The 2016 postseason hero will provide infield depth that the Giants don't appear to need.
Everth Cabrera, former Padres shortstop and Biogenesis bon vivant, has signed a minor-league deal with the Giants, according to Jon Heyman. This is an odd one.
Cabrera is a shortstop, and he used to be a pretty valuable one. In 2013, he made an All-Star team, finishing the season with a 113 OPS+, 37 steals in 49 attempts, and positive defensive value. After a performance-enhancing drug suspension, however, his performance cratered, and the Padres allowed him to become a free agent rather than pay him arbitration money.