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10 MLB teams that should sign free agent Michael Conforto

By Noah Yingling

NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 02: Michael Conforto #30 of the New York Mets in action against the Miami Marlins during a game at Citi Field on September 2, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 02: Michael Conforto #30 of the New York Mets in action against the Miami Marlins during a game at Citi Field on September 2, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images) /
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Sep 30, 2021; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets right fielder Michael Conforto (30) hits an RBI single during the third inning against the Miami Marlins at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 30, 2021; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets right fielder Michael Conforto (30) hits an RBI single during the third inning against the Miami Marlins at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports /

4) San Diego Padres

What did the San Diego Padres do to help their offense this offseason? They added Luke Voit to their everyday lineup and Jorge Alfaro and Matt Beaty to their bench. Not exactly adding Tony Gwynn or Steve Garvey to the team, especially when Fernando Tatis, Jr. is out for an extended period (again).

They have corner outfielders Jurickson Profar and Wil Myers and Voit has been the primary DH with Eric Hosmer at first. Hosmer has started off the season well but if the recent past is any indication, they should bench, trade, or DFA him, move Myers to first base and have Conforto play right field.

Conforto would add more power and he would add a much-needed left-handed bat in their lineup as well.

5) Los Angeles Angels

The Los Angeles Angels have Shohei Ohtani, Mike Trout, Anthony Rendon, and Jared Walsh. The rest of the team is either a) always injured or b) a Triple-A player. That includes the corner outfield.

Brandon Marsh (84 OPS+ in 2021) and Jose Rojas (82 OPS+) in the corner outfield spots are included in this. Conforto has way more proven experience than either of them. Rojas has been a power bat in the minors in the past so he might get the nod over Marsh.

Either way, Conforto would be an offensive upgrade (as of now) over either of them.

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