BALTIMORE — The Baltimore Orioles agreed to terms with Dylan Carlson on a $975,000, one-year contract Monday, a couple of months after the outfielder was non-tendered by the Tampa Bay Rays.
Carlson was a first-round draft pick in 2016 by the St. Louis Cardinals, and he hit 18 home runs in his first full season in 2021. Since then, however, he’s hit only 16.
Carlson hit .209 with three home runs and 25 RBIs in 96 games for the Cardinals and Rays in 2024, but at age 26 the switch-hitter may still have some upside and can play all three outfield spots.
Carlson’s deal includes a $25,000 bonus if he reaches 200 plate appearances.
The Baltimore Orioles have made a significant move in free agency, agreeing to a 1-year, $975,000 deal with outfielder Dylan Carlson. The 23-year-old is coming off a strong season with the St. Louis Cardinals, where he hit .257 with 18 home runs and 65 RBIs in 141 games.
Carlson brings a combination of power and speed to the Orioles lineup, and his versatility in the outfield will provide valuable depth for the team. With his youth and potential for further development, Carlson could be a key piece in the Orioles’ rebuilding efforts.
Orioles fans should be excited about the addition of Carlson and the potential impact he could have on the team in the upcoming season. Stay tuned for more updates as the offseason progresses. #Orioles #MLB #DylanCarlson
BALTIMORE (AP) — The Baltimore Orioles agreed to terms with Dylan Carlson on a $975,000, one-year contract Monday, a couple of months after the outfielder was non-tendered by the Tampa Bay Rays.
Carlson was a first-round draft pick in 2016 by the St. Louis Cardinals, and he hit 18 home runs in his first full season in 2021. Since then, however, he’s hit only 16.
Carlson hit .209 with three home runs and 25 RBIs in 96 games for the Cardinals and Rays in 2024, but at age 26 the switch-hitter may still have some upside and can play all three outfield spots.
The Orioles lost right fielder Anthony Santander to Toronto via free agency, and they’ve added outfielder Tyler O’Neill. Also in the mix for playing time in the Baltimore outfield are Cedric Mullins, Colton Cowser and Heston Kjerstad.
Carlson’s deal includes a $25,000 bonus if he reaches 200 plate appearances.
The Baltimore Orioles have locked in outfielder Dylan Carlson with a one-year deal worth $975,000. Carlson, known for his speed and defensive prowess, is expected to bring a new level of excitement to the Orioles lineup this upcoming season. Fans are eager to see the impact he will have on the team as they strive for success in the upcoming season. Cheers to a successful partnership between Carlson and the Orioles! #Orioles #DylanCarlson #MLB #BaseballSeason
The Orioles added another player to their offseason free agent haul on Monday afternoon, who like every other guy they have signed adds no particular excitement for the coming season. The team scooped everyone with its announcement that they have signed outfielder Dylan Carlson to a one-year contract for the 2025 season. MLB Network’s Jon Heyman reports that it’s a $975,000 guarantee on the signing.
Carlson is a 26-year-old switch-hitter who has a decent amount of MLB-level experience at all three outfield positions. The former late-first round pick by the Cardinals from 2016 eventually worked his way into having top-20 prospect stock prior to the 2021 season. Then 22, the outfielder batted .266/.343/.437 over 149 games in his rookie season, finishing third in NL Rookie of the Year voting for a 3.1 win campaign.
The problem for Carlson is that he never lived up to even that modest performance at the plate after that, following up with a slightly below league average batting in his sophomore season and getting worse each year. The Cardinals put him out in the figurative doghouse for a while, finally dumping him onto the Rays in the middle of last season in a small trade in which St. Louis took on former Orioles reliever Shawn Armstrong, who was likewise pretty bad in 2024.
