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James McCann Signs Major League Deal With Diamondbacks
The Arizona Diamondbacks have signed catcher James McCann to a Major League contract, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports. McCann became available when the Braves agreed to release him from a minor league deal. While McCann didn't have a path to immediate playing time with the Braves, it's a different story in Arizona. The Diamondbacks have been without starting backstop Gabriel Moreno (finger) for over a week. He's out indefinitely with a hairline fracture in his right index finger. In Moreno's absence, the Diamondbacks have used Jose Herrera and Aramis Garcia behind the plate. Neither player has experienced much success in the majors. McCann, on the other hand, is a former All-Star. However, the 35-year-old hasn't posed an offensive threat over the past few seasons. He spent 2024 with Baltimore and batted .234/.279/.388 with eight home runs and 31 RBI in 226 plate appearances. McCann will now give the catcher-needy Diamondbacks a credible veteran option, but he's unlikely to make an impact for fantasy managers.
Source: Ken Rosenthal
Source: Ken Rosenthal
