After being released by the Toronto Blue Jays, infielder Paul DeJong is getting a new opportunity.
DeJong signed a major league contract with the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday, according to USA Today Major League Baseball writer Bob Nightingale.
DeJong is expected to join the Giants’ roster a day later against Philadelphia.
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DeJong was traded to Toronto from the St. Louis Cardinals at the trade deadline on Sunday.
온라인바카라 He was a disappointment with his new team, hitting just 3-for-44 in 13 games, and was eventually released with the return of starting shortstop Bo Bissett.
Prior to the trade, he played for one team, St. Louis. In seven seasons, he batted .233 with a .305 on-base percentage and .426 slugging percentage in 698 games.
He finished second in Rookie of the Year voting in 2017 and was an All-Star in 2019.
DeJong will replace starting shortstop Brandon Crawford, who is currently on the disabled list with a left forearm strain.