The Orioles sent RHP Roansy Contreras outright to Triple-A Norfolk.

Fantasy Impact

Contreras went unclaimed on waivers after he was designated for assignment by Baltimore. He will remain in the Orioles organization.

The Orioles designated RHP Roansy Contreras for assignment.

Fantasy Impact

Contreras was unable to earn a spot on the Orioles Opening Day pitching staff. He'll look to draw interest from another team on waivers.

Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said Friday that Roansy Contreras will stretch out this spring for a possible starting or long relief role, per team reports.

Fantasy Impact

Contreras is out of minor-league options, so he’s got to land on Baltimore’s Opening Day roster or hit waivers again—he’s been claimed five times this offseason, including twice by the O’s. Last year, he logged 46 relief appearances and just three starts, but his starter experience keeps him versatile. If he makes the cut, long relief looks like his gig—fantasy managers might eye him as a deep-league flier if injuries open a rotation door.

The Orioles have claimed Roansy Contreras off waivers from the Yankees.

Fantasy Impact

Contreras has bounced around the waiver wire this offseason and is now a member of the Orioles for the second time. He will look to make the opening day roster, likely as a member of the Orioles' bullpen.

The Yankees claimed Roansy Contreras off waivers from the Orioles.

Fantasy Impact

Contreras was designated for assignment last week by Baltimore. He'll compete for a depth role in the Yankees bullpen.