent parts of the last four seasons with the Nats. The switch-hitting catcher is known for his strong defense behind the plate...
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The Los Angeles Angels announced they have signed infielder Zack Cozart. Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports the deal is for three-years, $38 million. Cozart, 32, had a breakout season in 2017 when he hit .297/.385/.548 with 24 doubles, seven triples, 24 home runs. 141 OPS+ and struck out only 78 times in 438 at-bats. He also set a career-high with 4.9 WAR, earned his first All-Star appearance...
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The Philadelphia Phillies have signed first baseman Carlos Santana to a three-year, $60 million deal according to Jon Heyman of Fan Rag Sports. There is also a team option for a fourth season at $17.5 million. Santana, 31, has been with the Cleveland Indians for the entirety of his Major League career. He was primarily a catcher from 2010 to 2014 when he started shifting to first base. He has...
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The San Diego Padres have acquired shortstop Freddy Galvis from the Philadelphia Phillies for pitching prospect Enyel De Los Santos according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today. Galvis, 28, hit just .255/.309/.382, with 80 wRC+, 29 doubles, six triples, 12 home runs and 14 stolen bases in 2017 for the Phillies. He was a poor defender with -5 DRS, but did have a 3.5 UZR/150. For his career, Galvis...
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The New York Mets and Minnesota Twins are interested in free agent first baseman Mike Napoli according to Gerry Fraley of Dallas Morning News. The Tampa Bay Rays are also interested per Marc Tompkin of the TB Times. It was reported earlier this week that new Mets manager Mickey Callaway had reached out to Napoli to gauge his interest in playing in Queens. The 36-year-old played for the Cleveland...
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