Arizona Diamondbacks Re-sign James McCann to $2.75 Million Deal

UPDATE: The Arizona Diamondbacks have officially re-signed catcher James McCann on a $2.75 million one-year deal, as confirmed by The Associated Press earlier today. This agreement, reached on Thursday, includes the potential for up to $500,000 in bonuses, enhancing McCann’s incentive to perform.

The 35-year-old McCann, who joined the D-backs in June, made a noticeable impact last season, batting .260 with five home runs and 17 RBIs. His experience proved invaluable, particularly in mentoring the team’s young pitchers such as Ryne Nelson and Brandon Pfaadt.

With this re-signing, McCann is expected to serve as the backup to Gabriel Moreno, who had an impressive season, hitting .285 with nine home runs and 40 RBIs. However, Moreno’s recent injury history has raised concerns about his durability, making McCann’s role even more crucial for the team’s success.

McCann, a former 2019 All-Star with the Chicago White Sox, is set to enter his 13th season in Major League Baseball. Over his career, he has achieved a batting average of .242 and has hit 97 home runs.

The D-backs are banking on McCann’s experience to bolster their roster as they prepare for the upcoming season. The team aims to capitalize on his leadership and offensive contributions to build on last year’s performance.

Stay tuned for further updates as this story develops. The D-backs are expected to make an official announcement regarding the contract shortly.