Angels sign Cliff Pennington to 2-year deal

The Los Angeles Angels bolstered their infield depth Tuesday afternoon, agreeing to a two-year deal with veteran utility man Cliff Pennington worth a reported $3.75 million, according to ESPN's Jerry Crasnick.

"We are thrilled to add Cliff to the roster," general manager Billy Eppler said. "His defensive versatility, along with a veteran presence in the clubhouse, will be welcomed additions to the club."

Pennington, 31, split the 2015 campaign between the Arizona Diamondbacks and Toronto Blue Jays, stumbling to minus-0.4 wins above replacement while posting a career-worst .578 OPS over 105 games. A first-round pick in the 2005 draft, Pennington spent time at four different positions - shortstop, second base, third base, and left field - while also making an unexpected relief appearance on the mound for Toronto in Game 4 of the ALCS.

Over parts of eight seasons in the majors, Pennington owns a .245/.313/.344 slash line (81 OPS+) with 30 home runs and 18 defensive runs saved across stints with the Blue Jays, Diamondbacks, and Oakland Athletics.

Pennington, a switch-hitter, could split time at third base this season with 25-year-old rookie Kyle Kubitza, while also receiving the occasional start at second in lieu of Johnny Giavotella.