Hector Olivera To Train In Arizona Before Joining
- Updated: May 19, 2015
(Photo via Twitter User @DodgersNation)
According to Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports.com Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Hector Olivera will report to Glendale, Arizona for training before joining a minor-league club.
#Dodgers’ Olivera flying to Arizona today. Will spend a few weeks at team’s training facility in Glendale, then join a minor-league club.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) May 19, 2015
Olivera passed his physical earlier today after jumping through the necessary hoops Rosenthal reported.
It’s official: Hector Olivera passed his physical and will now begin his contract with the #Dodgers.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) May 19, 2015
Jon Heyman of CBSSports reported the news of the Olivera’s training.
olivera elbow said to be fine, despite previous rumors. he’ll go to arizona to get games in before joining #dodgers.
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeymanCBS) May 19, 2015
Heyman also reported the details of Olivera’s contact with the Dodgers.
Olivera has passed physical, as @Ken_Rosenthal said. $62.5M, 6 yrs. #dodgers
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeymanCBS) May 19, 2015
Although he passed the necessary physicals the Dodgers will be mindful of his elbow injuries and monitor that going forward.
Stay with us at Calisportsnews.com as we will keep you up-to-date on all things Los Angeles Dodgers and the rest of the LA sports teams! All Cali, All the time!