Dodgers Sign Franklin Gutierrez

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Updated: February 11, 2017

According to Jon Heyman of FanRags.com the Los Angeles Dodgers have signed free agent outfielder Franklin Gutierrez.

franklin gutierrez agrees to dodgers deal. @beisbolporgotas on top it

— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) February 11, 2017

Andy McCullough of the Los Angeles Times also reported the news.

McCullough died doing what he loved: Tweeting as he drove across the desert to confirm the Dodgers signed Franklin Gutierrez to a $2.6M deal

— Andy McCullough (@McCulloughTimes) February 11, 2017

Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register also confirmed the news.

#Dodgers OF gets even more crowded with signing of Franklin Gutierrez. Unconfirmed by team. Need to clear 2 40man spots for Romo/Gutierrez

— Bill Plunkett (@billplunkettocr) February 11, 2017

Plunkett provided more information about the move.

Franklin Gutierrez gives #Dodgers another RH option against LHP. His career vs LHP .289 BA .846 OPS/vs RHP .240 BA/.651

— Bill Plunkett (@billplunkettocr) February 11, 2017

Gutierrez has spent time with the Cleveland Indians and the Seattle Mariners throughout his career. Gutierrez won a Gold Glove with the the Mariners back in 2010.

Last season with the Mariners he played in 98 games and hit .246 with a .329 OBP. He hit nine doubles and 14 homeruns.

As more information surfaces on the Dodgers and their offseason news we will keep you up to date.

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