Report: Blue Jays sign veteran Belt to one-year contract
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The Toronto Blue Jays added some depth to their lineup on Monday night, reportedly signing veteran left-handed hitter Brandon Belt to a one-year, $9.3 million contract, according to multiple sources.
Belt, a 34-year-old who can play the corner outfield positions as well as first base, has spent his entire 12-year career with the San Francisco Giants, winning two World Series titles in the process in 2012 and 2014.
The 2009 fifth-round pick hit .213 with eight home runs and 23 RBIs over 78 games with the Giants in 2022. Belt had season-ending knee surgery - the third of his career - in early September.
Over 1,310 career games, the native of Nacogdoches, Texas has hit .261 with 175 home runs and 584 RBIs. Belt has a career on-base percentage of .356.
Belt was named an All-Star in 2016.