Free-agent infielder Brandon Drury has reached an agreement on a two-year, $17 million deal with the Angels, a source told MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand. The club has not confirmed the deal.
The 30-year-old Drury teed off for a career-high 28 home runs over 138 games between the Reds and Padres in 2022.
Drury did a lot of his damage against left-handed pitchers, hitting .299 with a .955 OPS and 12 home runs in only 155 plate appearances against southpaws. He hit just .248 with a .757 OPS and 16 home runs in 413 plate appearances against righties.
Along with his power bat, the eight-year big league veteran provides plenty of versatility defensively. During his career, Drury has spent time at first base, second base, third base, shortstop and both corner outfield spots. He’s also served as a designated hitter, pinch-hitter and pinch-runner at times — and he’s even made one appearance on the mound.
Drury also had an impressive showing in the 2022 National League Championship Series against the Phillies. After going a combined 1-for-15 (.067) in the NL Wild Card Series and NL Division Series, Drury went 6-for-15 (.400) with a home run and five RBIs in the NLCS.
Overall, Drury is a career .252 hitter with a .736 OPS and 79 home runs over his time with the D-backs, Blue Jays, Mets, Yankees, Reds and Padres.