Orioles Acquire James McCann From The Mets
The Baltimore Orioles acquired catcher James McCann and cash considerations from the New York Mets on Wednesday night in exchange for a player to be named later, according to sources. The Mets are covering $19 million of the $24.3 million that is still owed to McCann over the next two seasons. In Baltimore, the 32-year-old backstop will serve as the backup to up-and-coming catcher Adley Rutschman, who just completed his first MLB season for the O's. McCann's already cratered fantasy value will take even more of a hit with sporadic playing time in the American League East. In his second season with the Mets in 2022, McCann only played in 61 games due to injury and slashed a poor .195/.257/.282 with a .538 OPS, three home runs, 18 RBI, 19 runs scored and three stolen bases in 191 plate appearances.
Dec 22, 2022 • 6:14 PM | RotoBaller
