Dodgers sign outfielder Jake Marisnick to one-year deal
The Dodgers have inked outfielder Jake Marisnick for the rest of the season on a one-year deal worth an undisclosed amount of money.
Marisnick, 32, is best known for his speed and plus-defense in the outfield, but Dodger fans will likely remember him for a lengthy six-year run with the Houston Astros, most notably during the infamous 2017 season in which they were caught in a highly-contentious sign-stealing scandal.
However, Marisnick was not on the team's playoff roster due to an injury that left him off the 40-man.
The Riverside Polytechnic High School alum left Houston following the 2019 season, bouncing around a slew of different franchises in the time since, including the New York Mets, Chicago Cubs, San Diego Padres, Pittsburgh Pirates, Chicago White Sox and Detroit Tigers — who designated him for assignment last week prior to his decision to elect free agency.
Over the last 11 years, Marisnick has played in 873 games, sporting a .228 batting average with 65 career homers, 223 RBIs and 81 stolen bases.
With an already loaded outfield, he'll likely fill in on a day-to-day basis for those who need time off, especially with injuries to the likes of Trayce Thompson and Gavin Lux — which has forced Manager Dave Roberts to utilize Mookie Betts' versatility in the infield.
