Per Joe Frisaro of MLB.com, the Marlins announced they acquired catching prospect Jose Estrada from the Angels for reliever Kyle Keller, who was designated for assignment on Dec. 20.”
The move gives the Marlins another catcher in their system and adds depth to a position that was suspect at the end of the 2019 campaign.
“A native of Venezuela, Estrada appeared in 43 games for the Angels’ Rookie League affiliate in 2019, batting .247/.335/.305. Estrada logged 273 1/3 innings behind the plate last year, throwing out 18 of 61 runners attempting to steal. A right-handed hitter, he also played 22 innings at second base,” Frisaro writes.