February 24, 2015
Moreira defected from Cuba while playing for the Cuban team in the Caribbean Series in Puerto Rico,
Baseball America reports.
ANALYSIS
Moreira isn't considered a top prospect at age 28, but he won't be subject to MLB international bonus pools once he's free to sign with a MLB team. He hit .332/.397/.368 in 277 plate appearances in the Serie Nacional in the current season before defecting.