Orioles Signing Leody Taveras to One-Year Contract
The Baltimore Orioles are expanding their roster beyond the bullpen this offseason, turning their focus to strengthening their outfield depth.
According to reports, the team has reached an agreement with veteran outfielder Leody Taveras on a one-year contract worth $2 million, pending the outcome of a physical. The contract details were shared by Spotrac.
Taveras, 27, is a switch-hitter who earned $4.75 million this past season. He split time between the Texas Rangers and Seattle Mariners, posting a .205/.226/.304 batting line over 58 games. Seattle picked him up off waivers on May 6 and later designated him for assignment in June, after which he became a free agent in October.
Career Overview
Taveras debuted in Major League Baseball with the Rangers in 2020 and over parts of six seasons compiled a career batting average of .240 with a .291 on-base percentage and a .370 slugging percentage.
- Played 151 games in 2024, stealing 23 bases in 29 attempts.
- Recorded a career-high 14 home runs and 67 RBIs across 143 games in 2023.
- In 81 games at Triple-A Tacoma in 2024, hit .280/.358/.446 with 15 doubles, 3 triples, 11 home runs, 69 RBIs, and 27 steals in 28 attempts.
Taveras earned a World Series ring with the Texas Rangers in 2023.
Author’s Summary
The Orioles strengthen their outfield by signing veteran Leody Taveras to a one-year, $2 million contract, adding speed and switch-hitting depth for the 2025 season.