Orioles Sign Outfielder Leody Taveras
Free agent outfielder Leody Taveras is joining the Baltimore Orioles on a one-year contract worth $2 million, reports confirm from the New York Post’s Jon Heyman and Spanish broadcaster Mike Rodriguez.
Player Profile and Recent Performance
The 27-year-old switch-hitting centerfielder batted .205 with three home runs, 17 RBIs, and a .530 OPS across 58 games playing for Seattle and Texas this season. He successfully stole nine bases out of 12 attempts.
In 2024, Taveras appeared in 151 games for the Rangers, posting a .229 average with 12 home runs, 44 RBIs, and a .641 OPS. He also recorded 23 stolen bases in 29 attempts.
Triple-A and Roster Status
After June 7th, Taveras did not play in the major leagues as the Mariners optioned him to Triple-A Tacoma. While there, he hit .280 with an .804 OPS, accumulated 11 home runs, 69 RBIs, and stole 23 bases out of 24 attempts.
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,"
— Jon Heyman, New York Post
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Author's summary: Leody Taveras has signed a one-year, $2 million deal with the Orioles, bringing speed and versatility after mixed major league and strong Triple-A performance in 2024.