Reports: Giants sign SS Paul DeJong

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The San Francisco Giants signed free agent shortstop Paul DeJong to a major league contract, multiple media outlets reported Tuesday.

DeJong, 30, was designated for assignment by the Toronto Blue Jays this past weekend. The Blue Jays acquired DeJong from the St. Louis Cardinals on Aug. 1 in exchange for pitching prospect Matt Svanson.

DeJong struggled mightily in 13 games