The first signing of note is in the books for the Miami Marlins and it’s only fitting for a Derek Jeter-led front office that the move involved a shortstop.
Financial terms of said deal are not clear at this time, but it would appear to be a minor league deal with an invitation to Spring Training, since corresponding room has not been made on the 40-man roster.
Yadiel Rivera is a 25-year-old utility infielder who is known more for his glovework then for his bat. He was a ninth round pick in the 2010 draft by the Milwaukee Brewers and has appeared in a small amount of games for the Brew Crew in each of the past three seasons before being waived off of their 40-man roster this past September.