If Hanigan, 37, is able to make the major league roster, he will earn $1.25 million, according to Bob Nightengale. Hanigan joins a catching group that includes incumbents Yan Gomes and Roberto Perez, along with prospect Francisco Mejia.
The odds of Hanigan making the big league roster are not good. Both Gomes and Perez are locked into long term deals and don’t appear to be going anywhere. Mejia is going to get the first chance at a call-up if necessary.
Really, Hanigan’s best chance of making the roster is an injury during spring training.