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Dodger Blue > Dodgers News > Dodgers Sign Hanser Alberto; Matt Beaty Designated For Assignment
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Dodgers Sign Hanser Alberto; Matt Beaty Designated For Assignment

Matthew Moreno
March 23, 2022
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Matt Beaty, 2021 NLDS
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The Los Angeles Dodgers signed Hanser Alberto to a one-year, $1.6 million contract on Wednesday, nearly two weeks since his agreement was first reported. Matt Beaty was designated for assignment in order to make room for Alberto on the Dodgers’ 40-man roster.

Alberto’s contract includes a $2 million team option for the 2023 season, and a $250,000 buyout. His arrival at Camelback Ranch to undergo a physical and make his signing official was delayed due to visa trouble.

Prior to coming to terms with Alberto, the Dodgers reportedly had interest in Josh Harrison. However, Harrison signed a one-year, $5.5 million contract with the Chicago White Sox. Harrison’s deal included a team option for 2023 and $1.5 million buyout.

Alberto has appeared in parts of six seasons since making his MLB debut with the Texas Rangers in 2015. Alberto remained with the Rangers organization until getting claimed off waivers by the New York Yankees in November 2018.

He was then claimed by the Baltimore Orioles and appeared in a career-high 139 games during the 2019 season. Alberto hit .305/.329/.422 with 21 doubles, 12 home runs and 54 RBI while primarily playing second and third base that year.

Alberto appeared in 54 of 60 games for the Orioles during the shortened 2020 season, but spent last year with the Kansas City Royals. There was some regression at the plate, but the 29-year-old still hit .270/.291/.402 with 20 doubles, two home runs and 24 RBI over 103 games.

Alberto provides the Dodgers with flexibility in the field as he’s primarily played second base, third base and shortstop. He notably has fared well against left-handed pitching throughout his career, batting .333 with an .815 on-base plus slugging percentage.

Dodgers DFA Matt Beaty

Matt Beaty was designated for assignment as the corresponding move to make room for Alberto on the 40-man roster.

On the surface the decision comes as a surprise due to Beaty having one Minor League option remaining. However, and the Dodgers have a bevy of left-handed candidates for their bench. Beaty presumably will be claimed off waivers and traded within the next week.

Beaty has been up with the Dodgers over parts of three seasons and hit a combined .262/.333/.425 with 18 home runs and 91 RBI.

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ByMatthew Moreno
Matthew Moreno is a journalist from Whittier, Calif., who is a credentialed reporter and is currently the Executive Editor of DodgerBlue.com and LakersNation.com. In addition to covering Los Angeles Dodgers and Los Angels Lakers, Matthew has a strong passion for keeping up to date with the sneakerhead culture. It began with Michael Jordan and Air Jordan shoes, and has carried over to Kobe Bryant's signature line with Nike. Matthew previously was the lead editor and digital strategist at Dodgers Nation, and the co-editor and lead writer at Reign of Troy, where he covered USC Trojans Football. Matthew graduated from California State Long Beach University with a major in journalism and minor in communications. Contact: matt@mediumlargela.com
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