Another long offseason for slugger Pedro Alvarez is ending with an agreement to join the Orioles, though this year it’s on a minor league deal.
According to an industry source, the agreement is pending medical review.
Alvarez, who hit 22 home runs while batting .249/.322/.504 a season ago with the Orioles as a platoon designated hitter, will rejoin an organization that benefited greatly from his bat in 2016 but doesn't have an immediate fit for him this year.
Last year, Alvarez made a base salary of $5.75 million, and of the available $1.25 million in incentives, he earned $200,000 for making over 350 plate appearances.