Angels bring back catcher Suzuki on 1-year deal
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The Angels are bringing back a familiar veteran catcher, as they agreed to a one-year, $1.75 million contract with Kurt Suzuki, the club announced on Wednesday.
Suzuki, a 15-year MLB veteran, spent the 2021 season with the Halos after signing a one-year, $1.5 million contract last offseason. He batted .224/.294/.342 with six homers and 16 RBIs in 72 games during his first year with Los Angeles.
Last season, Suzuki split the Halos¡¯ catching duties with Max Stassi, who will also be back for the ¡¯22 campaign. It¡¯s possible the Angels will now pair the two together again this year.
The 38-year-old Suzuki has played for five teams in his big league career. He was named an All-Star while playing for the Twins in 2014, and he won the World Series with the Nationals in ¡¯19.
The Halos also brought back another player from their 2021 roster, as they agreed to a Minor League deal with reliever AJ Ramos on Friday.