CLEVELAND – Francisco Lindor once stood in his closet and listed his top favorite players to watch. One of the first names he offered was Eddie Rosario.
The two grew up an hour apart in Puerto Rico and, for the past six years, have clashed regularly. Lindor was the heartbeat of the Indians. Rosario was the heartbreaker of the Indians.
Three weeks after Cleveland gave Lindor to the Mets, they signed Rosario with a $ 8 million one-year deal, several sources told Athletic.
Friday before, the club formalized its meeting with the second base Caesar Hernandez. A source said the contract is worth $ 5 million for 2021, with a $ 6 million club option for 2022.
What you need to know about Rosario
A look at his strong percentages from the last four seasons (.507, .479, .500, .476) illustrates why he will move smoothly to the center of Terry Francona’s batting order. Only José …