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Angels sign utility infielder Kevin Newman The Angels signed veteran infielder Kevin Newman, who could provide depth across the infield, the te...

2 DAYS AGO • KANSASCITY.COM

Infielder Kevin Newman and Los Angeles Angels reach $2.75 million, one-year deal

Infielder Kevin Newman and the Los Angeles Angels have agreed to a $2.75 million, one-year contract

2 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Angels continue bustling offseason, agree to deal with Newman ANAHEIM -- With starting shortstop Zach Neto possibly missing the start of the 2024 season after undergoing right shoulder surgery last week...

2 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Report: Angels, INF Kevin Newman agree to 1-year deal The Los Angeles Angels and infielder Kevin Newman agreed to a one-year contract with a club option for 2026, the New York Post reported on T...

2 DAYS AGO • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Nabs one-year deal with Halos The Angels signed Newman to a one-year contract with a club option for 2026 on Thursday, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.

Impact Newman could be the current favorite to open next season at shortstop for the Angels if Zach Neto (shoulder) isn't ready. The veteran infielder slashed .278/.311/.375 with three homers and eight steals in 111 games for the Diamondbacks in 2024 and graded out as a plus-4 in Outs Above Average at shortstop.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Close to deal with Angels The Angels are nearing a contract agreement with Newman, Will Sammon and Sam Blum of The Athletic report.

Impact It's not clear whether it's a major-league or minor-league contract. Newman, 31, spent the 2024 season with the Diamondbacks, slashing .278/.311/.375 with three homers and eight steals in 111 games. He would provide some protection at shortstop with Zach Neto (shoulder) looking iffy for Opening Day.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Logs multi-hit game Saturday Newman started at second base and went 2-for-3 with a home run and two RBI in Saturday's 11-5 loss to the Astros.

Impact With Ketel Marte being brought back slowly from an ankle injury -- he was the DH for a second straight game -- Newman got the start at second base against a left-hander. His solo blast in the fourth inning, when Arizona was still in the game, was his third homer of the season and first since April 26. Newman's in the middle of a nice run, going 8-for-18 with a home run and five RBI over the last six games, including multiple hits in four of them.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Losing work to Guillorme Newman is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Red Sox.

Impact Newman finds himself on the bench for the fourth game in a row, with all of those absences coming against right-handed pitching. He looks set to occupy the short side of a platoon at second base with Luis Guillorme while Ketel Marte (ankle) is on the injured list.

AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE

Heading to bench Wednesday Newman is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Marlins.

Impact Newman will hit the bench for the series finale after he had occupied the keystone for each of the Diamondbacks' last four contests while going 3-for-15 at the plate. With Ketel Marte (ankle) on the shelf, the Diamondbacks will have a regular spot at second base open for the foreseeable future, but it's unclear if manager Torey Lovullo has settled on Newman as the primary option. The Diamondbacks signed Luis Guillorme on Tuesday, and he'll check into the lineup at second base a day later for what will be his team debut. Guillorme bats from the left side, so the Diamondbacks could have him fill the strong side of a platoon with the right-handed-hitting Newman.

AUGUST 21 • ROTOWIRE

Fills in second base again Newman started at second base and went 0-for-3 in Monday's 9-6 win over Miami.

Impact Newman filled in at second base for the injured Ketel Marte (ankle), who was placed on the 10-day injured list Monday. Newman, who had seen a spike in playing time while Marte was day-to-day for the previous 10 days, should be the primary second baseman while Marte is unavailable.

AUGUST 20 • ROTOWIRE

Still has role Newman started at second base and went 1-for-5 with a run scored in Sunday's 8-7 extra-innings loss to the Rays.

Impact Newman remained at second base in place of Ketel Marte, who was held out of the starting lineup then aggravated an ankle injury during a pinch hitting appearance. Marte had returned to the lineup as the DH for Saturday's contest with the intent to bring him back slowly. If the Diamondbacks choose to place Marte on the 10-day injured list, Newman would be part of the crew that helps fill the void at second base. Blaze Alexander is also an option.

AUGUST 19 • ROTOWIRE

Spike in playing time coming to end Newman started at second base and went 2-for-4 in Saturday's 6-1 loss to Tampa Bay.

Impact Newman has seen a spike in playing time over the past week, covering for injured second baseman Ketel Marte, who returned from an ankle injury Saturday as the designated hitter. Marte is expected to be brought back slowly, and Newman's presence in starting lineups could come to an end Sunday or shortly thereafter.

AUGUST 18 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Newman on his adventurous trip around bases Diamondbacks INF Kevin Newman on his adventurous trip around the bases and how he stayed ready to play despite not starting Monday’s game.

AUGUST 13 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Back on bench Monday Newman is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Phillies.

Impact Newman had started in four of the past five games, but he benefited from the Diamondbacks facing two left-handed starters during that stretch and from Ketel Marte and Geraldo Perdomo resting once apiece in the other two matchups versus right-handed starters. Even after getting on base four times in Sunday's 12-5 win over the Phillies, Newman's playing time is likely to remain sporadic moving forward.

AUGUST 12 • ROTOWIRE

Three hits Sunday Newman went 3-for-4 with two doubles, a walk, a stolen base, an RBI and a run scored in Sunday's win over the Phillies.

