PHOENIX (AP) - Free-agent infielder Felipe Lopez and the Arizona Diamondbacks finalized their $3.5 million, one-year contract on Friday.
"We feel that Felipe fits our club well," general manager Josh Byrnes said. "He is a switch hitter with an ability to impact the game with power, speed and defense."
The 28-year-old Lopez has spent eight seasons in the majors and split this year between Washington and St. Louis. He batted .283 with six homers and 46 RBIs in 143 games.
PHOENIX (AP) - Free-agent infielder Felipe Lopez and the Arizona Diamondbacks finalized their $3.5 million, one-year contract on Friday.
"We feel that Felipe fits our club well," general manager Josh Byrnes said. "He is a switch hitter with an ability to impact the game with power, speed and defense."
The 28-year-old Lopez has spent eight seasons in the majors and split this year between Washington and St. Louis. He batted .283 with six homers and 46 RBIs in 143 games.
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