Wilson Valdez has signed a contract with the Camden Riversharks of the independent Atlantic League. Valdez was released by the Marlins after opening the 2013 season with a .232/.275/.259 batting line in 122 plate appearances at Triple-A New Orleans. The 35-year-old probably won't make it back to the major leagues.

Wilson Valdez has not made the Marlins' roster. Valdez signed a minor league contract with the Fish on March 23 and didn't have much time to win a job. He will function as organizational infield depth this season.

Marlins signed INF Wilson Valdez to a minor league contract.

Giants released INF Wilson Valdez. He entered camp with a shot at a utility job but failed to impress with a .194/.310/.222 batting line. The seven-year veteran figures to catch on with a minor league deal somewhere pretty quickly.

With Ryan Theriot unlikely to return to the Giants for the 2013 season, Wilson Valdez is one of the leading candidates to take over his reserve middle infielder role. Tony Abreu and Kensuke Tanaka have also been mentioned as candidates to fulfill that role. Valdez has been delayed in reporting to spring camp due to visa issues, and the longer he's away from the team could impact his chances at winning the position battle.

Wilson Valdez could be late reporting to Giants' camp due to visa issues. Valdez posted a disappointing .206/.236/.227 batting line in 77 games for the Reds in 2012. His late arrival to spring training could impact his ability to make the Giants roster as a reserve infielder.

Giants signed SS Wilson Valdez to a minor league contract. Valdez elected free agency last month and batted only .206/.236/.227 in 77 games for the Reds this past season. He'll compete for a utility job with the Giants in spring training.

Wilson Valdez has elected free agency. Valdez batted only .206/.236/.227 over 77 games for the Reds this season. He'll try to find a utility job with another organization.

Wilson Valdez returned to action on Saturday August 4.

Wilson Valdez left Wednesday's game with a stiff neck. The Reds have infield depth issues all of a sudden, as Valdez was filling in at second base for Brandon Phillips (calf). Miguel Cairo took Valdez's spot.