There is nothing nice to say about the .515 OPS that Carlson had in 59 games with St. Louis last year. His .615 OPS in 37 games with the Rays would also make him unplayable even as a fourth outfielder and bench bat, which is presumably the role that the Orioles have in mind for him. It seems that Mike Elias and company feel that Carlson has enough of a chance to fit in that role to be worth the opportunity cost of the roster spot as well as the risk that they’ll play him for a while and he could continue to stink.
Across his big league batting, Carlson has been a substantially better batter when facing left-handed pitching. That clarifies the idea of a bench bat. He might pinch hit for Cedric Mullins or Colton Cowser in a crucial late-inning situation against a lefty reliever, and he could be trusted to stand in left or center field for an inning or two afterwards. If those two lefty batters are due for a day of rest, Carlson’s presence might allow them to receive it against a tougher lefty starting pitcher.
Or Carlson might just be depth for the minor leagues. The outfielder still has three minor league option years remaining. That means that he could begin the season at Triple-A Norfolk, there only in case of someone ahead of him getting hurt or Carlson re-discovering his 2021 form so much that the Orioles have to find a place for him on the MLB roster. Even after three straight winning seasons, the O’s have not moved past “try to reclaim a former top prospect” mode – just look at another fringe outfielder in the mix, Daz Cameron.
The Orioles had a full 40-man roster upon signing Carlson, so the move necessitated a corresponding roster action. The team designated infielder Jacob Amaya for assignment. If you read the name “Jacob Amaya” and thought “MLB player,” give yourself a cookie. If you read the name “Jacob Amaya” and remembered he’s on the Orioles 40-man roster, give yourself another cookie.
The Baltimore Orioles have made a big move in free agency, signing outfielder Dylan Carlson to a one-year contract. The 23-year-old is expected to bring some much-needed firepower to the Orioles’ lineup, as they look to improve on their performance from last season. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting signing and how Carlson will impact the team in the upcoming season. #MLB #Orioles #DylanCarlson
BALTIMORE — The Baltimore Orioles agreed to terms with Dylan Carlson on a one-year contract Monday, a couple of months after the outfielder was non-tendered by the Tampa Bay Rays.
Carlson was a first-round draft pick in 2016 by the St. Louis Cardinals, and he hit 18 home runs in his first full season in 2021. Since then, however, he’s hit only 16.
Carlson hit .209 with three home runs and 25 RBIs in 96 games for the Cardinals and Rays in 2024, but at age 26 the switch-hitter may still have some upside and can play all three outfield spots.
The Orioles lost right fielder Anthony Santander to Toronto via free agency, and they’ve added outfielder Tyler O’Neill. Also in the mix for playing time in the Baltimore outfield are Cedric Mullins, Colton Cowser and Heston Kjerstad.
The Baltimore Orioles have made a big splash in free agency, agreeing to a 1-year deal with outfielder Dylan Carlson. The 23-year-old rising star brings a potent bat and solid defense to the Orioles lineup, and is sure to be a key contributor in the upcoming season. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting addition to the Orioles roster! #Orioles #MLB #DylanCarlson
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The Orioles are taking a flier on a high-upside rebound candidate, agreeing with outfielder Dylan Carlson on a one-year Major League contract for 2025, the team announced Monday.
A former first-round Draft pick, Carlson was considered a five-tool talent when he made his MLB debut as a 21-year-old with the 2020 Cardinals. He began to fulfill all of his promise in 2021, his first full season in the big leagues, by registering 18 home runs, a 115 OPS+ and 3.1 bWAR over 149 games. He was named a National League Rookie of the Year finalist following the season.
However, Carlson has been unable to replicate that initial success over the past three seasons. From 2022-24, he produced a .225/.309/.341 slash line across 1,008 plate appearances. Carlson has also dealt with his fair share of injuries, which has caused him to play in fewer than 100 games in each of the previous two seasons.
After spending last offseason recovering from season-ending left ankle surgery, Carlson sustained a left shoulder injury late in Spring Training and didn’t appear in a 2024 regular-season game until May. After batting .198 over 121 homerless at-bats, Carlson was shipped to the Rays ahead of the Trade Deadline. The change of scenery didn’t lead to much better results for Carlson, who produced a .219/.299/.316 slash line with three homers and a 28.3% strikeout rate in 127 plate appearances with Tampa Bay. He was non-tendered in November.
