The Royals have signed infielder Hanser Alberto to a minor league deal, according to reporter Héctor Gómez and confirmed by Jon Heyman. Under the deal, he can earn up to $1.65 million if he makes the roster, plus another$350,000 in incentives.
The 28-year old right-handed hitter enjoyed a career season in 2019 with the Orioles, hitting .305/.329/.422 with 12 home runs, and was worth 2.9 WAR in 139 games, according to Baseball-Reference. His power numbers regressed last year, but he still managed to hit .283/.306/.393 with three home runs in 54 games. Alberto has primarily played second base, but is capable of playing all infield positions, and has even filled in a few games in the outfield.