Reporter Yoon-Jun Ko = While two of the Big 4 free agent shortstops are looking for a new team, great attention is being paid to Dansby Swanson.
‘New York Post’ columnist John Heyman said on the 12th (Korean time), “There is a possibility that star free agent shortstop Swanson will go to the Los Angeles Dodgers. He might be reunited with Freddie Freman if he heads to the Dodgers.”
Swanson began his professional career with great expectations in 2015 when he was named by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the first round and 1st overall.
Following the Shelby Miller trade, he was traded to the Atlanta Braves along with Ender Inciate. Swanson made his 2016 debut and held onto Atlanta’s starting shortstop spot.
Although he was somewhat sluggish at the beginning of his debut, he achieved a batting average of 0.277, 25 home runs, 96 RBIs, and an OPS of 0.776 this season, winning his first All-Star and Gold Glove award, establishing himself as a shortstop representing the major leagues.
Atlanta held discussions on renewing the contract, but eventually came to the market as a free agent, and many teams are interested. Locals also predicted that a contract of more than 7 years would come out. 메이저사이트
Heading to the Dodgers as Heyman reports, he is reunited with his old teammate, Freeman. Even before Swanson’s debut, Freeman had established himself as a leading hitter in an Atlanta uniform and played the role of a leader in the clubhouse. But he left his beloved team last offseason, wearing a Dodgers uniform.
“Also, there’s a chance Swanson will go to the Cubs,” Heyman said. Swanson recently married Chicago Red Stars soccer player Maloney Pugh. In order for the two of them to be together, it is better to stay in Chicago. It depends on Swanson’s choice,” he added.