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LA Angels: Juan Lagares brings outfield competition to spring training

Juan Lagares (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

The Angels added more depth to their outfield on Saturday, signing former Gold Glove outfielder Juan Lagares to a minor league deal.

Lagares signed a minor league deal with the Padres last spring but did not make the final roster.

The 31-year old later re-signed with the Mets and appeared in two games but did not record a plate-appearance before he was designated for assignment.

Highlight reel defense is what Lagares is best known for during his seven seasons in New York, but light-hitting eventually lost him playing time.