The Orioles offered 2026 contracts to 11 of their 12 arbitration-eligible players on Friday. Despite speculation that first baseman Ryan Mountcastle and right-handed reliever Yennier Cano would not be offered contracts, they were. Mountcastle missed more than two months with a hamstring injury. “I think so much of what happened in 2025, it was frustrating and disappointing and … [Read more...] about Orioles offer ’26 contracts to Mountcastle, Cano, 8 others; Suárez non-tendered; Bautista agrees to contract
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Elias on Orioles’ trade of Rodriguez: ‘There’s value given up in any trade, particularly in this one’
On Tuesday night, the Orioles pulled off a shocking deal by trading their longtime top pitching prospect Grayson Rodriguez to the Los Angeles Angels for outfielder Taylor Ward. Rodriguez, whose 2025 season was derailed by injures, said on “Foul Territory” that he had heard some chatter about a possible deal over the weekend, but his agent brushed it off. He received a text from … [Read more...] about Elias on Orioles’ trade of Rodriguez: ‘There’s value given up in any trade, particularly in this one’
Elias on Orioles’ acquisition of Ward, possible free-agent signings, lineup issues
On Friday night, Orioles president of baseball operations Mike Elias addressed several subjects during a video conference call. On the acquisition of Taylor Ward: “There’s a lot to like with Taylor Ward. He’s actually somebody that we’ve been chasing for at least for a couple years, just because of the profile, the big right-handed power. He hit 36 homers last year, he had 100 … [Read more...] about Elias on Orioles’ acquisition of Ward, possible free-agent signings, lineup issues
Twins Acquire Alex Jackson, Avoid Arbitration With Justin Topa
9:57am: Darren Wolfson of KSTP reports that Topa will be guaranteed $1.225MM in 2026 by his new contract. 8:24am: The Twins have acquired catcher Alex Jackson from the Orioles in exchange for minor league infielder Payton Eeles, according to a report from Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports. According to Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic, Minnesota has designated outfielder DaShawn Keirsey … [Read more...] about Twins Acquire Alex Jackson, Avoid Arbitration With Justin Topa
Phillies Claim Pedro León
The Phillies announced they have claimed outfielder Pedro León off waivers from the Orioles. Francys Romero of BeisbolFR reported the claim prior to the official announcement. The O’s had designated him for assignment a few days ago. Philadelphia’s roster count climbs from 33 to 34. León, 28 in May, was once a notable prospect but his stock has fallen in recent years. After he … [Read more...] about Phillies Claim Pedro León