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Shawn Dubin Shawn Dubin Clears waivers
Thu, Nov 6, 2025, 10:12 PM
Dubin (elbow) cleared waivers and was sent outright to Triple-A Norfolk on Thursday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
Analysis: Dubin ended the season on the injured list with elbow discomfort. It's unclear if he's healthy, but he'll now have the chance to head to free agency, or he could stick in the organization as depth. |
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Josh Walker Josh Walker Quickly bounced from roster
Thu, Nov 6, 2025, 9:56 PM
Walker was designated for assignment Thursday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
Analysis: Walker re-signed with the Orioles on Tuesday but lost his roster spot shortly thereafter as Baltimore shuffled its roster. He'll now be subject to waivers. |
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Carson Ragsdale Carson Ragsdale Bounced from 40-man roster
Thu, Nov 6, 2025, 9:50 PM
Ragsdale was designated for assignment Thursday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
Analysis: Ragsdale made his big-league debut in September and gave up eight earned runs in five innings across two appearances with the Orioles. He's likely to stick in the organization as depth for the 2026 season. |
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Andrew Kittredge Andrew Kittredge Option for 2026 exercised
Thu, Nov 6, 2025, 2:57 PM
The Orioles exercised Kittredge's $9 million option for 2026 on Thursday, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports.
Analysis: The Orioles reacquired Kittredge from the Cubs earlier this week after dealing him to Chicago at the deadline, so it was a foregone conclusion that the reliever's option would be picked up. Kittredge posted a 3.40 ERA, 0.98 WHIP and 64:11 K:BB over 53 regular-season innings between the Orioles and Cubs in 2025. He'll be a high-leverage reliever for Baltimore in 2026 and could even serve as closer, depending on what else the Orioles do with their bullpen this offseason. |
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Pedro Leon Pedro Leon Claimed by Baltimore
Thu, Nov 6, 2025, 1:18 PM
The Orioles claimed Leon (knee) off waivers from the Astros on Thursday, Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com reports.
Analysis: The Astros attempted to slip Leon through waivers as they did some 40-man roster housecleaning, but the Orioles have scooped the outfielder up. Leon was limited to only 94 rehab plate appearances in 2025 while batting a nagging knee issue, though he was playing in games at the end of the year and should enter spring training healthy. The 27-year-old slashed .299/.372/.514 with 24 homers and 29 stolen bases at Triple-A Sugar Land in 2024. He should compete for an Opening Day roster spot but does have minor-league options remaining. |
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Leody Taveras Leody Taveras Signs with O's
Wed, Nov 5, 2025, 9:34 PM
Taveras agreed to a one-year, $2 million contract with the Orioles on Wednesday, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.
Analysis: Taveras will head east after spending 2025 with the Rangers and Mariners. The 27-year-old slashed just .205/.226/.304 in the regular season across 180 big-league plate appearances, though he posted a much more respectable .809 OPS in 81 games at Triple-A Tacoma. Now with the Orioles, he is likely to work as a depth piece at Triple-A Norfolk or come off the bench for the big club. |
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George Soriano George Soriano Claimed off waivers by Orioles
Wed, Nov 5, 2025, 1:53 PM
The Orioles claimed Soriano off waivers from the Marlins on Wednesday.
Analysis: In 118 innings across parts of three seasons in the big leagues, Soriano has collected a 5.95 ERA and 117:55 K:BB. The 26-year-old reliever does not have minor-league options remaining, so he would have to go through the waivers process again if he doesn't make the Orioles' Opening Day roster. |
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Daniel Johnson Daniel Johnson Booted off 40-man roster
Wed, Nov 5, 2025, 1:49 PM
The Orioles designated Johnson for assignment Wednesday.
Analysis: Clearing Johnson from the 40-man roster frees up a spot for waiver acquisition George Soriano. Johnson, 30, slashed .189/.246/.302 over 31 games between the Giants and Orioles this season. |
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Andrew Kittredge Andrew Kittredge Traded back to Orioles
Tue, Nov 4, 2025, 1:08 PM
The Orioles acquired Kittredge from the Cubs on Tuesday in exchange for cash considerations.
Analysis: Kittredge was dealt from the Orioles to the Cubs at the trade deadline and is now headed back to Baltimore. The Orioles have a $9 million option on Kittredge for 2026, which they will now presumably exercise. Kittredge posted a 3.40 ERA, 0.98 WHIP and 64:11 K:BB over 53 regular-season innings between the Orioles and Cubs in 2025. Baltimore has an opening at closer for 2026 and Kittredge could be the current favorite to fill it, though the team is likely to add additional relievers this offseason. |
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Josh Walker Josh Walker Re-ups with Baltimore
Tue, Nov 4, 2025, 12:30 PM
The Orioles re-signed Walker to a one-year contract Tuesday.
Analysis: Walker was a waiver claim of the Orioles in August but didn't appear in any games for them down the stretch. The lefty reliever holds a career 6.59 ERA and 31:14 K:BB over 27.1 innings covering parts of three big-league seasons. Walker does not have minor-league options remaining, so he would have to be passed through waivers in order to be sent to the minors if he doesn't make the Opening Day roster. |
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Dietrich Enns Dietrich Enns Re-ups with Baltimore
Mon, Nov 3, 2025, 3:48 PM
The Orioles re-signed Enns to a one-year contract with a club option for 2027 on Monday.
Analysis: Baltimore had a $3 million club option on Enns for 2026, but instead of picking that up it has hammered out a new deal with the left-hander. Enns was acquired by the Orioles via trade in late July and pitched well for them down the stretch, holding a 3.14 ERA and 34:11 K:BB over 28.2 frames. The southpaw will likely open 2026 in the bullpen, though he also offers the flexibility to be used as a starting pitcher. |
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Tyler O'Neill Tyler O'Neill Does not exercise opt out
Mon, Nov 3, 2025, 1:04 PM
O'Neill will remain with the Orioles after declining to exercise the opt-out clause in his contract, Andy Kostka of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.
