Baltimore Orioles Sign Veteran Outfielder
The Baltimore Orioles are strengthening their outfield by signing veteran outfielder Leody Taveras to a one-year, $2 million contract. This move was first reported on Wednesday evening by MLB insider Mike Rodriguez and confirmed by Jon Heyman of the New York Post.
Player Background
Taveras, 27, has spent most of his career with the Texas Rangers, who signed him as an international free agent in 2015. He made his major league debut in 2020 and was part of the Rangers' 2023 World Series-winning team, despite a 0-for-16 performance during the Fall Classic.
Recent Performance
During the 2025 season, Taveras split time in center field with Kevin Pillar for the Rangers. He posted a slash line of .241/.259/.342, hitting one home run with eight RBIs and stealing six bases over 30 games.
On May 4, the Rangers placed him on outright waivers, and he was claimed by the Seattle Mariners on May 6.
Impact with Seattle Mariners
In his first game for the Mariners on May 7 against the Athletics, Taveras started in right field, drove in the tying run, and scored the go-ahead run in a 6-5 win.
He appeared in 28 games for Seattle, batting .174/.198/ (incomplete slash line).
"The Baltimore Orioles are adding more depth to their outfield with this free agency signing." — Mike Rodriguez, MLB Insider
"Taveras started his first career game in right field and also drove in the tying run as well as scoring the go-ahead run in a 6-5 victory." — Game recap
Author's summary: The Orioles enhance their roster by signing Leody Taveras, a versatile outfielder with recent MLB experience and a World Series title.