Having just lost All-Star second baseman Ketel Marte to the injured list with an ankle sprain, the Arizona Diamondbacks are inking veteran infielder Luis Guillorme to a major league contract.
Guillorme was designated for assignment by the Los Angeles Angels on Friday, then released on Sunday. The Angels initially acquired the 29-year-old veteran in a trade with the Atlanta Braves in May, agreeing to send either cash considerations or a player to be named later in return.
Through 59 games this season, Guillorme is batting .218 with zero home runs, six RBI, a .575 OPS and a -0.2 WAR. Kevin Newman started in Marte's place on Monday, going 0-for-3 with a strikeout. He is now batting .278 with a .688 OPS and a 2.1 WAR on the season. Both Newman and Alexander have logged more time at shortstop than second base this season, however, providing regular relief for Geraldo Perdomo after he suffered a torn right meniscus in April. The 2023 All-Star is batting .280 with a .703 OPS and 2.1 WAR, and has since resumed everyday shortstop duties.
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