Red Sox announce four-year, $88 million deal with Hanley Ramirez, DFA Juan Francisco

By Drew SilvaNov 25, 2014, 6:38 PM EST
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From beat writer Brian MacPherson of the Providence Journal …

FOX Sports’ Ken Rosenthal reported Monday afternoon that Hanley had agreed to a four-year, $88 million contract with a $22 million vesting option for 2019. He has never played left field, but it’s one of the least-demanding defensive positions in baseball and it’s made even easier at Fenway Park because of the Green Monster. It has been a busy Tuesday for the Red Sox, who also hosted an introductory press conference at Fenway for third baseman Pablo Sandoval and his five-year, $98 million deal (with a club option for 2020).

Juan Francisco was picked up on a November 19 waiver claim from the Blue Jays and looked poised to get a share of the playing time at the hot corner for Boston in 2015, but his stay lasted all of seven days.

Adeiny Hechavarría rejoins Braves on one-year, $1 million deal

Adeiny Hechavarría
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By Bill BaerJan 17, 2020, 11:57 AM EST
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On Thursday, ESPN’s Jeff Passan reported that the Braves and shortstop Adeiny Hechavarría reunited on a one-year, $1 million contract.

Hechavarría, 30, began the season with the Mets but was released in mid-August and joined the Braves shortly thereafter. He enjoyed more success in Atlanta, albeit in a smaller sample size. In aggregate, Hechavarría hit .241/.299/.443 with nine home runs and 33 RBI over 221 trips to the plate. More importantly, he provided versatility with above-average defense.

The Braves are banking on Hechavarría doing more of the same in 2020 as a backup infielder. He will spell Ozzie Albies, Dansby Swanson, Johan Camargo, and Austin Riley as needed.