Angels Sign Kurt Suzuki Friday
4 years agoThe Los Angeles Angels agreed to a one-year, $1.5 million deal with veteran catcher Kurt Suzuki on Friday, according to a source. Suzuki figures to split the catching workload with Max Stassi in 2021, with Anthony Bemboom also an option behind the two on the 40-man roster. Stassi is coming off left hip surgery last October, so the 37-year-old Suzuki, who won the 2004 College World Series with Cal State Fullerton, could take on a bigger role to begin the season. Suzuki played in 33 games for the Nationals in 2020, hitting .270/.349/.396 with two home runs and 17 RBI. He also hit .264/.324/.486 with a career-high 17 long balls and 63 RBI in 85 games in 2019, helping the Nationals win the World Series that season. While you shouldn't expect that much power from the former All-Star in 2014, especially in a part-time role, Suzuki can provide some decent production in two-catcher leagues.
Source: MLB.com - Mark Feinsand
Source: MLB.com - Mark Feinsand