BREAKING: Dodgers Reach Agreement With Hector Olivera
- Updated: March 24, 2015
According to Jesse Sanchez of MLB.com the Los Angeles Dodgers have reached an agreement with Cuban Star Hector Olivera.
Source: Cuban INF Hector Olivera has agreed to a 6-year, $62.5 million deal with Dodgers. $28MM signing bonus. Check http://t.co/mkcBse7p5i
— Jesse Sanchez (@JesseSanchezMLB) March 24, 2015
The Dodgers and Padres had entered a bidding war for Olivera’s services but the Dodgers came out on top in the end. Reports surfaced a few weeks ago that the Miami Marlins offered Olivera a 53 million dollar deal but backed off after hearing the Dodgers major offer.
Jon Heyman of CBSsports reported the huge signing bonus Olivera will receive.
olivera gets $28M signing bonus on #dodgers deal
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeymanCBS) March 24, 2015
Heyman also reported a projected lineup for the Dodgers next season.
dodgers likely left side combo of olivera at 3b, seager at ss, starting next year, looks pretty good
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeymanCBS) March 24, 2015
With Olivera and Corey Seager in the infield mixed with up and coming Joc Pederson the Dodgers look to be positioning themselves for deep playoff runs for years to come. Let’s not forget about the kid Clayton Kershaw on the bump to make matters even better.
They have been concerns of Olivera’s UCL in his throwing arm. After passing multiple physicals it looks as if the Dodgers aren’t too concerned.
Welcome to the True Blue family Hector Olivera!
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