Mariners Might Regret Midseason Roster Move
The Seattle Mariners had a World Series champion in their outfield this season, a fact many fans might not recall. On May 6, the Mariners claimed center fielder Leody Taveras off waivers from the Texas Rangers.
Taveras spent just over a month on the Mariners' active roster before being designated for assignment. After clearing waivers, he was sent outright to Triple-A Tacoma.
Only two years after starting in center field for the World Series champions, Taveras played the entire second half of his age-26 season in the minors.
New Opportunity with the Baltimore Orioles
Leody Taveras has now secured a fresh start in Major League Baseball. According to broadcaster and journalist Mike Rodriguez, the Baltimore Orioles signed him to a one-year, $2 million major league contract on Wednesday.
The move had not yet been announced by the club as of Thursday morning.
Performance Overview
- Taveras slashed .174/.198/.272 in 28 games for the Mariners this season.
- He finished the year with a .530 OPS across 58 games, down from .641 in 2023 and .733 in his full season as the Rangers' starter.
Despite a recent dip in performance, this contract offers Taveras a chance to revive his major league career with Baltimore.
“Just two years after starting in center field for the World Series champs, Taveras was playing out the entire second half of his age-26 season in the minors.”
Author's summary: Leody Taveras's move from the Mariners to the Orioles signals a critical chance to reinvigorate his MLB career after a challenging season spent mostly in the minors.