Orioles To Sign Leody Taveras

The Baltimore Orioles are expected to sign free agent outfielder Leody Taveras, according to reports by Mike Rodriguez. The deal is pending a physical, and the team has not made an official announcement yet.

Career Movement

Seattle designated Taveras for assignment in mid-June. After clearing waivers, he was sent to Triple-A Tacoma. The Mariners had previously claimed him off waivers from the Texas Rangers in early May. A few weeks later, Taveras chose to enter free agency.

Major League Tenure

Taveras spent the prior five MLB seasons with the Rangers, debuting in 2020. Early in his career, his offensive numbers were modest, but he contributed solid defense in center field and displayed speed on the bases. By the 2023 season, he became a regular player, appearing in 143 games.

Performance Overview

From 2020 to 2022, totaled 660 plate appearances.
In 2023, recorded 554 plate appearances with 14 home runs and 14 stolen bases.
Slashed .266/.312/.421 during 2023.
In 2024, struggled at the plate, hitting .229 with an 84 wRC+.
Achieved a career-high 23 stolen bases in 2024.

Contract and Future

Before the 2024 season, Taveras qualified for arbitration under the Super Two rule. He and the Rangers agreed to a $4.75 million salary for 2025, but luxury tax pressures generated speculation about a possible trade. Texas ultimately retained him, though his hitting performance declined sharply afterward, ending with a .241/.259/.— line before his departure.

“The Orioles are expected to add free agent outfielder Leody Taveras.” — MLB Trade Rumors

Author’s Summary

Leody Taveras, a defensively skilled outfielder with recent offensive struggles, is poised to join the Orioles, hoping to reset his MLB career after being released by Seattle.

MLB Trade Rumors — 2025-11-06