The 2022 free agency season was heating up with the addition of some big names, including the dynamic duo of Aaron Judge and Carlos Correa. The New York Yankees swooped in to secure Judge’s signature, while the Minnesota Twins somehow managed to land Correa. On the other hand, the San Francisco Giants, who were determined to snag a big fish; finally managed to land a big name this offseason.

In the name of gold-glove catcher, Roberto Perez, the Giants recently signed the former Cleveland Guardians catcher. But the question remains, will this signing be enough for the Giants after the Yankees snatched two of their potential signings this season?

The San Francisco Giants’ signing of Roberto Perez has sparked a debate among baseball fans 

The Giants’ dream of landing powerhouse slugger Aaron Judge was crushed as he decided to stay true to his New York roots and re-sign with the Yankees. The Giants had also set their sights on Carlos Correa, but a sudden injury scare put a damper on those plans and he ultimately rejoined the Twins. To add insult to injury, the Yankees snagged the Giants’ star player, Carlos Rodon. It’s shaping up to be a battle between the Giants and Yankees this off-season.

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The news of the Giants finally signing a player has sparked a debate among baseball fans, with some cheering the moves and others casting a wary eye. 

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Regardless of the reactions, the season promises to be full of twists and turns as the Giants and other teams are finalizing their rosters in the chase for the ultimate prize. 

What will the veteran catcher bring to the Giants? 

The club has not yet confirmed, but according to mlb.com, the San Francisco Giants have added the catcher to their roster. Roberto Perez is a defensive wizard behind the plate. Despite his modest offensive stats since his debut, he shone in 2019. Hitting a career-high 24 home runs, but injuries have taken a toll on him in recent years. 

Over the past two seasons, he was only able to play in 65 games due to finger fractures and a nagging hamstring injury. 

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With the Giants, Perez will join the talented Joey Bart as part of the catching crew. And he is set to battle for the backup role with Austin Wynns. Despite his recent setbacks, Perez’s defensive prowess and game-calling skills make him a valuable asset to any team.