First baseman Pedro Alvarez joins the Miami Marlins after splitting most of the last two seasons between the Baltimore Orioles and their triple-A affiliate, the Norfolk Tides. His career batting slashline (.236/.310/.447) is nearly what B/R projects for him in 2019 (.231/.308/.429). A 2013 all-star for the Pittsburgh Pirates, he led the National League in that season with 36 home runs. Alvarez signed a minor league deal, got an invitation to Spring Training, and was assigned to the triple-A New Orleans Baby Cakes.
Victor Victor Mesa
The subject of season-long speculation, outfielder Victor Victor Mesa signed with the Miami Marlins a few weeks ago.