Free agent Kevin Newman is officially no longer a free agent, as the former Arizona Diamondbacks utilityman has signed with the Los Angeles Angels. Per the Angels, the deal is for one year. Per MLB Network's Jon Heyman, the agreement includes a club option ...

Infielder Kevin Newman and the Los Angeles Angels agreed Thursday to a $2.75 million, one-year contract. Newman gets a $2.5 million salary next season, and the deal includes a $2.5 million club option for 2026 with a $250,000 buyout.

The Los Angeles Angels and versatile veteran infielder Kevin Newman are nearing a deal, league sources said Thursday. Newman, 31, had a 1.4 fWAR last season, his best since 2019, built largely on the back of terrific defense at shortstop and second base.