Neil Walker immediately brings three facets to the 2019 Miami Marlins: veteran leadership, position flexibility, and pop from the left side of the plate. A late-January signing, he is expected to primarily platoon with Peter O’Brien at first base, via President of Baseball Operations Mike Hill.
Although signs of decline were present during his time with the Yankees, his history of putting up productive numbers makes him an intriguing candidate for a bounce-back season.
How did he get here: Signed a one-year free agent contract on Tuesday
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