As soon as-prized outfielder Joey Gallo has agreed to a cope with the Minnesota Twins value $11million over one yr in an try and revitalize his profession.
The previously highly-rated slugger was seen as a serious acquisition by the 2021 Yankees, earlier than he started struggling astronomically in New York.
Gallo solely hit for .159/.291/.368 with 25 residence runs and 46 RBIs in 140 video games whereas sporting a Yankees uniform.
Joey Gallo agreed to a one-year contract with Minnesota Twins value a profession excessive $11 million
After being traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers on the 2022 commerce deadline his struggles continued as he solely hit for .162/.277/.393 with seven homers in 44 video games for the west coast crew.
His last stat line in 2022 learn .160/.280/.357 with 19 residence runs with 163 strikeouts in 350 at-bats.
Gallo has by no means been a participant recognized for hitting a excessive batting common after hitting .199/.325/.469 over the course of his eight-year massive league profession.
He did, nonetheless, at all times show to be one of the crucial harmful energy hitters within the sport typically ending seasons with greater than 30-40 residence runs.
He was traded to the LA Dodgers after struggling to place up strong numbers in New York
He additionally displayed a eager eye on the plate to go together with a lot better-than-expected fielding and baserunning means for a participant who stands a big 6-foot-5, 250 kilos.
The Twins completed third within the AL Central season after ending with a 78-48 document and until Gallo can return to his peak energy numbers, the signing doubtless won’t do a lot to maneuver the needle for Minnesota.
It appears the Minnesota will likely be banking closely on this return to correct kind because the $11 million represents probably the most Gallo may have made in a single season.
Regardless of struggling mightily on the plate different abilities like his fielding netted him one other contract
