According to Joe Frisaro of MLB.com, first baseman Doug Mientkiewicz opted out of his Minor League contract on Friday is now a free agent.

The Marlins signed Mientkiewicz on May 5 to a Minor League contract and appeared in four games with Triple-A New Orleans where he was 4-for-16 with an RBI.

Mientkiewicz was previously with the Dodgers this Spring, but was cut. He had been asked by manager Joe Torre to remain with the club as a coach, but he has a desire to play in the big leagues. Mientkiewicz hit .292 with 4 RBIs in 24 at-bats this Spring.

Mientkiewicz, 35, hit .333 (6 for 18) in 20 games with the Dodgers in 2009. You can see Mientkiewicz’ contract details and statistics here.