Last Updated on December 21, 2019 1:00 pm by admin
DETROIT (AP) The Detroit Tigers agreed to one-year deals with free agents Jonathan Schoop and C.J. Cron, adding some power to a team that finished last in the American League in home runs in 2019.
The deals are each for $6.1 million.
Schoop and Cron both played for Minnesota last season, helping the Twins hit a record 307 home runs. Schoop, a second baseman, batted .256 with 23 homers – his fourth straight season with over 20. He turned 28 in October.
The 29-year-old Cron hit .253 with 25 home runs. He started 110 games at first base.
The Tigers announced the agreements Saturday and also designated first baseman Brandon Dixon for assignment.
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AP Baseball Writer Ronald Blum contributed to this report.
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