San Francisco Giants President of Baseball Operations Buster Posey said that Jung Hoo Lee will primarily play right field for the team this upcoming season. (Source: Alex Pavlovic on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: The Giants recently signed Harrison Bader to a two-year, $20.5 million contract, confirming him as the new center fielder. Lee has played right field in the past in South Korea, but it will likely take him some time to adjust to the unique dimensions of Oracle Park.
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The Arizona Diamondbacks have been linked to Carlos Santana as they continue their search for a complementary first baseman. (Source: Chris Cotillo on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Arizona’s president and CEO, Derrick Hall, recently said the team is looking to add another complementary first baseman. With Pavin Smith, a left-handed hitter, on the roster, the team’s interest in Carlos Santana makes sense, as he is a switch-hitter who performs better against southpaws, owning a .274/.371/.446 career slash line.
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