O's sign INF Everth Cabrera
Feb 25, 2015 - 2:59 PM Sarasota, FL (SportsNetwork.com) - The Baltimore Orioles signed infielder Everth Cabrera to a one-year contract on Wednesday.Cabrera, 28, joins the Orioles after spending the previous six seasons with the San Diego Padres. He batted. 232 with three home runs and 20 RBI in 90 games last year.
The switch-hitter was batting a career-best .283 in 2013 when his season ended because of a suspension. He was banned 50 games for using performance- enhancing drugs in connection with the Biogenesis scandal.
In 481 career games, Cabrera has hit .248 with 12 homers, 128 RBI and 136 stolen bases.
To make room for Cabrera on the 40-man roster, outfielder Alex Hassan has been designated for assignment.
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