Blue Jays, Escobar agree to minor-league deal
The Toronto Blue Jays and veteran infielder Eduardo Escobar agreed to a minor-league contract, the club announced Friday.
The addition of Escobar gives the Blue Jays another option to play third base or second base - two positions without definitive starters.
Toronto's other options include Isiah Kiner-Falefa, Cavan Biggio, Santiago Espinal, and Davis Schneider after Matt Chapman and Whit Merrifield departed via free agency.
Escobar posted one of the worst seasons of his 13-year career during his age-34 campaign last year. He slashed .226/.269/.344 with six homers and 31 RBIs over a combined 99 games between the New York Mets and Los Angeles Angels.
However, he was solid in 2021-22, which included an All-Star berth two years ago after going deep 28 times with 90 RBIs and a .786 OPS across 146 contests with the Arizona Diamondbacks and Milwaukee Brewers.
HEADLINES
- Top 20 trade candidates: D-Backs stars provide deadline intrigue
- Buxton won't waive no-trade clause: 'I'm a Minnesota Twin' for life
- Police: Home of D-Backs star Marte burglarized during All-Star break
- MLB All-Star Game sees slight drop in viewers despite swing-off
- MLB's All-Star Game can't decide what it wants to be