The Orioles have come to an agreement on a one-year contract with infielder Ryan Flaherty.
According to Jon Heyman of CBS Sports, the sides agreed to a deal worth $1.075 million that includes a $25,000 bonus for reaching 400 plate appearances. The Orioles have five remaining arbitration cases to address: starting pitchers Bud Norris and Miguel Gonzalez, closer Zach Britton, and outfielders Steve Pearce and Alejandro De Aza.
Serving as the primary replacement for Manny Machado after the Gold Glove third baseman suffered a season-ending knee injury in August, Flaherty hit .221 with seven home runs and 32 runs batted in in a career-high 312 plate appearances in 2014. The 28-year-old hit .286 with a home run and four RBIs in the postseason.
When the Orioles and arbitration-eligible players exchanged figures earlier this month, Flaherty was asking for a $1.5 million salary while the organization came back with a $900,000 offer.
Serving as the primary utility infielder over the last couple years, Flaherty played six positions for the Orioles during the 2014 season.
