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Blue Jays Acquire Former Phillies Second Baseman: Report

Blue Jays Acquire Former Phillies Second Baseman: Report

Summary

The Toronto Blue Jays signed Rafael Lantigua, a second baseman, to a minor-league contract. Lantigua previously played in the Phillies' Triple-A team and has a history with the Blue Jays.

Key Facts

  • The Toronto Blue Jays signed Rafael Lantigua to a minor-league contract.
  • Lantigua played 123 games in the Phillies' Triple-A team last year.
  • He was originally signed by the Blue Jays in 2016.
  • Lantigua is 27 years old and stands 5-foot-7 tall.
  • He has played 681 games in the Blue Jays organization before becoming a free agent.
  • Last season, he had a batting average of .230 and walked 77 times but hit few extra-base hits.
  • Toronto has multiple options at second base, but Lantigua will compete for a spot.

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