The Los Angeles Angels seem determined to field one of the best defensive teams in baseball next season, and signing Zack Cozart should help them accomplish that goal.
On Friday, the Angels announced that they have signed Cozart to a three-year contract. Ken Rosental reports that the deal is worth a total of $38 million.
Source: Cozart deal with #Angels is for three years, $38M. LAA just announced signing.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) December 15, 2017
Cozart played shortstop for the Cincinnati Reds last season, but he will move to third with the Angels, who already have a Gold Glove winner in Andrleton Simmons at short. L.A. also acquired second baseman Ian Kinsler in a trade with the Detroit Tigers recently, so they should have one of the best infields in baseball.
Cozart, 32, had the best season of his career in Cincy last year, hitting .297 with 24 home runs, 63 RBI and a .548 slugging percentage.
