Report: Former Diamondback Wilmer Flores signing with Giants
Feb 4, 2020, 1:59 PM
Arizona Diamondbacks' Wilmer Flores runs the bases after hitting a solo home run during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets, his former team, Monday, Sept. 9, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
(AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
Wilmer Flores, an infielder who spent last season with the Arizona Diamondbacks, has agreed to a contract with the San Francisco Giants, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan.
In his one year with Arizona, Flores hit .317 with nine home runs and 37 RBIs in 265 at-bats.
He spent most of his time at second base but played first base during 16 games, four of which were starts.
Last season, Flores was paid $3.75 million by the Diamondbacks. The team turned down his $6 million option for 2020, which came with a $500,000 buyout, according to the Associated Press.
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The Giants will sign Flores to a multi-year contract, according to Passan.
He is expected to play second base or a utility role.
Flores spent the first six years of his career with the New York Mets. He has a career batting average of .268 with 77 home runs and 290 RBIs.
Ketel Marte is in line to take Flores’ time at second base for the D-backs. Marte is expected to be the full-time second baseman with Arizona’s signing of center fielder Starling Marte.
