The Orioles have agreed to terms with Cuban defector Reinier Romero, a 28-year-old lefty hitter and center fielder with speed.
Romero defected from Cuba and has been living in Mexico. He agreed to a contract worth around the same money as some of other Orioles' Cuban signings - outfielders Dariel Alvarez and Henry Urrutia each signed for about $800,000.
Romero will start in minors, but it's not yet clear at which level he will begin.
Romero previously played in the Cuban professional leagues, but only a small sample of his stats are readily available. According to Baseball Reference, he batted .