Orioles Sign Outfielder Leody Taveras
The Baltimore Orioles have signed free agent outfielder Leody Taveras to a one-year contract worth $2 million, according to reports by New York Post’s Jon Heyman and Spanish broadcaster Mike Rodriguez.
Player Profile and Recent Performance
The 27-year-old switch-hitting centerfielder played in 58 games this season for Seattle and Texas. He posted a batting average of .205 with three home runs, 17 RBIs, and a .530 OPS. Additionally, he stole nine bases in 12 attempts.
In 2024, Taveras appeared in 151 games with the Rangers, hitting .229 with 12 home runs, 44 RBIs, and a .641 OPS, while stealing 23 bases in 29 attempts.
2023 Season and Triple-A Performance
Taveras did not play in the majors after June 7th as the Mariners optioned him to Triple-A Tacoma. There, he excelled, batting .280 with an .804 OPS, 11 home runs, 69 RBIs, and 23 stolen bases in 24 attempts.
Roster Implications
The Orioles will need to clear space on their 40-man roster to accommodate Taveras.
Free agent outfielder Leody Taveras is signing with the Orioles on a one-year, $2 million contract, according to reports by the New York Post’s Jon Heyman and Mike Rodriguez, a Spanish broadcaster.
The Orioles must make room on their 40-man roster for Taveras, who didn’t play in the major leagues after June 7th.
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Authorization to join the Orioles offers Taveras a chance to revitalize his MLB career after a varied season split between majors and Triple-A performance.