Mariners May Regret Losing Leody Taveras
The Seattle Mariners had a World Series champion in their outfield this season, though many fans might not recall it. On May 6, the Mariners acquired center fielder Leody Taveras off waivers from the Texas Rangers.
Taveras spent just over a month on the Mariners' active roster before being designated for assignment. After clearing waivers, he was outrighted to Triple-A Tacoma, spending the entire second half of his age-26 season in the minors. This came just two years after he started in center field for the World Series champions.
New Opportunity with the Baltimore Orioles
Leody Taveras recently found a fresh start ahead of the upcoming MLB season. According to broadcaster and journalist Mike Rodriguez, the Baltimore Orioles signed him to a one-year, $2 million major league contract on Wednesday. As of Thursday morning, the Orioles had not officially announced the signing.
Performance Overview
- Taveras played 28 games for the Mariners, slashing .174/.198/.272.
- His season OPS over 58 games was .530, a drop from .641 in 2023 and .733 during his full season as the Rangers' starter.
"The Seattle Mariners had a World Series champion in their outfield this season, and fans of the team might not even remember it."
Leody Taveras’ journey highlights the uncertainties of baseball careers, from championship starter to a minor league stint, now aiming to revive his major league prospects with the Orioles.