Jonathan Villar was one of the Orioles' most productive players throughout the 2018 season.
Nonetheless, general manager Mike Elias decided the versatile infielder was not part of the team's long-term plan.
The Orioles traded Villar to the Miami Marlins in exchange for minor league left-handed pitcher Easton Lucas ahead of the Dec. 2 non-tender deadline. In addition, the Orioles tendered 2020 contracts to infielder Hanser Alberto, infielder/outfielder Trey Mancini, along with right-handed pitchers Dylan Bundy, Miguel Castro and Mychal Givens. The club agreed to a 2020 contract with lefty Richard Bleier.
