The Angels signed outfielder Ben Revere to a one-year, $4 million contract on Friday, per a club announcement. The 28-year-old stands to make another $2.25 million in incentives depending on the number of plate appearances he logs with the Angels in 2017 (via FanRag Sports’ Jon Heyman).
After splitting time in center and left field with the Nationals in 2016, Revere figures to platoon with Cameron Maybin in left field going forward. Jeff Fletcher of the OC Register pegs Revere as insurance in case Maybin struggles or gets injured, though Revere has seen plenty of his own troubles over the last year. The outfielder was non-tendered by the Nationals after slashing a career-worst .217/.260/.300 with two home runs and 14 stolen bases in 375 PA last season. Part of his decline can be attributed to a right oblique strain that kept him sidelined until the first week of May, however, and should he return a fraction of the .285/.320/.342 career line that marked his best years with the Twins, Phillies and Blue Jays, the Angels should see significant improvement in what has become a problem spot for them over the last few seasons.
With Revere on the books, the Angels designated first baseman/left fielder Ji-Man Choi for assignment. Choi made his major league debut with Anaheim in 2016, batting just .170/.271/.339 with five home runs in 129 PA.
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