MLB News: Dodgers Sign Olympic Speed Skater Amid Lockout

Major League Baseball (MLB) transactions are on pause, but this did not stop the Los Angeles Dodgers from reportedly adding a player to beef up their infield.

The update comes no less from the player himself, Eddy Alvarez, via Instagram.

The 31-year-old posted the development on his social media account recently.

“Baseball has its unpredictability, more often than not. I’m excited to announce this unbelievable chance to be part of this historic organization. Here’s to 2022,” Alvarez’s post read.

The 31-year-old is best known for his Olympic feats.

He is one of just six individuals who have won a medal in the Winter and Summer Olympics. In MLB, he is the only player ever to accomplish such a feat.

Alvarez went on an extended break to participate in the last Olympics.

Before that, he showed what he can do during the 2021 season when he was still playing for the Miami Marlins.

Alvarez started his MLB career with the Chicago White Sox in 2014 when he agreed to a minor league deal. He was traded to the Marlins in March 2019.

After spending time on different teams in the minors, Alvarez officially debuted for the Marlins on Aug. 5 of last year against the Baltimore Orioles.

After he was called up in September, he hit his first Major League home run on Sept. 11.

For the 2021 season, the native of Florida hit .188 with 1 home run and 6 RBI.

In the minor leagues, he posted a .865 OPS in 31 games while playing at the Triple-A level (.423 OBP).

After copping silver medals in the Winter and Summer Olympics, Alvarez will try to prove that he can also have success on the baseball field.

It remains to be seen if Alvarez can replicate his success with the Dodgers. This early, pundits point out his poor defense that needs work.