As Ben Kenobi once said, "Now that's a name I've not heard in a long time." The former Rockies slugger hasn't appeared in the majors since the 2015 season. Rosario spent time mashing in Korea before logging three seasons in Japan. He returned stateside on a minors pact with the Twins for the 2019 season before playing in the Mexican League last year. At 32 years old, it seems highly unlikely that he'll make it back to the majors again. Yet, he's one of the few players in history to make appearances in MLB, NPB, KBO and CPBL. So, he's got that going for him.

With a .273/.306/.473 batting line (94 wRC+) over 1,601 career plate appearances in the majors, Rosario boasts more experience (and MLB success) than most minor-league signings this winter. However, since he lacks defensive value and hasn't posted overly impressive numbers while playing overseas the past three years, Rosario will likely need to prove his worth at Triple-A Rochester or Double-A Pensacola to begin 2019 before he's seriously considered for a promotion back to the big leagues. He'll most likely see most his starts in the Twins organization as a first baseman or designated hitter, as he graded out as one of baseball's worst defensive catchers during his time with the Rockies from 2011 through 2015.

Rosario worked out in front of major-league teams near the end of January, and the Twins evidently liked what they saw. The 29-year-old last played in the big leagues during the 2015 season with Colorado, when he slashed .268/.295/.416 with six homers and 29 RBI through 87 games, primarily spent at first base. Rosario figures to begin the 2019 season at Triple-A Rochester but could find himself back in the majors at some point during the year if he impresses early on.

After combining to slug 49 home runs between 2012 and 2013 with the Rockies, Rosario had been one of the top fantasy catchers before defensive shortcomings forced him to transition to first base. Rosario noticed diminished power thereafter that prevented him from sticking around in the big leagues even as a platoon bat, prompting him to find work overseas for the past three seasons. He most recently played with the Hanshin Tigers of Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball league in 2018, posting a middling .242/.285/.374 slash line across 302 plate appearances. Set to turn 30 years old in February, Rosario will most likely have to settle for a minor-league deal before getting another look in the majors.