DALLAS—For the second straight season, the Orioles did not make a selection in the Rule 5 draft at the Winter Meetings. They did lose right-handed pitcher Juan Nuñez, their eighth-ranked prospect, according to MLB Pipeline. Nuñez was drafted by the San Diego Padres. Nuñez, who came to the Orioles in August 2022 from Minnesota in the deal that sent reliever Jorge López to the … [Read more...] about Orioles don’t take any players in Rule 5 draft; Nuñez selected by Padres
Elias on Orioles’ ownership, Sasaki, Mateo at Winter Meetings
DALLAS–What happened? The reported contracts with free-agent outfielder Tyler O’Neill and catcher Gary Sánchez have not been made official. Perhaps they will be on the second day of the Winter Meetings. The Orioles will continue to pursue starting pitching, and there are a lot of competitors. “One of the main things that stands out to me this year is we don’t have that many … [Read more...] about Elias on Orioles’ ownership, Sasaki, Mateo at Winter Meetings
Orioles announce signings of O’Neill, Sánchez
DALLAS—The Orioles made the signings of outfielder Tyler O’Neill and catcher Gary Sánchez official on Tuesday. O’Neill signed a three-year contract, which has an opt-out after the 2025 season, for $49.5 million. Sánchez signed a one-year deal for a reported $8.5 million. The arrival of O’Neill, 29, and Sánchez, 32, effectively ends the Oriole careers of outfielder Anthony … [Read more...] about Orioles announce signings of O’Neill, Sánchez
Elias thinks O’Neill is a perfect fit for Orioles’ outfield
DALLAS—Orioles executive vice president/general manager Mike Elias was delighted to finally have some free-agent signings to talk about. On Tuesday, the Orioles announced the signings of outfielder Tyler O’Neill and catcher Gary Sánchez. O’Neill signed a three-year contract, with an opt-out after the 2025 season, for $49.5 million. Sánchez signed a one-year deal for a reported … [Read more...] about Elias thinks O’Neill is a perfect fit for Orioles’ outfield
Orioles hope additions of O’Neill, Sánchez make up for departures of Santander, McCann
DALLAS—As the Winter Meetings begin, the Orioles to-do list has narrowed. On Saturday, they signed outfielder Tyler O’Neill and catcher Gary Sánchez as replacements for outfielder Anthony Santander and catcher James McCann, both of whom are free agents. The Orioles weren’t going to spend huge money on Santander, even though he hit 44 home runs and won a Silver Slugger last … [Read more...] about Orioles hope additions of O’Neill, Sánchez make up for departures of Santander, McCann