Impact Newman stuffed the stat sheet Sunday with his fifth game this season of at least three hits. He also swiped his second bag in as many days and has four steals in eight starts since July 30. Newman has just four hits so far in August including Sunday's three-hit performance but continues to play a valuable role as a guy who's able to fill in so many spots around the diamond. The 30-year-old is now slashing .275/.310/.382 with two homers, 23 RBI, 33 runs, seven steals and a 13:37 BB:K in 253 plate appearances.

AUGUST 12 • ROTOWIRE

Swipes bag Tuesday Newman went 2-for-5 with a steal and two runs scored in Tuesday's win over the Nationals.

Impact Newman logged his second straight two-hit game and swiped his fourth bag of the year and his first since June 13. He got the start at first base, but his path to extra playing time may have been closed off by the Diamondbacks' acquisition of Josh Bell from the Marlins on Tuesday to fill the void left by Christian Walker's oblique injury. Newman will continue to play a utility role off the bench for the most part, and he is now slashing .277/.307/.385 with two homers, 22 RBI, 31 runs and a 10:32 BB:K in 229 plate appearances.

JULY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Swipes bag Tuesday Newman went 2-for-5 with a steal and two runs scored in Tuesday's win over the Nationals.

Impact Newman logged his second straight two-hit game and swiped his fourth bag of the year and his first since June 13. He got the start at first base, but his path to some extra playing time was brief after the Diamondbacks acquired Josh Bell from the Marlins on Tuesday to fill the void left by Christian Walker's oblique injury. Newman will continue to play a utility role off the bench for the most part, and is now slashing .277/.307/.385 with two homers, 22 RBI, 31 runs and a 10:32 BB:K in 229 plate appearances.

JULY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Fills in at first base Newman entered Monday's game after Christian Walker (oblique) was removed and went 2-for-3 with a double and an RBI in a 9-8 win over Washington.

Impact Walker is set to undergo an MRI on Tuesday to determine the extent of the injury, which could lead to regular at-bats for Newman. The utility infielder was a common feature in Arizona's lineup earlier in the season, but his playing time dried up when Geraldo Perdomo came off the injured list in June. If Walker's injury requires significant downtime, the Diamondbacks could make a move to add a player with more familiarity at first base than Newman, who has 10 games of experience there during his MLB career.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Fills in at first base Newman entered Monday's game after Christian Walker (oblique) was removed following the third inning and went 2-for-3 with a double and an RBI in a 9-8 win over Washington.

Impact Walker is set to undergo an MRI on Tuesday to determine the extent of the injury, which could lead to steadier playing time for Newman. The utility infielder was a common feature in Arizona's lineup earlier in the season, but his playing time dried up when Geraldo Perdomo came off the injured list in June. If Walker's injury requires significant downtime, the Diamondbacks could make a move to add a player with more familiarity at first base than Newman, who has 10 games of experience at the position during his MLB career.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Starts at 2B Newman started at second base and went 2-for-3 with an RBI and a run scored in Saturday's 7-5 extra-inning win over San Diego.

Impact Newman, who replaced Ketel Marte (back) at second base during Friday's game, got the start Saturday. Arizona manager Torey Lovullo said Marte has been dealing with occasional stiffness for several days leading up to Friday's removal. The injury is not believed to be serious, per Steve Gilbert of MLB.com. Newman will fill-in at second for as long as Marte needs.

JULY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Fills in at 2B Newman played second base after Ketel Marte (back) was removed in the eighth inning from Friday's 10-8 loss to San Diego.

Impact Newman entered as a pinch hitter earlier and stayed in the game at DH before taking over for Marte, who had been nursing a sore and told manager Torey Lovullo that he was unable to hit, per Steve Gilbert of MLB.com. Marte is day-to-day, which means Newman will be at the ready to take over at second base for as long as needed.

JULY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Fills in at 2B Newman replaced Ketel Marte (back) at second base after Marte was removed in the eighth inning from Friday's 10-8 loss to San Diego.

Impact Newman entered as a pinch hitter earlier and stayed in the game at DH before taking over for Marte, who has been nursing a sore back. Marte told manager Torey Lovullo that he was unable to hit, per Steve Gilbert of MLB.com. Marte is day-to-day, which means Newman will be at the ready to take over at second base for as long as needed.

JULY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Raps out three hits Newman went 3-for-4 with a double, one RBI and one run scored in Monday's 6-4 loss to the Dodgers.

Impact Newman has five multi-hit efforts over his last nine games, going 15-for-31 (.484) in that span. The shortstop still isn't hitting for a lot of power, but he's been able to make decent contact. For the season, he has a .276/.311/.439 slash line with two home runs, 11 RBI, 13 runs scored, a stolen base, eight doubles and a triple over 103 plate appearances. Newman should continue to handle the starting job at shortstop at least until Geraldo Perdomo (knee) is able to return, likely in early June.

MAY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Diamondbacks play the Reds after Newman's 4-hit game

The Arizona Diamondbacks play the Cincinnati Reds after Kevin Newman had four hits against the Reds on Monday

MAY 14 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kevin Newman's two-run single in the 9th gives the Diamondbacks a 6-5 victory over the Reds

Kevin Newman’s two-run single in the bottom of the ninth inning capped a four-hit night and gave the Arizona Diamondbacks a 6-5 victory over the reeling Cincinnati Reds on Monday n...

MAY 14 • ASSOCIATED PRESS