The Orioles announced that right-hander Burch Smith and outfielder Daniel Johnson have both elected free agency rather than accept outright assignments. There hadn’t been any reporting about either player being removed from the roster but apparently the O’s quietly passed each through waivers quietly in recent days. Smith, 34, started the year on a minor league deal with the … [Read more...] about Burch Smith, Daniel Johnson Elect Free Agency
Orioles Decline Club Option On Eloy Jiménez
The Orioles announced that they have declined their club option on outfielder/designated hitter Eloy Jiménez. They could have retained him for 2025 with a salary of $16.5MM but will instead give him a $3MM buyout and send him to free agency. The Sox are covering half of that buyout as part of the trade that sent him to Baltimore this summer. The decision is an unsurprising one. … [Read more...] about Orioles Decline Club Option On Eloy Jiménez
Trey Mancini Preparing For 2025 Comeback
Veteran first baseman/outfielder Trey Mancini opted out of a minor league deal with the Marlins late last spring and did not sign a new deal with any team for the 2024 season, instead choosing to remain home. However, the 32-year-old tells Andy Kostka of the Baltimore Banner that after a year away from the game, he’s now eyeing a comeback bid in 2025. Fans of Mancini will want … [Read more...] about Trey Mancini Preparing For 2025 Comeback
Daniel Hudson Announces Retirement
Following the Dodgers’ decisive victory over the Yankees in Game 5 of the World Series last night, veteran reliever Daniel Hudson announced to reporters (including Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register) that he will retire from playing as a champion. The veteran of 15 big league seasons has played for the Dodgers, Padres, Nationals, Blue Jays, Pirates, Diamondbacks, and … [Read more...] about Daniel Hudson Announces Retirement
Orioles Acquire Daz Cameron From Athletics
The Athletics have traded outfielder Daz Cameron to the Orioles in exchange for cash considerations, according to announcements from both clubs. This will be Cameron’s second stint in the Orioles organization. Cameron, the son of All-Star outfielder Mike Cameron, was a highly-regarded prospect in the 2015 draft. The Astros selected him 37th overall but gave him a $4MM signing … [Read more...] about Orioles Acquire Daz Cameron From Athletics