The Orioles have claimed right-handed pitcher George Soriano off waivers from Miami. The 24-year-old was 2-0 with an 8.35 ERA and a save in 24 games with the Marlins in 2025.
Soriano, who’s 3-1 with a 5.95 ERA with two saves in 72 games with Miami in the last three seasons, has averaged nearly a strikeout per inning and 4.2 walks per nine innings.
To make room for Soriano on the 40-man roster, the Orioles designated outfielder Daniel Johnson for assignment.
Johnson hit .208 in 17 games with a stolen base for the Orioles in 2025. He was claimed off waivers from San Francisco on August 11th.
Orioles announce spring training schedule
The Orioles open their Grapefruit League schedule on February 20th against the New York Yankees in Sarasota. They’ll play 16 games at Ed Smith Stadium. Their final home game is on March 21st.
For the first time, the Orioles and Nationals play home-and-home exhibition games. They’ll play at Oriole Park on March 22nd and at Nationals Park on March 23rd before opening the season at home on March 26th against Minnesota.
The Orioles will play the Netherlands World Baseball Classic team on March 3rd in Sarasota.
For the first time since 2020, the Orioles travel to Florida’s East Coast to play St. Louis on March 9th in Jupiter and Houston on March 10th in West Palm Beach.
Orioles top prospects will meet Boston’s prospects in the Spring Breakout game on March 20th in Sarasota.
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