The San Francisco Giants swung a trade with the Angels at the winter meetings, absorbing the $12.66 million still owed to Zack Cozart Cozart in 2020 while in the process acquiring an intriguing infield prospect in Will Wilson.
After two injury-marred seasons, Cozart was very much in need of a change in scenery.
The 34-year-old signed a three-year, $38 million contract in 2017, and he has failed to live up to expectations that came with that significant pay day.
In taking on his under-performing contract, the Giants acquired Will Wilson, who is a prospect team president Farhan Zaidi has eyed since before the 2019 MLB draft.