The latest on player transactions from leagues outside North America…
- The Kiwoom Heroes of the KBO League have signed utilityman Taylor Motter to a one-year, $350K deal, as per a team announcement (hat tip to MyKBO.net’s Dan Kurtz). Motter has appeared at every position besides catcher and center field over his 141 Major League games from 2016-18, hitting .191/.263/.312 over 411 PA for the Rays, Mariners, and Twins. He split his 2019 season between the New Britain Bees of the independent Atlantic League, and at the Double-A affiliates of the Tigers and Athletics.
KURTZ BOMB
One of my favorite Durham Bulls.
I don’t see how he makes it in the KBO. He’s a polarizing clubhouse presence and a selfish player based upon what I have read and heard. Maybe it’s worth a shot at $350K (which, by the way, shows desperation for a guy with MLB experience), but I have a feeling he won’t be there long…