The Orioles found their everyday shortstop for the upcoming season … and perhaps beyond.
The team signed veteran infielder Jose Iglesias to a one-year deal reportedly worth $2.5 million with a $3.5 million option in 2021 that includes a $500,000 buyout.
“We are thrilled with the acquisition,” Orioles general manager Mike Elias said in a conference call with the Baltimore media. “Bringing in a veteran shortstop, let alone one with a resume of accomplishments that Jose Iglesias brings to us was a major priority for us this offseason.
“We feel in particular his defensive capabilities will bring a tremendous amount of stability to our club. We expect a lot of young pitchers from our minor-league system to be graduating to the major-league club, and having his glove behind them is going to be a huge part of their development.”
