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Boston Red Sox

Red Sox Recall Slick-Fielding Utility Man Before Home Opener

The Red Sox optioned Bobby Dalbec and called up Romy González for versatility.

Romy González provides offensive spark and defensive versatility to the Red Sox lineup. [ more ]

MLB Trade Rumors

Orioles Trade Diego Castillo To Twins

Diego Castillo, a 26-year-old utility player, was traded from the Orioles to the Twins for cash.

Castillo has moved between multiple organizations in a short period but has shown promise with his hitting and defensive versatility. [ more ]

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Yankees Sign Josh VanMeter To Minor League Deal

The New York Yankees have signed utility player Josh VanMeter to a minor league deal.

VanMeter has 300 games of big league experience and offers defensive versatility. [ more ]

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MLB Trade Rumors

Kevin Newman Opts Out Of Diamondbacks Deal

Kevin Newman opted out of minor league contract with Diamondbacks and is now a free agent.

Newman has been with the Reds for a season, showing potential in 2019 but mainly serving as a utility player. [ more ]

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Matt Duffy Opts Out Of Minors Contract With Rangers

Infielder exercised opt-out clause in minor league deal with Rangers.

Duffy's role in MLB has evolved into a part-time utility player in recent years. [ more ]

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Atlanta Braves

Culberson strikes out with Braves in try to be P

Charlie Culberson was attempting to transition into a pitcher at 34 but was released by the Atlanta Braves.

Culberson has primarily been a utility player with limited pitching experience and is not considering retirement. [ more ]

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Diamondbacks Release Elvis Andrus

The Diamondbacks released Elvis Andrus from his minor league deal

Geraldo Perdomo will be the team's everyday shortstop [ more ]

McCovey Chronicles

Wednesday BP: Giants trade for utility player Otto Lopez

The San Francisco Giants have acquired utility player Otto López in a trade with the Toronto Blue Jays for cash considerations.

López is known for his excellent offensive numbers and defensive versatility, but has limited power and stolen base success. [ more ]

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San Francisco Giants

A "true" second baseman

Thairo Estrada started as a utility man but had a breakout year in 2022 playing second base for the San Francisco Giants.

Estrada also played other positions such as shortstop, outfield, and third base throughout the season. [ more ]

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San Francisco Giants

Community Prospect List No. 16

Utility player Tyler Fitzgerald is ranked as the No. 15 prospect in the San Francisco Giants organization.

Fitzgerald had an impressive season in the minors, showing improvement in his batting average, strikeout rate, and power numbers. [ more ]

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Dodgers Nation

Chris Taylor Recently Worked With Dodgers' Hitting Coaches; 'Right Now My Swing Feels Good'

Chris Taylor discusses his swing mechanics and confidence going into spring training.

Last season, Taylor had a slow start but improved his performance after a 3-for-3 game in May. [ more ]

Dodgers Nation

Dodgers' Utility Man Chris Taylor Unsure of His Role Next Season

The Los Angeles Dodgers have a stacked roster heading into the 2024 season, but utility man Chris Taylor is unsure of his role.

Taylor is willing to play wherever is best for the team and fill in where needed.

He played multiple positions in 2023 and will likely continue to do so in 2024, primarily in the outfield. [ more ]

Dodgers Nation

Dodgers' Chris Taylor Feels 'As Close to 100 Percent as I've Been in a While'

The Los Angeles Dodgers prioritize depth and have had success due to their deep roster.

Chris Taylor, a utility player for the Dodgers, provides value with his ability to play multiple positions. [ more ]

Dodger Blue

2023 Los Angeles Dodgers Player Reviews: Yonny Hernandez

The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired Yonny Hernández in a trade with the Oakland Athletics in December 2022.

Hernández provided defensive versatility and saw time at second and third base during his stint with the Dodgers. [ more ]

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