The Baltimore Orioles have made several roster moves, including acquiring left-hander Matt Krook to join the left-handed bullpen mix and right-hander Kaleb Ort from the Philadelphia Phillies for cash considerations. Whit Merrifield is also part of the team, wearing No. 9. To accommodate these new additions, outfielder Peyton Burdick has been designated for assignment (DFA). Ort, who has a 6.27 ERA over parts of the last three seasons with Boston, boasts a 2.98 ERA and a 12.4 K rate in his minor league career as a reliever, including a 3.09 AAA ERA. He has averaged 95.8 mph on his 4-seamer in the big leagues in 2023 and will wear No. 81 for the Orioles.
For those of you who care about such things, Kaleb Ort will wear No. 81 for #Orioles
Hyde expects ‘tough decisions’ on roster; Orioles add right-hander Kaleb Ort https://t.co/kP2ojqmNkk https://t.co/9314SQZNTJ
Ort joins Orioles in latest roster move https://t.co/w4ZQ6liXoj #orioles
Orioles acquire right-hander Kaleb Ort https://t.co/GyWEXuKWyz https://t.co/oGEC3f2X4i
Kaleb Ort has 6.27 ERA in parts of last 3 seasons with Boston. In minors career, as reliever, has 2.98 ERA and 12.4 K rate. Career 3.09 AAA ERA. Avg'd 95.8 mph on 4-seamer in bigs in 2023.
And in today’s waiver claim roulette: Orioles have acquired RHP Kaleb Ort from thePhillies in exchange for cash considerations. To make room on the 40-man roster, OF Peyton Burdick has been DFA’d. The 40-man roster currently has 40 players.
Phillies announce they traded RHP Kaleb Ort to Orioles for cash considerations.
Yep another move - O's get RHP Kaleb Ort from Philly for cash considerations. OF Peyton Burdick has been DFA. The 40-man roster has an ever changing 40.
Santander looking for another big year for Orioles; Krook joins left-handed mix https://t.co/K7hUZNtBCT https://t.co/eYHgs3ibfC
Phillies Designate Kaleb Ort For Assignment https://t.co/x7JaZELJ2n https://t.co/nbOuJoNy91
Whit Merrifield is here. He will wear No. 9. RHP Kaleb Ort DFA’d to make room for him on the 40-man roster.
Position players report; Orioles acquire left-hander Matt Krook to join bullpen competition https://t.co/N3KZTikVuM https://t.co/cjhp0pATPA