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MLB News / Yardbarker / July 2, 2022
Angels sign Jonathan Villar

Angels sign veteran infielder Jonathan Villar

Last season, Jonathan Villar slashed .249/.322/.416 with 18 home runs and 42 RBIs in 142 games. 

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Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / June 29, 2022
Cubs grant veteran IF Jonathan Villar unconditional release

Cubs grant veteran infielder Jonathan Villar unconditional release

The 31-year-old signed a one-year deal with the team in March and was designated for assignment on June 24 to make room for David Bote.

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Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / June 24, 2022
Cubs DFA Jonathan Villar, activate David Bote from IL

Cubs designate veteran IF Jonathan Villar for assignment, activate David Bote from 60-day IL

Chicago reinstated infielder David Bote off the 60-day injured list, making Villar expendable on the 40-man roster.

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MLB News / Yardbarker / February 9, 2021
Mets sign Jonathan Villar to one-year, $3.55M deal

Mets sign Jonathan Villar to one-year, $3.55M deal

The 29-year-old will provide the Mets with defensive cover and depth, as he can play second base, shortstop, third base and in the outfield.

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MLB News / Yardbarker / August 31, 2020
Marlins trade veteran IF Jonathan Villar to Blue Jays

Marlins trade veteran IF Jonathan Villar to Blue Jays

Joining the Blue Jays means Villar will be back in the AL East after spending the 2017 and 2018 campaigns with the Baltimore Orioles.

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