CLEVELAND—The combination of the trade deadline moves and the injury to infielder Jordan Westburg has created a significant makeover of the Orioles as they begin the month of August. As players walked into the visiting clubhouse at Progressive Field on Thursday, there were many introductions. “This is kind of normal for a post-deadline day when you get some new faces in the … [Read more...] about Hyde addresses Orioles’ post-deadline makeover: ‘I’ve talked with all of them … They’re really excited to be here’
Orioles sign top draft pick Vance Honeycutt: ‘I like to think I play the game the right way’
On the last day teams could sign players from last month’s Major League Baseball draft, the Orioles and their first-round choice, North Carolina outfielder Vance Honeycutt, the 22nd pick overall, reached agreement on a $4 million signing bonus, according to Jim Callis of MLB Pipeline. The slot value was $3,802,200. The Orioles signed each of the 21 players they drafted and … [Read more...] about Orioles sign top draft pick Vance Honeycutt: ‘I like to think I play the game the right way’
Rogers gives up 5 runs in Orioles’ debut in 10-3 loss to Guardians
CLEVELAND—Four new Orioles reported to the team on Thursday, and left-hander Trevor Rogers had a difficult debut. Rogers, who was acquired from Miami on Tuesday for infielder Connor Norby and outfielder Kyle Stowers, allowed five runs on six hits in 4 1/3 innings as the Orioles lost to the Cleveland Guardians, 10-3, before 26,194 at Progressive Field. Rogers (2-10) allowed his … [Read more...] about Rogers gives up 5 runs in Orioles’ debut in 10-3 loss to Guardians
Orioles calling up Coby Mayo
CLEVELAND–The Orioles are calling up third baseman Coby Mayo, the 15th-ranked prospect in baseball, according to MLB Pipeline. Mayo was removed from Triple-A Norfolk’s 18-10 win at Charlotte Thursday night after he had four hits. The 22-year-old Mayo, who was selected in the fourth round of the 2020 Major League Baseball draft, is hitting .308 with a 1.003 OPS, 23 home runs and … [Read more...] about Orioles calling up Coby Mayo
Orioles acquire outfielder/DH Eloy Jiménez from White Sox
BALTIMORE—In their second trade on Tuesday and fourth before the 6 p.m. trade deadline, the Orioles acquired right-handed hitting outfielder/designated hitter Eloy Jiménez and cash considerations from the Chicago White Sox. The 27-year-old Jiménez, is completing a six-year, $43 million contract that has team options worth $16.5 million in 2025 and $18.5 million in 2026 or a $3 … [Read more...] about Orioles acquire outfielder/DH Eloy Jiménez from White Sox