Report: Orioles Sign Outfielder Leody Taveras
According to reports from Jon Heyman of the New York Post and Spanish broadcaster Mike Rodriguez, free agent outfielder Leody Taveras has agreed to a one-year, $2 million contract with the Baltimore Orioles.
Performance Overview
The 27-year-old switch-hitting center fielder appeared in 58 games this season with the Seattle Mariners and Texas Rangers, posting a .205 batting average with three home runs, 17 RBIs, and a .530 OPS. He also stole nine bases in 12 attempts.
During the 2024 season with the Rangers, Taveras played in 151 games, hitting .229 with 12 home runs, 44 RBIs, and a .641 OPS. He successfully stole 23 bases out of 29 attempts.
Minor League Stint
After June 7, Taveras did not appear in the major leagues. The Mariners assigned him to Triple-A Tacoma, where he batted .280 with an .804 OPS, adding 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’s signing.
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Author’s summary: Baltimore strengthens its outfield depth by signing Leody Taveras to a one-year, $2 million contract after his mixed performances with Seattle, Texas, and Triple-A Tacoma.
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