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Diamondbacks Sign Veteran Catcher James McCann to One-Year Contract

McCann replaces Aramis Garcia on the roster to reinforce Arizona’s catching depth after Gabriel Moreno fractured his right index finger.

Overview

  • The Diamondbacks signed McCann to a one-year major league contract worth $760,000 with a $180,000 minor league option.
  • The move follows Gabriel Moreno’s placement on the 10-day injured list after fracturing his right index finger on June 14.
  • Arizona designated catcher Aramis Garcia for assignment to open a spot on the 26-man roster.
  • McCann was released from a minor league deal with the Atlanta Braves after hitting .297 with six homers and 30 RBIs in Triple-A Gwinnett.
  • The 11-year veteran last appeared in a major league game during the Orioles’ October 2024 American League Wild Card series.