Almanzar re-signed with the Orioles on a minor league contract Monday, Steve Melewski of MASN Sports reports. Almanzar split the 2014 season between four levels, but spent most of the year with Double-A Portland of the Red Sox before being shipped to Baltimore. In 49 games at that level, the 23-year-old hit .277/.356/.422 with five home runs and 25 RBI. He will likely start the season out in either Double-A or Triple-A, as there is no indication he was extended an invite to spring training as part of the contract.

Almanzar was traded to the Orioles on Saturday along with Kelly Johnson in exchange for infielders Jemile Weeks and Ivan DeJesus Jr., the team reports. Almanzar was originally a Rule 5 pick for the Orioles this season, but he was eventually sent to the Red Sox when the Orioles couldn't keep him on their roster. He mainly played in Double-A Portland this season for the Red Sox, with a slash line of .277/.356/.422 in 49 games.

Orioles returned Rule 5 pick 3B Michael Almanzar to the Red Sox. Almanzar, who has been sidelined for most of the season with patellar tendinitis in his left knee, was designated for assignment by the Orioles on Monday. The 23-year-old is a .249/.301/.373 hitter in 668 career minor league games.

Orioles activated 3B Michael Almanzar from the 60-day disabled list; designated him for assignment. Almanzar is finally recovered from the patellar tendinitis in his left knee, but the Orioles don't have a spot for him on their active roster. The 23-year-old was a Rule 5 Draft pick of the O's in December 2013. He is a .249/.301/.373 hitter in 668 career minor league games.

Orioles transferred 3B Michael Almanzar from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list. Almanzar has missed all season with patellar tendinitis in his left knee but recently resumed baseball activities. There's no timetable for his return.

Michael Almanzar (knee) has resumed baseball activities. Almanzar has been slow to heal from patellar tendinitis in his left knee, an ailment that's kept him out all season. There remains no timetable for the Rule 5 pick's return.

Michael Almanzar (knee) was given another PRP injection in his left knee on Thursday. Almanzar has struggled to overcome the patellar tendinitis in his knee, which has been bothering him since spring training. There's no timetable for the Rule 5 pick's return.

Michael Almanzar was given a PRP injection earlier this week to assist the healing of his left knee. Almanzar has been on the disabled list since the end of spring training with patellar tendinitis and there is no timetable for his Orioles debut. The 23-year-old corner infielder was a Rule 5 Draft pick in December.

Michael Almanzar (knee) served as the DH for five innings Tuesday in a simulated game. Almanzar is scheduled to play third base for seven innings on Wednesday. The Rule 5 Draft pick was placed on the disabled list at the end of spring training with patellar tendinitis in his left knee. He could become an option for the Orioles' bench in early May.

Michael Almanzar (knee) is close to being ready to play in games at extended spring training. A Rule 5 pick, Almanzar has been dealing with patellar tendinitis in his left knee since the end of spring training. There's no timetable for his return.