Mariners Might Regret Midseason Roster Move If Orioles' $2M Gamble Pays Off
This season, the Seattle Mariners had a World Series champion in their outfield, though many fans might not recall it. On May 6, the Mariners claimed center fielder Leody Taveras off waivers from the Texas Rangers.
Taveras spent just over a month on Seattle's active roster before being designated for assignment. After clearing waivers, he was outrighted to Triple-A Tacoma. Despite being a starter for the 2023 World Series champions two years ago, Taveras ended up spending the entire second half of his 26-year-old season in the minors.
New Opportunity with the Baltimore Orioles
Broadcaster and journalist Mike Rodriguez reported that the Baltimore Orioles signed Taveras to a one-year, $2 million major league contract on Wednesday, though the team had not announced the signing as of Thursday morning.
Taveras' Recent Performance
- In 28 games with the Mariners, Taveras posted a slash line of .174/.198/.272.
- He finished the season with an OPS of .530 in 58 games, a decline from .641 the previous year and .733 in 2023 when he was the Rangers' regular starter.
"The Seattle Mariners had a World Series champion in their outfield this season, and fans of the team might not even remember it."
"The Baltimore Orioles signed Taveras to a one-year, $2 million major league contract on Wednesday."
Leody Taveras now has a chance to revive his major league career with the Orioles after a challenging season split between the majors and minors.
Author's summary: The Mariners released former World Series starter Leody Taveras midseason, and the Orioles' $2 million signing could prove a valuable opportunity for his career rebound.