Dodgers Bring Back Former 1st-Round Pick on Minor-League Deal
Summary
The Los Angeles Dodgers have re-signed Nick Senzel, a former first-round draft pick, on a minor-league contract. Senzel was originally drafted in 2016 by the Cincinnati Reds and has previous major league experience, though he faces challenges in securing a spot on the Dodgers' major league roster.Key Facts
- The Dodgers have re-signed infielder Nick Senzel to a minor-league contract.
- Nick Senzel was the second overall draft pick in 2016 for the Cincinnati Reds.
- He has played six partial seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB).
- Senzel has a career OPS (On-base Plus Slugging) of .662, a measure of hitting performance.
- Last year, Senzel played in 96 games for the Dodgers' Triple-A team, with a .746 OPS, 12 home runs, and 62 RBIs.
- Senzel's defense has been a challenge, contributing to a negative career bWAR (Baseball Wins Above Replacement) of -3.1.
- Senzel's signing with the Dodgers was reported as unexpected or "previously unreported."
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