The Alcides Escobar Era in Kansas City came to a close Saturday afternoon.
Joe Trezza of MLB.com reported the Baltimore Orioles signed Escobar to a minor-league contract with an invitation to spring-training camp.
The Royals acquired Escobar on Dec. 19, 2010 as part of the blockbuster Zack Greinke deal with the Milwaukee Brewers, and Escobar was a pivotal part of teams that won the 2014 American League Championship Series and the 2015 World Series.
Escobar batted .311 with 14 extra-base hits in 31 postseason games and was the 2015 ALCS MVP.
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While Escobar’s production tumbled badly over the past four seasons, he still provided quite a few memorable moments during his time in Kansas City.