Analysis: O'Neill is owed $33 million over the next two years, and he's wisely decided to opt into that deal after slashing just .199/.292/.392 over 54 games in his first year in Baltimore. The 30-year-old should bounce back to some degree in 2026, but he will remain an injury risk. |
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Luis Vazquez Luis Vazquez Re-signs with O's
Thu, Oct 30, 2025, 5:30 PM
Vazquez signed a one-year contract with the Orioles on Thursday.
Analysis: Vazquez appeared in 36 games for Baltimore in 2025, slashing .160/.208/.240 over 53 plate appearances. He put up far better numbers at Triple-A, logging a .756 OPS over 43 contests. The 26-year-old infielder will now officially return for a second year in the Orioles organization, though he figures to remain a depth piece. |
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Rico Garcia Rico Garcia Re-signs with Orioles
Thu, Oct 30, 2025, 9:06 AM
The Orioles re-signed Garcia to a one-year contract Thursday.
Analysis: Garcia pitched for three different teams during the 2025 season but finished out the year strongly with the Orioles, collecting a 2.84 ERA and 20:6 K:BB over 19 innings. The right-hander will turn 32 in January and should fill a middle-relief role in Baltimore next season. |
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Albert Suarez Albert Suarez Diagnosed with flexor strain
Thu, Oct 9, 2025, 11:21 AM
Suarez has been diagnosed with a mild flexor strain in his right forearm, Andy Kostka of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.
Analysis: Suarez suffered the injury during his final appearance of the regular season Sept. 14. He's expected to begin a throwing program in the coming weeks. Suarez was limited to just 11.2 innings for the Orioles this season, with most of the missed time occurring due to a right shoulder strain. |
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Colton Cowser Colton Cowser Played with broken ribs
Tue, Oct 7, 2025, 1:15 PM
Cowser was diagnosed with two fractured ribs after colliding with the outfield wall during a June 12 game against the Tigers, Andy Kostka of The Baltimore Banner reports.
Analysis: Cowser missed three games with what the Orioles referred to simply as general soreness at the time, but the outfielder has now revealed that he had a more serious diagnosis. While Cowser homered three times in the first four games after returning from the rib fractures, he finished the season slashing a disappointing .196/.269/.385 with 16 homers and 14 steals over just 92 contests. Cowser also missed time with a fractured thumb and a concussion, but he entered the offseason with a clean bill of health. |
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Jose Barrero Jose Barrero Returns on minor-league pact
Mon, Oct 6, 2025, 8:52 AM
Barrero agreed Thursday to a new minor-league contract with the Orioles, Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com reports.
Analysis: Barrero split time in 2025 between the Cardinals and Orioles organizations and appeared in 22 games at the big-league level, all of which came with St. Louis. After being dropped from the Cardinals' 40-man roster in late June, Barrero elected free agency and caught on with the Orioles on a minor-league pact. He proceeded to spend the rest of the season at Triple-A Norfolk, slashing .190/.261/.344 with eight home runs and nine stolen bases across 218 plate appearances. While his new minor-league deal could include an invitation to major-league spring training, the 27-year-old utility man should be viewed as a long shot to win an Opening Day bench role with Baltimore. |
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Adley Rutschman Adley Rutschman Viewed as top catcher over Basallo
Mon, Sep 29, 2025, 12:35 PM
Orioles president of baseball operations Mike Elias said Monday that Rutschman remains "front and center" as the organization's top catcher, Andy Kostka of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.
Analysis: Though Baltimore signed Samuel Basallo to a $67 million extension in August, the 21-year-old is regarded as a bat-first prospect who won't yet be entrusted to handle a full-time catching role in the big leagues. Basallo instead projects to see most of his reps at first base and designated hitter in 2026 while occasionally mixing in behind the plate, so long as Rutschman maintains health. When available this past season, Rutschman continued to provide value defensively, but his offensive production continued its downward trend from his 2022 rookie campaign. Over 365 plate appearances in 2025, Rutschman turned in a .673 OPS and supplied underwhelming counting statistics (nine home runs, zero steals, 37 runs and 29 RBI) in his 90 games. Set to turn 28 in February, Rutschman still has time to regain his prior form at the plate, but investing in him in 2026 fantasy drafts may require some blind faith on the part of fantasy managers. |
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Grayson Rodriguez Grayson Rodriguez Will ramp up throwing in October
Mon, Sep 29, 2025, 12:34 PM
Orioles president of baseball operations Mike Elias said Monday that Rodriguez (elbow) will begin ramping up his throwing program in October, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
Analysis: Rodriguez missed the entire 2025 season due to multiple issues with his pitching arm and eventually had a right elbow debridement to remove a bone spur in August. Barring setbacks, Rodriguez is expected to be ready for the beginning of spring training. Even if he stays healthy in 2026, Rodriguez is likely to have some workload restrictions in place following a lost season. |
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Tyler Wells Tyler Wells Expected to be in 2026 rotation
Mon, Sep 29, 2025, 12:17 PM
Orioles president of baseball operations Mike Elias said Monday that the team plans for Wells to be a starting pitcher next season, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
Analysis: It's possible Wells opens next season in the bullpen if the Orioles make multiple high-impact starting pitcher acquisitions this offseason, but the righty set himself up well to be a member of the 2026 rotation after collecting a 2.91 ERA, 0.88 WHIP and 18:2 K:BB over 21.2 innings in four September starts following a return from UCL revision surgery. Because he's totaled just 62.1 frames over the last two seasons, Wells' workload will likely be monitored closely in 2026. |
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