The Diamondbacks have actually re-signed infielder Jake Hager to a minors agreement with an invite to Spring Training, as introduced over the weekend break by the Triple- A Reno Aces.
Hager invested most of the 2022 period with Reno as well as reduced.261/.342/.391 with 5 crowning achievement as well as 8 swiped bases in his 303 plate looks at the Triple- A degree. He likewise got involved in 28 video games at the MLB degree as well as batted.240/.345/.280 with no homers as well as no swipes throughout 59 plate looks with the D-backs.
The 29-year-old journeyman– 30 in March– has actually verified efficient in managing every placement on the infield defensively, yet he will certainly haul a harsh.197 occupation big league batting standard as well as a. 531 occupation big league OPS right into camp inArizona Hager is possibly mosting likely to be deemed business deepness introducing the 2023 project, an alternative to action in as well as a minimum of offer qualified a handwear cover needs to something go awry with the Diamondbacks’ predicted infield beginners as well as bench fillers.
The present Arizona lineup expectation has Josh Rojas as well as Emmanuel Rivera platooning at 3rd base, Nick Ahmed managing shortstop tasks as well as Ketel Marte secured at 2nd. Evan Longoria is an added prospect for playing time at the warm edge, though it seems like the D-backs primarily intend to utilize him as their DH. 23-year-old switch-hitter Geraldo Perdomo is an excellent wager for an energetic back-up duty in between 3rd, brief as well as 2nd. Perdomo still has 2 choices staying as well as might see even more normal activity at Triple- An also after a harsh novice period at home plate.
