The Orioles got a little older Saturday with the free-agent signing of veteran infielder Alcides Escobar, who agreed to a minor league deal with an invitation to major league spring training.
Escobar, 32, is not exactly the type of fringe player that typically signs a minor league contract in February. He’s a former All-Star and Gold Glove winner who gives the Orioles experience and additional middle-infield depth.
He owns a .258 career batting average and has been a durable player over 11 seasons with the Milwaukee Brewers and Kansas City Royals.