ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA — Seeking to revitalize their injury-hit stadium, the Los Angeles Angels have acquired double-hitter Eduardo Escobar from the New York Mets in a deal for two baseball pitchers.
Escobar, 34, had a slow start to the season and lost his job at third base in April when the Mets promoted Brett Batty.
Escobar famously thrived in a combined role of third and second base, yet he hit . 333 (20-for-60) with three homers, two triples, 10 RBIs and 951 OPS in his last 25 games.
He believes he will get playing time and provide needed depth for the Angels, who are missing third baseman Anthony Rendon and Colombian outfielder Gio Orcilla due to injuries. Rookie shortstop Zach Neto is also on the disabled list.
Los Angeles also received cash in the trade. Escobar, a 2021 National League All-Star with Arizona, is in season two of a $20 million, two-year contract he signed with the Mets, which includes a $9 million team option in 2024 with an option starting at $500,000.
With a few small league arms to support the outfield staff, the Mets welcomed right fielders Landon Marco and Coleman Crowe. Both are Double-A entrees with Rocket City.
Marco, 23, is 3-6 with a 4.88 ERA in 12 starts, striking out 45 in 59 innings pitched.
Crowe, 22, is 2-0 with a 1.88 ERA and 31 home runs in four 24 innings pitched games.
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