The Angels announced that they have signed catcher Travis d’Arnaud to a two-year deal. That pact comes with a $12MM guarantee for the Wasserman client, per Jeff Passan of ESPN on X. Right-hander Guillo Zuñiga has been designated for assignment in a corresponding move, per Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register on X. The Halos have also hired Sal Fasano as assistant pitching coach, per Sam Blum of The Athletic on X. He was previously with Atlanta as catching coach until being fired last month.
d’Arnaud, 36 in February, has been with Atlanta for the past few years. However, that club declined an $8MM club option to keep him around for the 2025, sending him to the open market last week. The veteran has quickly landed on his feet with a new deal at a slightly lower average annual value but with an additional guaranteed season.
More to come.