Angels bring back catcher Suzuki on 1-year deal
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The Angels are bringing back a familiar veteran catcher, as they agreed to a one-year, $1.75 million contract with Kurt Suzuki, the club announced on Wednesday.
Suzuki, a 15-year MLB veteran, spent the 2021 season with the Halos after signing a one-year, $1.5 million contract last offseason. He batted .224/.294/.342 with six homers and 16 RBIs in 72 games during his first year with Los Angeles.
Last season, Suzuki split the Halos’ catching duties with Max Stassi, who will also be back for the ’22 campaign. It’s possible the Angels will now pair the two together again this year.
The 38-year-old Suzuki has played for five teams in his big league career. He was named an All-Star while playing for the Twins in 2014, and he won the World Series with the Nationals in ’19.
The Halos also brought back another player from their 2021 roster, as they agreed to a Minor League deal with reliever AJ Ramos on Friday.