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San Diego agreed to a one-year, $4 million contract with Miguel Andujar, adding a versatile right-handed bat to the lineup. The 31-year-old posted a strong .318/.352/.470 line in 94 games last season with the A’s and Reds, his best production since his 2018 ROY runner-up year, and he provides depth and platoon potential despite a history of injuries.
The column notes the Yankees’ ongoing search for a right-handed bat who can play multiple positions (first base, third base, and the outfield) while limiting strikeouts. With a lefty-dominant lineup and catchers (Rice, J.C. Escarra, and Austin Wells) also hitting left-handed, New York would benefit from balance alongside Wells, potentially enabling Escarra to be traded or used for depth at Triple-A. Rice is expected to remain at first base, underscoring the need for a flexible bat to complement Wells and stabilize the roster.
The Philadelphia Phillies have opted to leave pitcher Michael Lorenzen off their roster for the National League Wild Card Series against the Miami Marlins, instead choosing to carry an extra right-handed bat to counter Miami's left-heavy pitching staff. The Phillies believe they won't need 13 pitchers in the best-of-three series and have added infielder/outfielder Weston Wilson to the bench. Lorenzen, who threw a no-hitter in his second start for Philadelphia, could potentially be included in the next round if the Phillies advance.