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Vielma

Vielma last appeared in the majors with the Orioles during the 2018 campaign. The 28-year-old middle infielder was pretty much out of baseball altogether last year, after playing the prior season in the Mexican League, but he played in the Venezuelan Winter League this offseason.

Vielma cleared waivers after being designated for assignment a week ago. The 24-year-old was limited to just 18 games between the majors and minors in 2018 before undergoing surgery in May for a fractured kneecap.

Vielma appeared in just 18 games between the minors and majors in 2018 before requiring surgery in May to repair a fractured kneecap. The 24-year-old infielder is a .204/.236/.263 hitter at the Triple-A level.

Vielma, 22, batted .265/.344/.310 with zero homers and 12 stolen bases between High- and Double-A this past season. He’s now protected from the Rule 5 Draft.

The 22-year-old struggled in his limited Grapefruit League action, hitting .167 (2-for-12) with three strikeouts. He’ll begin the season as infield depth in the minor leagues.

Vielma carries a great defensive reputation, but he struggled with the bat again this season in the upper minors, slashing .229/.273/.280 with zero homers in 455 plate appearances between Double-A Chattanooga and Triple-A Rochester. The 23-year-old might get another shot with a new organization.

That report comes from Mike Berardino of the St. Paul Pioneer Press. Viela was designated for assignment by the Twins earlier this week after slashing just .229/.273/.280 with zero home runs in 455 plate appearances this season between Double-A Chattanooga and Triple-A Rochester. The 23-year-old is an excellent defender at shortstop, but his bat obviously has some serious catching up to do.

It was reported earlier in the day that he was claimed by an unknown National League club, and the Giants have emerged as the winner. He’ll add infield depth for the Giants.

Vielma had been delayed for a couple of days due to issues with his visa, but all is well now. He’ll compete for a utility spot on the O’s Opening Day roster.

Vielma was 0-for-3 with two strikeouts in a 10-day stint with the O’s earlier this season. He probably won’t get much playing time on this stay either.