Baltimore Orioles Make Roster Change
The Baltimore Orioles made roster adjustments on Wednesday, cutting ties with outfielder Daniel Johnson after a disappointing performance. The team struggled this season, which is evident from their last-place finish and extensive player usage.
Season Overview
The Orioles used 35 different players in at least one plate appearance, a significant increase from the 27 who contributed during their postseason run the previous year. This reflects the instability and challenges the team faced throughout the season.
Daniel Johnson’s Brief Return
Daniel Johnson, a 29-year-old outfielder, returned to the Orioles in August via waiver claim after being designated for assignment by the San Francisco Giants. Johnson had only one major-league plate appearance with Baltimore before leaving the organization last offseason.
Performance and Transaction
Johnson struggled during his stint, registering a .519 OPS in 17 games. On Wednesday, the Orioles designated him for assignment to clear space on their 40-man roster for right-handed pitcher George Soriano, who was claimed off waivers from the Miami Marlins.
Daniel Johnson was designated for assignment by the Orioles, according to the official transactions log of Major League Baseball.
If Johnson is not claimed by another team, he will likely choose minor-league free agency instead of accepting an outright assignment to Triple-A Norfolk.
Roster Implications
- Johnson’s release provides roster space for George Soriano.
- Soriano was claimed from the Miami Marlins on the same day.
Johnson’s departure marks another adjustment in a season filled with roster moves as the Orioles seek improvement.
“It’s clear the team needed to make changes after a challenging season,” said a source familiar with the Orioles’ decisions.
Author's Summary: The Orioles cut Daniel Johnson to create roster space after a disappointing season, highlighting the team's efforts to rebuild and improve moving forward.