In case you somehow missed the only noteworthy news Birdland had to offer this week, the Orioles signed a legitimate Major League free agent. Baltimore inked veteran shortstop Jose Iglesias to a one-year deal with a team option for 2021.
The move filled the club’s largest non-pitching related need heading into next year. After the Birds dealt Jonathan Villar, they found themself very short on middle-infield depth. Richie Martin, last year’s Rule 5 pick, remained on the roster solely due to the requirements that came with a Rule 5 draftee.