The former Met will join the Yankees’ American League East rival team.
The Toronto Blue Jays reached a deal with veteran infielder Eduardo Escobar on Thursday night. Confirmed by Jon Heyman of the Post..
The club has not approved this contract.
On June 24, one month before last season’s trade deadline, the Mets traded the 35-year-old veteran to the Los Angeles Angels for two minor league pitchers.
Escobar, who signed a two-year, $20 million contract with the Mets before the 2022 season, had just six home runs and 31 RBIs in 99 games with the Amazons and Angels last season.
It was a far cry from Escobar’s 20 home runs and 69 RBIs in 139 games in his first season with the team. His career slash line is .253/.305/.430 with 164 home runs and 636 RBIs.
The Blue Jays had been considering adding infielders due to the potential departures of third baseman Matt Chapman and second baseman Whit Melified, and had already added several veteran infielders before signing Escobar. ing.
Toronto has already added third baseman Justin Turner and Isaiah Kiner-Falefa, who could become the club’s primary designated hitter.
The former Yankees utility man played shortstop, second base and third base during his two-year tenure with the Bombers.
In recent years, Escobar has played primarily as a third baseman, but he also plays an important role as a second baseman.
