Tyler Naquin has signed a minor league contract with the Cleveland Guardians and will transition from being an outfielder to a right-handed pitcher. This position switch marks a significant change in Naquin's career as he has played exclusively in the outfield throughout his major league tenure from 2016 to 2023. At 34, with notable arm strength ratings, the Guardians are optimistic about his new role, although he has no prior pitching experience. Naquin recorded a batting average of .263 over his major league career and played only eight games in the 2023 season.
Tyler Naquin has agreed to a minor league contract with the Cleveland Guardians, planning to switch from outfield to pitching at spring training.
Naquin, who turns 34 this April, played outfield for 511 games in the majors and has never pitched professionally.
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