![]TORONTO, ON - AUGUST 30: Jackie Bradley Jr. #25 of the Toronto Blue Jays runs to first base against the Chicago Cubs at Rogers Centre on August 30, 2022 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.](https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/562963/w640xh360_GettyImages-1420786877.jpg?ts=1677713164)
The Kansas City Royals signed outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. to a minor-league contract, the team announced.
The 32-year-old Gold Glover and former All-Star slashed .203/.255/.311 with the Boston Red Sox and Toronto Blue Jays last season.
Bradley is a gifted defender, accumulating 74 defensive runs saved and making several highlight-reel plays throughout his career.
His shortcomings come at the plate, where he's posted a .692 OPS (84 OPS+) in 1,138 career games.
Bradley should provide the Royals with a veteran presence in center field after Kansas City dealt Michael A. Taylor to the Minnesota Twins in January.
