Almanzar re-signed with the Orioles on a minor league contract Monday, Steve Melewski of MASN Sports reports.

Almanzar split the 2014 season between four levels, but spent most of the year with Double-A Portland of the Red Sox before being shipped to Baltimore. In 49 games at that level, the 23-year-old hit .277/.356/.422 with five home runs and 25 RBI. He will likely start the season out in either Double-A or Triple-A, as there is no indication he was extended an invite to spring training as part of the contract.

Almanzar was traded to the Orioles on Saturday along with Kelly Johnson in exchange for infielders Jemile Weeks and Ivan DeJesus Jr., the team reports.

Almanzar was originally a Rule 5 pick for the Orioles this season, but he was eventually sent to the Red Sox when the Orioles couldn't keep him on their roster. He mainly played in Double-A Portland this season for the Red Sox, with a slash line of .277/.356/.422 in 49 games.

Orioles returned Rule 5 pick 3B Michael Almanzar to the Red Sox.

Almanzar, who has been sidelined for most of the season with patellar tendinitis in his left knee, was designated for assignment by the Orioles on Monday. The 23-year-old is a .249/.301/.373 hitter in 668 career minor league games.

Orioles activated 3B Michael Almanzar from the 60-day disabled list; designated him for assignment.

Almanzar is finally recovered from the patellar tendinitis in his left knee, but the Orioles don't have a spot for him on their active roster. The 23-year-old was a Rule 5 Draft pick of the O's in December 2013. He is a .249/.301/.373 hitter in 668 career minor league games.

Orioles transferred 3B Michael Almanzar from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list.

Almanzar has missed all season with patellar tendinitis in his left knee but recently resumed baseball activities. There's no timetable for his return.

Michael Almanzar (knee) has resumed baseball activities.

Almanzar has been slow to heal from patellar tendinitis in his left knee, an ailment that's kept him out all season. There remains no timetable for the Rule 5 pick's return.

Michael Almanzar (knee) was given another PRP injection in his left knee on Thursday.

Almanzar has struggled to overcome the patellar tendinitis in his knee, which has been bothering him since spring training. There's no timetable for the Rule 5 pick's return.

Michael Almanzar was given a PRP injection earlier this week to assist the healing of his left knee.

Almanzar has been on the disabled list since the end of spring training with patellar tendinitis and there is no timetable for his Orioles debut. The 23-year-old corner infielder was a Rule 5 Draft pick in December.

Michael Almanzar (knee) served as the DH for five innings Tuesday in a simulated game.

Almanzar is scheduled to play third base for seven innings on Wednesday. The Rule 5 Draft pick was placed on the disabled list at the end of spring training with patellar tendinitis in his left knee. He could become an option for the Orioles' bench in early May.

Michael Almanzar (knee) is close to being ready to play in games at extended spring training.

A Rule 5 pick, Almanzar has been dealing with patellar tendinitis in his left knee since the end of spring training. There's no timetable for his return.

Michael Almanzar (knee) will likely start the season on the disabled list.

Almanzar was diagnosed with left patellar tendinitis after injuring his knee playing first base Saturday. The Rule 5 pick gets returned to his original team if he doesn't make the 25-man roster, but Orioles manager Buck Showalter said the injury delays that decision. "We were prepared to make a decision on him, but that will wait now," Showalter said. "Shouldn't be too long."

Michael Almanzar was diagnosed with left patellar tendinitis following an MRI.

Almanzar, a Rule 5 pick, is expected to be shut down for at least a few days. It would be surprising if he didn't get stashed on the DL at this point.

Michael Almanzar (knee) will be shut down for a couple of days.

Almanzar underwent an MRI on his left knee Monday and it apparently didn't show any major damage. The 23-year-old outfielder was selected from the Red Sox in December's Rule 5 Draft and could be stashed on the disabled list to begin the year.

Michael Almanzar is getting an MRI on his left knee.

Almanzar has been dealing with some swelling in the knee and the Orioles want to be sure it's nothing serious. The 23-year-old outfielder was a Rule 5 Draft Pick from the Red Sox and the O's will have to return him to Boston if they can't find a roster spot for him. Maybe they'll hide him on the disabled list.

Rule 5 pick Michael Almanzar went 2-for-3 and hit his first homer as the Orioles edged the Pirates 7-6 on Monday.

The 23-year-old Almanzar is 5-for-19 with five RBI in his long shot bid to make the Orioles. It's hard to imagine the team keeping him, even more so with the news today that Buck Showalter is considering carrying 13 pitchers initially. A more likely possibility is that the Orioles send the Red Sox a prospect in return for his rights.

Orioles selected 3B Michael Almanzar from the Red Sox in the 2013 Rule 5 draft.

Almanzar is a former $1.5 million bonus baby from the Dominican Republic who hasn't yet put together all of his tools on the field. He has high-voltage raw power and a cannon for an arm, but his long swing and middling athleticism has hindered his upward mobility. The son of former major league reliever Carlos slashed .268/.328/.432 at Double-A Portland this past season.