The Baltimore Orioles have agreed to a minor-league deal with second baseman Johnny Giavotella, according to Jon Heyman of Fan Rag Sports. If Giavotella makes the Major League roster, he will earn up to $1.1 Million annually. The deal also includes incentives.
Giavotella is expected to compete for a bench role in Spring Training behind starters Jonathan Schoop, Manny Machado and Chris Davis.
If Giavotella fails to make the roster, he can ask for a release on March 27th. If Giavotella decides to begin the season in the minors and isn’t called up during the season, he’s allowed to ask for a release on July 31st.