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Grandal’s Signing And Its Impact In A Tight National League Central

Yasmani Grandal opted to accept a shorter deal to maximize his earnings for 2019. How does his move to Milwaukee impact the NL Central in 2019?

Entering the MLB offseason, it was widely considered that Yasmani Grandal was one of, if not, the best available free agent catcher.

Earlier this offseason, Grandal was expected to receive a lucrative contract from an interested team. As an above-average offensive and defensive player (apart from the World Series where he allowed three passed balls), Grandal is one of the best, consistent catchers, which is a premium position in the league.