The Toronto Blue Jays signed catcher Christian Bethancourt and left-hander Richard Lovelady to minor league contracts, both of whom will attend major league camp during spring training. Bethancourt, who previously showed promise at the plate, has struggled offensively, with a career batting average of .229. Despite offensive issues, he retains defensive value, specifically in controlling the running game, boasting a strong caught-stealing percentage. With Alejandro Kirk as the starter, Bethancourt could be vying for a backup role amidst a currently thin catching roster.
Bethancourt has controlled the running game quite nicely thanks to a rocket arm that received 80 grades on the 20-80 scale during his prospect days.
Bethancourt's lifetime .229/.259/.367 batting line in the big leagues reflects his struggles to secure a position as a regular catcher.
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