After three long years of waiting, the World Baseball Classic is finally back. Actually, finally back. Pre-tournament exhibition games are already underway in Japan, and they’ll kick off stateside this afternoon.
After just a single at-bat as a pinch hitter in Saturday’s victory over the Chicago Cubs, the Baltimore Orioles have designated infielder Terrin Vavra for assignment.
The Orioles announced Friday that they’ve selected the contracts of outfielder Jordyn Adams and infielder Terrin Vavra from Double-A Chesapeake. Infielder Luis Vazquez was also recalled from Triple-A Norfolk.
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BOSTON—The Orioles signed outfielder Cooper Hummel, who had opted out of a minor league contract with the New York Yankees. Hummel, who hit .159 with three home runs and 17 RBIs in 82 games from 2022-2024 Arizona, Seattle and Houston, has played left and right field as well as caught.
BOSTON—The Orioles placed outfielder Ramón Laureano on the 10-day injured list with a sprained left ankle. The move is retroactive to Wednesday. Laureano injured the ankle in Tuesday’s game in Milwaukee.
SARASOTA—The Orioles cut nine players from their training camp roster on Monday. Two pitchers new to the 40-man roster, left-hander Luis González and right-hander Kade Strowd, were optioned to minor league camp.
Per Steve Adams of MLB Trade Rumors, the Baltimore Orioles have agreed to a minor league deal with one of the organization's previous infielders — Terrin Vavra.
The Orioles announced this afternoon that they’ve signed infielder Terrin Vavra to a minor league deal. Vavra was designated for assignment by the Mariners last week and elected free agency shortly thereafter.
Managerial and coaching changes aren't the only things the Seattle Mariners are doing this week; they are still making roster moves as well. On Friday, the M's claimed infielder Terrin Vavra off waivers from the Baltimore Orioles.
NEW YORK-The Orioles claimed infielder Emmanuel Rivera off waivers from the Miami Marlins on Wednesday. Rivera, who plays first and third base, was hitting .214 with a home run and 15 RBIs in 96 games for the Marlins.
Terrin Vavra homered for the Tides and Aberdeen’s Carter Young had a three-hit day. Norfolk fended off a late comeback from the Stripers to hang on for the win.
Both Kyle Stowers and Terrin Vavra fell out of the spotlight behind several top prospects in Birdland. Stowers clawed his way back to Baltimore. Can Vavra do the same?