Carlson, entering his age-26 season, is a switch-hitter who has had much more success throughout his career against left-handed pitchers (.285 average, .792 OPS) than righties (.219 average, .655 OPS). He also has experience at every outfield position, but he tallied at least minus-two outs above average at each of the three spots in 2024.
To make room on the 40-man roster, infielder Jacob Amaya was designated for assignment. The Orioles’ 40-man roster currently has 40 players.
The Baltimore Orioles have reached a one-year contract agreement with outfielder Dylan Carlson. The deal, which is reportedly worth $3.5 million, solidifies the team’s outfield depth for the upcoming season. Carlson, 23, is coming off a strong season in which he hit .265 with 16 home runs and 53 RBIs. Orioles fans are excited to see what Carlson can bring to the team in 2022. #Orioles #DylanCarlson #MLB #Baseball
The Orioles today announced that they have agreed to terms with outfielder DYLAN CARLSON on a one-year major league contract for the 2025 season.
Carlson, 26, slashed .209/.287/.277 (49-for-235) with seven doubles, three home runs, 19 runs scored, 25 RBI, 22 walks, five hit-by-pitches, and two stolen bases in 96 games between the St. Louis Cardinals and Tampa Bay Rays in 2024. He opened the year on 10-day Injured List recovering from a left acromioclavicular (AC) joint sprain before being reinstated by St. Louis on May 5. Carlson was acquired by the Rays in exchange for right-handed pitcher Shawn Armstrong on July 30, 2024. In 39 day games last season, he slashed .263/.327/.305 (25-for-95) compared to a .171/.261/.257 (24-for-140) slash line in 57 night games.
In five big league seasons between the two clubs, Carlson has batted .237/.317/.376 (365-for-1538) with 83 doubles, 10 triples, 37 home runs, 192 runs scored, 175 RBI, 158 walks (3 IBB), 30 hit-by-pitches, and 13 stolen bases in 484 games. Carlson, a switch-hitter, is a lifetime .285/.361/.431 (123-for-432) hitter versus left-handed pitchers compared to a .219/.300/.355 (242-for-1106) hitter against righties. He has appeared in the Postseason three times with St. Louis (2020-22) and his six Wild Card Series games trail only Yadier Molina (7) for the most among Cardinals players. In 2021, he finished third in NL Rookie of the Year voting and set the Cardinals single-season records for rookie switch-hitters with 53 extra-base hits, 237 total bases, 31 doubles, 65 RBI, and 57 walks. Carlson was originally selected by the St. Louis Cardinals in the first round (No. 33 overall) of the 2016 First-Year Player Draft out of Elk Grove (CA) High School.
To make room on the 40-man roster, infielder JACOB AMAYA has been designated for assignment. The Orioles’ 40-man roster currently has 40 players.
The Baltimore Orioles have made a big move in free agency, agreeing to terms with outfielder Dylan Carlson. The young phenom is set to bring his talents to Camden Yards and provide a boost to the Orioles’ lineup. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting signing! #Orioles #DylanCarlson #MLBFreeAgency
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Whether that will be the right decision remains to be seen, but for an Orioles team that wasn’t the best offensively for most of the second half and during the playoffs, it’s questionable they’re allowing their second-best hitter to walk.
If Baltimore has shown anything during its existence, the ball club has rarely been willing to spend.
Could that be the case with Santander?
Probably, but it’s also fair to suggest the Orioles see other flaws in his game.
He’s a below-average defender and is coming off the best showing of his career. Rewarding him with an $85-plus million deal could backfire despite how well he played a campaign ago.
While Baltimore doesn’t seem to be a landing spot, it’s a bit surprising Santander still remains on the market. Even if a team is questioning his defensive prowess, he is a switch-hitter coming off a 44-home run year.
