Dodgers Sign Jordan Schafer
- Updated: January 15, 2016
According to Jon Heyman of CBS Sports the Los Angeles Dodgers have a agreed to a minor league deal with outfielder Jordan Schafer.
Jordan schafer agrees to dodgers minors deal. $1M in majors.
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) January 13, 2016
Jon Morosi of FOX reports that the Dodgers may try to use Schafer as a pitcher.
Jordan Schafer was highly regarded pitching prospect out of high school; #Dodgers see potential in him on the mound, sources say. @FOXSports
— Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) January 14, 2016
He later confirmed the Dodgers intentions.
#Dodgers intend for Jordan Schafer to try pitching after he agreed to minor-league contract, source says.
— Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) January 14, 2016
Schafer is a former third round pick of the 2005 MLB Draft by the Atlanta Braves. He has spent time with the Braves, Houston Astros, and Minnesota Twins.
Last season with the Twins he appeared in 27 games and hit .217. He strained his MCL which derailed his season. As more information surfaces on the Dodgers and their offseason moves we will keep you up to date.
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