Dodgers Sign Scott Van Slyke To 1-Year Deal

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Updated: December 2, 2016

According to Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register, the Los Angeles Dodgers have re-signed outfielder Scott Van Slyke to a one-year deal.

#Dodgers have signed OF Scott Van Slyke and RHP Chris Hatcher to 1 yr contracts, avoiding arbitration. Could have been non-tender candidates

— Bill Plunkett (@billplunkettocr) December 1, 2016

Bill Shakin of the Los Angeles Times also reported the news.

#Dodgers sign IF/OF Scott Van Slyke and P Chris Hatcher to one-year contracts, avoiding arbitration (or non-tender).

— Bill Shaikin (@BillShaikin) December 1, 2016

The Dodgers shared their excitement of the news.

Today, the #Dodgers agreed to one-year contracts with Scott Van Slyke and Chris Hatcher. pic.twitter.com/HWjFRWZDSO

— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) December 1, 2016

Van Slyke is a former 14th round pick of the Dodgers in the 2005 MLB Draft. Last season Van Slyke battled injuries but managed to play in 52 games.

He hit .225 and had one homerun to go with seven RBI’s. Los Angeles will bring back Van Slyke to provide depth in the outfield.

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

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