Just 12 days prior, on Nov. 6, the Orioles claimed the 27-year-old León off waivers from the Houston Astros. The 27-year-old did not appear in a major league game this season, but he's consistently hit for power in the minors and looked like an interesting corner outfield depth piece.

The nontender deadline is approaching and the Orioles must decide whether Ryan Mountcastle fits into their plans at first base.

Baltimore Orioles eye Japanese slugger to boost lineup, aiming for major offensive firepower in upcoming season.

The Baltimore Orioles need starting pitching, but they just gave up one of their best homegrown starting pitchers in a while.

Orioles trade Colton Cowser, LHH OF, 25 year-old (under team control for 6+ more years) to the Guardians for Parker Messick, LHP and Franco Aleman, RHP – The Orioles have too many outfielders, but the ones they want to get rid of – Leody Tavares and Tyler O’Neill – are not players I want the Guardians to touch.

The Baltimore Orioles have selected the contracts of Cameron Foster and Reed Trimble while designating Pedro León and Luis Vázquez for assignment.

With or without Rutschman, the Orioles struggled; after back-to-back 90-plus-win seasons and playoff berths, Baltimore managed to win just 75 games and were eliminated from postseason contention in mid-September in 2025. The Orioles fired manager Brandon Hyde, who had been with the team since 2019, on May 17 amid a 15-28 start to the season.