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Narvaez had a career season for the Mariners in
2019, hitting .278 with 22 home runs and 55 RBIs in 132 games,
and is considered an offensive catcher. He threw out 18 percent
of baserunners attempting to steal last season.
A left-handed hitter, Narvaez belted 20 of his 22 home runs in
2019 against right-handed pitchers. He could be ticketed for a
platoon role with right-handed hitting catcher Manny Pina in
Milwaukee.
--The Houston Astros traded outfielder Jake Marisnick to the New
York Mets for two prospects.
Marisnick, 28, batted .233 with 10 homers, 34 RBIs and 10 steals
in 120 games for the American League champion Astros in 2019. He
owns a career .227 average with 54 home runs, 178 RBIs and 73
stolen bases in 685 games with the Miami Marlins (2013-14) and
Astros (2014-19).
Houston acquired 24-year-old left-hander Blake Taylor and
19-year-old outfielder Kenedy Corona in the trade.
--The Cincinnati Reds officially signed All-Star infielder Mike
Moustakas to a four-year, $64 million contract, the largest
free-agent deal in franchise history.
"We welcome Mike and his family to the organization," Reds
president of baseball operations Dick Williams said in a team
statement. "We know he will have an immediate and significant
impact on our team and is going to help us in our relentless
pursuit of championships."
Moustakas, 31, earned his third career All-Star selection and
helped the Milwaukee Brewers reach the postseason in 2019. He
batted .254 with 35 homers and 87 RBIs in 143 games, starting 93
games at third base and 40 games at second base.
--Field Level Media
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