The Los Angeles Angels, which are moving most diligently in the early offseason, have recruited an FA catcher this time.
The Angels announced on the 13th (Korea Standard Time) that they have agreed to a two-year contract with catcher Travis d’Arnaud (35).
According to local media such as ‘MLB.com ‘, the contract is worth 12 million dollars for two years (about 16.9 billion dollars).
Dano is a veteran of 884 games in 12 seasons in the major leagues.
He had his best years playing for the Atlanta Braves for the past five years. He won the Silver Slugger in 2020, contributed to his team’s World Series win in 2021, and was named an All-Star in 2022.
In the 2024 season, he recorded a batting average of 0.238 on-base percentage of 0.302 slugging percentage of 0.436, 15 homers and 48 RBIs in 99 games. 메이저놀이터
In defense, he posted a 20.4 percent stolen base blocking rate. In the 2024 season, he pitched 7062/3 innings, recording 19.1 percent.
Born in Long Beach, California, he graduated from Lakewood High School, 15 miles west of Angel Stadium. He played for his hometown team.
MLB.com expected Dano to be able to take on the mentor role of starting catcher Logan Ohoffi as he showed veteran leadership with the Angels.
The future of Matt Thais, another catcher, is uncertain. Thais has run out of minor league options.
The Angels have been busy since early November. They acquired outfielder Jorge Soler and infielder Scott Kingery in trade and signed right-hander Kyle Hendricks to a one-year contract.
