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Former Toronto Blue Jays outfielder looking to make a comeback to the MLB as many teams are interested
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Toronto Blue Jays former outfielder Socrates Brito is looking to possibly make a comeback to the MLB this off-season as multiple teams are interested.
Brito last played in the MLB in 2019 for the Toronto Blue Jays when he was acquired in a trade from the San Diego Padres for Rodrigo Orzoco but the spent the majority of his time in Triple-A, he did play for the Pirates in Yankees after that but only in the minor leagues.
Former Blue Jays outfielder Socrates Brito is looking to make his way back into the MLB
The former Blue Jays outfielder has been playing in the Korean Baseball Organization playing for the Kia Tigers in which he had a great season last year despite now being 32 years old.
Brito, who last appeared in the big leagues with the Toronto Blue Jays in 2019, has spent the past three seasons with the Kia Tigers in the KBO. -Connon
Last season, Brito had 26 homeruns, 97 RBIs with a .875 OPS for the Tigers in Korea while also winning the KBO championship which had led to some interest from MLB teams.
Last season, Brito had 26 homeruns, 97 RBIs with a .875 OPS for the Tigers in Korea while also winning the KBO championship which had led to some interest from MLB teams.
The 32-year-old hit .310 with 26 home runs, 30 doubles, 97 RBI, 13 stolen bases and an .875 OPS in Korea this season, ultimately winning a championship with the Tigers -Connon
According to MLB insider Jon Heyman, there are multiple teams interested in signing Brito this off-season but there has been no update on which teams are interested and if it is a minor league or major league deal.
A handful of MLB clubs have expressed interest in OF Socrates Brito, who is coming off 310/.359/.516 with 26 HR season for the KBO champ KIA Tigers. It was Brito's third season in Korea.
It will be interesting to see if the former Blue Jay is able to land a deal that gets him back in the MLB for the first time in 5 years.
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