The man they call “Vogey” is returning to some familiar territory.
MLB insider Robert Murray of FanSided reported on Friday that veteran slugger Daniel Vogelbach is signing a deal with the Toronto Blue Jays. The 31-year-old will be getting a minor-league contract with an invite to MLB camp, Jon Heyman of the New York Post adds.
Vogelbach, a lefty masher, has been around the block. He was an All-Star with the Seattle Mariners in 2019 and then became a big fan favorite with the New York Mets over the last couple of seasons. Vogelbach had a .774 OPS as a Met and had multiple great viral moments that made him even more beloved.
As for the Blue Jays, who briefly had Vogelbach already during the 2020 campaign, they are getting a player who can provide some similar vibes to their former slugger Rowdy Tellez. Maybe Vogelbach can even offer them some value as a pinch-runner.
