Summary
Nick Madrigal, a baseball player once picked fourth overall in the 2018 draft, signed with the New York Mets but did not play due to a shoulder injury. Instead, he has now signed with the Los Angeles Angels, aiming for a spot on their team in the upcoming season.
Key Facts
- Nick Madrigal was the fourth overall pick in the 2018 MLB draft.
- He signed with the New York Mets but had a shoulder injury during spring training.
- Madrigal did not play any games for the Mets in the regular season.
- After becoming a free agent, Madrigal signed a minor-league contract with the Los Angeles Angels.
- The contract with the Angels includes an invitation to spring training.
- Madrigal has a major league batting average of .274 but is known for having low power, with only four home runs in his MLB career.
- The Mets signed Madrigal to a $1.35 million split contract, while another player, Jose Iglesias, signed for $3 million with a different team.
