Ex-Met Jonathan Villar signs with Angels after being DFA’d by Cubs

Jonathan Villar has a brand new residence.

The previous Mets infielder signed with the Angels on Saturday, The Publish’s Jon Heyman confirmed. Villar began 2022 with the Cubs, however struggled, slashing .222/.271/.327 earlier than being designated for project.

Jonathan Villar
Jonathan Villar
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Chicago will probably be on the hook for the roughly $3.4 million left on Villar’s deal, with the Angels paying the prorated league minimal for so long as they've Villar on the roster. He figures to spice up an infield that’s at the moment ailing, with David Fletcher on the IL and Anthony Rendon out for the season.

Villar was a starter for the Mets final season, slashing .249/.322/.416 with 18 residence runs. He joins the eighth membership of his 10-year profession in Anaheim.

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