Alvarez agreed to a minor league deal with the Orioles on Saturday, Jon Heyman of FanRagSports reports.

EDGE Analysis

It marks the end of a long negotiation process between the two sides which carried over well into spring training. Interestingly, the deal is conclusive upon Alvarez playing in the outfield, a position he has never played in the majors. If his defensive abilities appear adequate, he could earn some starts in left field against right-handed pitchers, but may be able to make the roster regardless of how he looks in the field. Alvarez has demonstrated he still has pop in his bat, smashing 22 home runs last season while serving mainly as the designated hitter. Expect him to report to spring training as soon as the deal is finalized.