Jason Kipnis is a free agent and the Cleveland Indians need a new man at second base. Could Jonathan Villar be that guy?
It is now a possibility after the Baltimore Orioles reportedly placed him on waivers in what is a surprising move.
The 28-year-old is fresh off a 4.0 WAR season with the lowly Orioles, providing a bright spot in another dim season. He appeared in all 162 games and hit 24 home runs, while driving in 73 runs.
MLB Trade Rumors has his projected arbitration figure at $10.