Aoki, the 35-year-old from Japan, played for both the Astros and the Blue Jays in 2017, combining to bat .273 with five home runs and 27 RBIs. Throughout his career, Aoki has consistently been able to reach base, but has a lack of power in his bat.
He has 33 career home runs through six seasons. Also, Aoki, who was previously known for his speed, is already 35 and has seen his stolen base numbers gradually decrease over the years.
The signing of Aoki prevents other young outfielders to display their skills with additional playing time.