The Los Angeles Dodgers and coveted Cuban infielder Hector Olivera have finalized paperwork allowing him to join the system by next week, according to MLB.com's Jesse Sanchez.

The 30-year-old will head to L.A. on Friday to complete his physical, after which the team expects him to begin working out at the Dodgers' spring training facility in Glendale, Ariz.

Olivera, who signed a six-year, $62.5-million contract in March, is rumored by scouts to slot into the middle of the Dodgers lineup, projecting to hit 15 to 20 home runs and drive in 75 runs.

Olivera will likely spend some time in the minors, where he'll acclimate himself before getting promoted.

As it stands, the Dodgers infield consists of third baseman Juan Uribe, shortstop Jimmy Rollins and second baseman Howie Kendrick.