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Links up with Atlanta Atlanta signed Pozo to a minor-league contract Wednesday.

Impact Pozo's lone action in the big leagues came in 2021, but he's been raking at the Triple-A level since then, most recently slashing .324/.335/.538 with 15 home runs over 90 games with Las Vegas in the Athletics organization. Atlanta has an opening at backup catcher following the departure of Travis d'Arnaud, although Chadwick Tromp has a leg up for that job.

NOVEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Re-signs with A's Pozo signed a minor-league contract with the Athletics on Saturday, Matt Eddy of Baseball America reports.

Impact Pozo spent all of last season with Triple-A Las Vegas and put together a solid campaign, slashing .306/.338/.523 with 18 homers and 81 RBI. The 26-year-old backstop isn't listed on Oakland's 40-man roster, but Pozo could work his way back into the majors if he keeps hitting and Shea Langeliers and Tyler Soderstrom continue to struggle in the bigs.

NOVEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Enjoying another strong season Pozo, who went 5-for-6 with four RBI and two runs in Triple-A Las Vegas' win over Salt Lake on Tuesday, owns a .316 average and .859 OPS across 180 plate appearances over 42 games...

Impact Pozo has had the good fortune of playing in the hitter-friendly environment of the Pacific Coast League for three seasons now, dating back to his time at Round Rock when he was with the Rangers organization. In fairness, the 26-year-old backstop has been impressive at the plate in most of his minor-league stops -- as well as in a 77-plate-appearance big-league stint back in 2021 -- during a professional career that dates back to 2016. However, with Shea Langeliers and Tyler Soderstrom at the big-league level, Pozo remains on the farm despite the current IL stints of veteran backups Manny Pina (wrist) and Carlos Perez (thumb).

JULY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back with Rangers Pozo signed a minor-league contract with the Rangers on Wednesday.

Impact Pozo played 17 games at designated hitter and two at catcher while hitting .284/.312/.378 with one home run in 77 MLB plate appearances last season. He hit .337/.352/.622 with 23 home runs in 77 games as a 24-year-old at Triple-A, but his lack of defensive utility may limit his opportunities going forward.

DECEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Let go by Texas Pozo was non-tendered by the Rangers on Tuesday.

Impact Pozo made his big-league debut in 2021 and hit .284/.312/.378 in 21 games. He spent most of the campaign at Triple-A Rock Rock, where he found more offensive success with a .962 OPS and 23 homers.

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A Pozo was optioned to Triple-A Round Rock on Friday.

Impact While Pozo had some impressive offensive performances since being recalled in mid-August, his .284/.312/.378 slash line while serving primarily as a designated hitter results in him being sent back to the minors. Andy Ibanez (hamstring) was activated from the 10-day injured list to take his spot on the 28-man roster.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Loses hold of primary DH role Pozo is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Astros.

Impact Pozo is on the bench for a second straight game, and with Willie Calhoun (forearm) returning from the 60-day injured list Wednesday, Pozo's time as the Rangers' primary designated hitter looks to be over. Following his Aug. 13 call-up from Triple-A Round Rock, Pozo went 4-for-8 with a home run and three RBI in his first two games, but he slashed a pedestrian .258/.292/.323 with no home runs, six RBI and seven runs in 16 contests thereafter.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Absent from Tuesday's lineup Pozo is not starting Tuesday against Houston.

Impact Pozo takes a seat after going 0-for-4 in Monday's loss. Nick Solak will DH as Yonny Hernandez shifts to second base Tuesday.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Day off in NL park Pozo isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Diamondbacks.

Impact Pozo will be out of the lineup for a second straight game during the series finale in Arizona. Across his last seven appearances, the 24-year-old has hit .348 with a double, four runs and two RBI.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Runs hit streak to six Pozo served as the designated hitter and went 2-for-4 with two runs scored in Monday's 4-0 win over the Angels.

Impact Pozo extended a hit streak to six games, going 8-for-22 with one double, two RBI and four runs scored during that stretch. The catcher/DH has appeared in 14 games, 13 as the designated hitter. Pozo is one of several organizational prospects being evaluated during the final weeks of the season.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Sunday Pozo is on the bench for Sunday's game against the Angels.

Impact A 1-for-3 performance Saturday raised Pozo's average to .216 with a double and three RBI in his last 10 games. DJ Peters is the designated hitter Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Riding pine Friday Pozo isn't starting Friday's game against the Angels.

Impact Pozo was productive against the Rockies on Wednesday and went 2-for-4 with a run and an RBI, but he'll retreat to the bench Friday. Adolis Garcia will serve as the designated hitter while DJ Peters starts in right field.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Back on bench Pozo is not starting Tuesday against the Rockies.

Impact Pozo started each of the last three games and went 3-for-11 with a double and an RBI. He figures to see the majority of his playing time at designated hitter during the remainder of the season with catcher Jonah Heim returning from the COVID-19 IL on Tuesday.

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Remains on bench Pozo isn't starting Thursday's game against Cleveland.

Impact Pozo will be excluded from the starting nine for the third time in the last four games. Andy Ibanez will serve as the designated hitter while Nick Solak starts at second base.

AUGUST 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Out of lineup Wednesday Pozo isn't starting Wednesday's game against Cleveland.

Impact Pozo went 0-for-5 in Tuesday's series opener against Cleveland, and he'll retreat to the bench for the second time in the last three games. Adolis Garcia will serve as the designated hitter while Leody Taveras starts in center field.

AUGUST 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Yohel Pozo and his family were homeless in December. The Rangers helped him find stability — and he made it to the big leagues Pozo, his wife and his 9-month-old son spent weeks living in their car after being hit with huge medical bills.

AUGUST 18, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Pozo hits key HR in big-league debut, Rangers beat A's 8-6

Yohel Pozo hit a go-ahead, three-run home run in the sixth inning of his major league debut, fellow rookie DJ Peters had a two-run shot and the Texas Rangers beat the Oakland Athle...

AUGUST 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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