The Cleveland Guardians have signed former outfielder Tyler Naquin to a minor league contract, aiming to shift his career from the outfield to the mound as a pitcher. Naquin, who last played in the major leagues in 2023 for the Chicago White Sox, has never pitched professionally. He brings a history in the outfield, having played under the Guardians and other MLB teams, amassing a .263 batting average with significant contributions in home runs and RBIs in his career.
Tyler Naquin, formerly an outfielder, has signed a minor league contract with the Cleveland Guardians, aiming to transition into a pitcher.
Naquin, 34, last played in the majors in 2023 for the Chicago White Sox but hasn't pitched in any major league game yet.
In his career, Naquin has batted .263 with 61 home runs spanning five seasons with the Cleveland Guardians and other teams.
Having started his career with the Guardians, Naquin played primarily as an outfielder but hopes to reinvent himself on the mound.
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