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The Twins signed free agent shortstop Jamey Carroll to a two-year, $6.75 million contract in a deal
The contract carries a mutual option for 2014. Carroll was in Minneapolis on Tuesday to take his physical, which he passed.
This past season for the Dodgers, Carroll batted .290 with a .359 on-base percentage and .347 slugging percentage in 146 games. He also stole 10 bases without getting caught.
Carroll, who can also play second base, third base and both corner outfield positions, is known for providing steady defense. It appears likely that he will be installed as Minnesota's everyday shortstop.
A 10-year veteran, Carroll is a career .278/.356/.347 hitter and hasn't posted an on-base percentage lower than .346 since 2007. He's not a ranked free agent, which means the Twins do not have to lose a Draft pick for compensation to Los Angeles.
