Angels sign C Travis d’Arnaud to 2-year, $12M deal
Oct 1, 2024; San Diego, California, USA; Atlanta Braves catcher Travis d'Arnaud (16) hits a double against the San Diego Padres during the fourth inning in game one of the Wildcard round for the 2024 MLB Playoffs at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images The Los Angeles Angels signed catcher Travis d'Arnaud to a two-year, $12 million contract on Tuesday.
The Braves' former No. 1 catcher hit free agency this offseason after Atlanta declined an $8 million option on d'Arnaud's contract for the 2025 season.
The 35-year-old batted .238 with 15 home runs and 48 RBIs in 99 games in 2024. He was part of the Braves' 2021 World Series championship team and a first-time All-Star selection in 2022.
In five years with the Braves, d'Arnaud batted .251 with 60 home runs and 207 RBIs in 384 games. The veteran also spent time with the New York Mets (2013-19), Los Angeles Dodgers (2019) and Tampa Bay Rays (2019), and in 884 career games he is a .248 hitter with 123 homers, 438 RBIs and 374 runs.
He was a Silver Slugger award recipient in 2020 after batting a career-high .321.
In a corresponding move, the Angels designated right-handed pitcher Guillo Zuniga for assignment. Zuniga, 26, appeared in 15 games in 2024, his first season with the Angels, and amassed a 5.09 ERA in 17 2/3 innings.
--Field Level Media
Michael Page’s UFC Exit Proves Winning Isn’t Always Enough
Mets vs. Yankees Subway Series Friday Betting Picks
- MLB Best Bets: Three Picks for Thursday’s Five-Game Slate
- Rams vs. 49ers Bet Prediction: Why Los Angeles Is the Pick in Australia
- MLB Wednesday Betting Picks: Cubs vs. Brewers, Aaron Judge and More
- Seahawks vs. Patriots Betting Pick for Super Bowl LX Rematch
- FIBA Women’s World Cup Picks: Back Team USA and Germany in Tuesday’s Action
- Dana White's Contender Series Week 5 Predictions and Picks
- Reds vs. Dodgers Prediction: Why the Dodgers Run Line Is Tuesday’s Best Bet
