SARASOTA, Fla. -- After passing his physical, Pedro Alvarez is back with the Orioles at a new position. Alvarez, who was a first and third baseman with the Pittsburgh Pirates, and a designated hitter with the Orioles last year, is now trying his hand at the outfield.
Alvarez's contract is a Minor League deal, and he needs to prove himself at a position he's never played.
"Looking forward to the opportunity to get to learn the position as best as possible," Alvarez said. "Obviously, whenever you try playing a new position you've got to put in a lot of work.