Infielder Kevin Newman has reached an agreement with the Los Angeles Angels on a one-year contract valued at $2.75 million, as announced on Thursday.

Newman’s contract includes a salary of $2.5 million for the upcoming season, as well as a club option for 2026 amounting to $2.5 million, which comes with a $250,000 buyout provision should the team choose not to exercise the option.

The 31-year-old has a solid background, with seven years of experience in Major League Baseball. Last season, while playing for the Arizona Diamondbacks, he recorded a batting average of .278 and accumulated three home runs, 28 runs batted in, and eight stolen bases over the course of 111 games. During that time, he showcased his versatility by playing 55 games at shortstop, 44 at second base, 10 at first base, six at third base, and even one game in left field.

Newman entered the league when he was selected as the 19th overall pick by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 2015 amateur draft. Over his career, he has maintained a .262 batting average with a total of 26 home runs and 199 RBIs across his time with Pittsburgh from 2018 to 2022, as well as stints with Cincinnati in 2023 and Arizona.

Previously, he had a one-year deal with the Diamondbacks which stipulated a $1.75 million salary while he played in the majors and $200,000 when in the minors. Additionally, he was able to earn $400,000 through performance bonuses based on his plate appearances.

In a related move, the Angels have designated catcher Matt Thaiss for assignment. Had Thaiss remained on the team’s roster and been extended a contract, he would have been eligible for salary arbitration. The 29-year-old recorded a batting average of .204, hitting two home runs and driving in 16 runs over 57 games this past season.