Baltimore Orioles

The Orioles designated Emmanuel Rivera for assignment. (Source: Roch Kubatko on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Baltimore needed to open a spot on its 40-man roster after trading for Luis Vázquez. Rivera will head to the waiver wire where a team could have some interest in him.

Orioles GM Mike Elias said they expect Felix Bautista to be healthy for Opening Day. (Source: Roch Kubatko on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Elias added that Bautista will still be brought on slowly in spring training. He is continuing to work his way back from Tommy John surgery he underwent in October of 2023 with a follow-up procedure back in February.

The Orioles and Jorge Mateo avoided arbitration, agreeing to a one-year, $3.55 million contract.

Fantasy Impact: The deal also includes a $5.5 million club option for 2026. Mateo is continuing to work his way back from UCL surgery on his non-throwing elbow. He'll add depth in the infield for Baltimore when he is healthy.

The Orioles designated Jacob Amaya for assignment.

Fantasy Impact: Amaya was removed from the 40-man roster to make room for the signing of Dylan Carlson. He'll look to land interest on the waiver wire as a depth option in the infield.

The Orioles sent Livan Soto outright to Triple-A Norfolk.

Fantasy Impact: Soto went unclaimed on waivers after he was designated for assignment. He'll continue to add infield depth for the Orioles organization.

The Orioles designated Roansy Contreras for assignment.

Fantasy Impact: Contreras was removed from the 40-man roster as the corresponding move to Baltimore claiming Jacob Amaya off waivers. He'll look to draw some interest on the waiver wire.

The Mariners acquired Blake Hunt from the Orioles for cash considerations.

Fantasy Impact: Hunt makes his return to the Mariners organization who he was previously with. He'll return to a depth role behind the plate for Seattle.

The Diamondbacks have claimed Rene Pinto off waivers from the Orioles. (Source: Alex Weiner on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Pinto spent most of the 2024 season in Triple-A as a member of the Rays. He will likely compete for a backup role on the Diamondbacks' roster in 2025.

The Orioles signed Andrew Kittredge to a one-year, $10 million deal. (Source: Ken Rosenthal on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Kittredge recorded 37 holds in a set-up role in the Cardinals bullpen last season. He should hold a 7th or 8th inning role in the Orioles bullpen.

The Orioles and Keegan Akin have agreed to a one-year, $1.475 million deal to avoid arbitration. (Source: Jake Rill on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Akin posted a 3.32 ERA and a 0.94 WHIP in 66 games last season. The left-hander will likely see a larger role after the Orioles did not offer a contract to fellow left-hander Danny Coulombe.

The Orioles and Tyler Wells have agreed to a one-year, $2.075 million deal to avoid arbitration. (Source: Andy Kostka on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Wells appeared in just three games last season before undergoing a procedure to place an internal brace and UCL revision in his right elbow. He is expected to be out until midseason.

The Orioles and Ramon Urias have agreed to a one-year, $3.2 million deal to avoid arbitration. (Source: Roch Kubatko on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Urias posted a .254 batting average, with 11 home runs, and 37 RBI in 100 games last season. He will likely open the season as a utility option given his infield versatility.

The Orioles signed Charlie Morton to a one-year, $15 million contract.

Fantasy Impact: Morton struggled in his final year with the Braves last season. He'll add depth in the back-end of the Orioles rotation.

The Orioles re-signed Matt Bowman to a minor league deal.

Fantasy Impact: Bowman was outrighted off the Orioles roster back in November. He'll remain in Baltimore and compete for a depth role in the bullpen.

The Orioles signed Jordyn Adams to a minor league deal.

Fantasy Impact: Adams will provide Baltimore with depth in the outfield in its organization. He is a former first-round pick of the Angels.

The Orioles signed Tomoyuki Sugano to a one-year, $13 million deal. (Source: Jeff Passan on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Sugano was considered one of the best pitchers in Japanese baseball this year. He posted a 1.67 ERA and walked just 16, while recording 111 strikeouts over 156.2 innings. He should find himself in the middle of the Orioles rotation.

Kyle Bradish has started a throwing program. (Source: Danielle Allentuck on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Bradish is expected to return in the middle of next season. He underwent Tommy John surgery last June.

The Baltimore Orioles re-signed David Banuelos on a minor league contract.

Fantasy Impact: Banuelos will continue to hold organizational depth behind the plate for the Orioles.

The Orioles have claimed Thaddeus Ward off waivers from the Nationals. (Source: Orioles on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Ward struggled at with Triple-A Rochester last season, posting a 5.64 ERA. He will likely remain in Triple-A as a depth option for Baltimore.

The Orioles have exercised their $8 million club option on Seranthony Dominguez. (Source: Orioles on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Dominguez pitched well for the Orioles after being acquired in a mid-season trade with the Phillies. He will likely serve as a setup man in the Orioles' bullpen in 2025.