Blue Jays sign Kiermaier
December 29th, 2023
The Toronto Blue Jays have agreed to terms with OF Kevin Kiermaier on a one-year contract (US $10,500,000).
Kiermaier, 33, batted .265 in his first season with the Blue Jays in 2023, recording 21 doubles, six triples, eight home runs, and 36 RBI over 129 games. The 6-1, 210 lb. centerfielder also took home his fourth career Gold Glove Award last season. Kiermaier was drafted by the Rays in 2010 and made his debut with the club in 2013. In 11 seasons patrolling Major League outfields, the Fort Wayne, IN, native has appeared in 1,043 MLB games, batting .249 with 308 extra-base hits, 352 RBI, and 126 stolen bases.