Outfielder Luis Gonzalez finalized his $2 million, one-year contract with the Florida Marlins on Thursday, adding experience to a young roster. The 40-year-old, who can make an additional $1 million in performance bonuses, hit .278 with 15 home runs and 68 RBIs last year with the Los Angeles Dodgers. He played in 139 games but became a part-time player in the second half of the season.
To make room on their 40-man roster, the Marlins designated right-handed pitcher Marcos Carvajal for assignment. They have 10 days to trade him, release him or send him outright to the minors.