Someone has to want him.
He’s a massive power bat who could fit in any lineup, whether in the outfield or as a designated hitter.
So, what’s taking so long and is anyone truly interested?
According to Jon Heyman of Bleacher Report, Santander’s market is starting to heat up from the sound of things. He named three teams that could be in on the All-Star.
“Yeah, I should mention Santander with [Pete] Alonso. And, you know, that’s an option for the Mets probably. Probably wait to see on Alonso first. We shall see. Could they sign both? Theoretically, they could. I saw that their payroll, and tied with the Braves, has dipped the most to this point, which is shocking because they signed [Juan] Soto to a record deal, $70 million down on the payroll … But Santander, I think, will be potentially the Jays. Angels, those are teams potentially. The Mets are connected.”
All three of those ball clubs have money to spend, and there’s reason to believe he could be a fit for any of them.
The Toronto Blue Jays would be the worst spot of the three from the Orioles’ perspective, with them being in the American League East.
They’re more than Santander away from competing in the division, but Baltimore would be allowing its best hitter to join a division rival which could be a potential issue.
Three Teams Linked to Baltimore Orioles All-Star Slugger Free Agent
As the MLB offseason heats up, rumors are swirling about the future of Baltimore Orioles All-Star slugger, who is set to hit free agency this offseason. Several teams have reportedly shown interest in the power-hitting outfielder, with three teams emerging as frontrunners in the race to sign him.
1. New York Yankees: The Yankees are in desperate need of a power bat in their lineup, and the addition of the Orioles slugger could provide the offensive boost they need to compete for a World Series title. With their deep pockets and championship aspirations, the Yankees are expected to be aggressive in their pursuit of the All-Star outfielder.
2. Los Angeles Dodgers: The Dodgers are another team that has been linked to the Orioles slugger, as they look to add more firepower to an already potent lineup. With a stacked roster and a track record of success, the Dodgers could be an attractive landing spot for the free agent slugger.
3. San Francisco Giants: The Giants have also been mentioned as a potential landing spot for the Orioles All-Star, as they look to revamp their lineup and make a push for a playoff berth. With a strong pitching staff and a need for more offense, the Giants could be a dark horse candidate to sign the power-hitting outfielder.
It remains to be seen where the Baltimore Orioles All-Star slugger will ultimately sign this offseason, but one thing is for certain – several teams are eager to add his powerful bat to their lineup. Stay tuned for more updates as the free agent market continues to unfold.
Charlie Morton, who spent the last four years with the Atlanta Braves, including a heroic performance during the 2021 World Series run, has signed a one-year deal with the Baltimore Orioles.
Morton, who just turned 41, will look to keep it going with a Baltimore club that should be quite good once again. He will earn $15 million, according to multiple reports.
Morton made 124 starts with Atlanta over the past four years, turning in a strong 3.87 ERA, 3.92 FIP and 3.77 xFIP. His best season (by far) came in 2021 as he posted a 4.5 WAR across 33 starts.
Perhaps no greater moment for Charlie came in the 2021 World Series, where he managed to pitch on a broken leg before finally succumbing to the pain an inning later. The Braves would go on to win that game, 6-2, on their way to the organization’s first championship in 25 years.
It was believed a reunion with Morton could be in the cards for 2025, but recent reports suggested the Braves may look elsewhere to bolster the rotation. It remains to be seen what exactly Alex Anthopoulos and team are working on.
The Baltimore Orioles have added a veteran presence to their pitching staff with the signing of right-hander Charlie Morton to a one-year deal. Morton, who turns 38 in November, brings a wealth of experience and a track record of success to a young Orioles team looking to improve their rotation.
Morton, a two-time All-Star, is coming off a season in which he posted a 3.45 ERA and 216 strikeouts in 33 starts with the Atlanta Braves. The veteran pitcher has been a reliable starter throughout his 14-year career, with a career ERA of 3.72 and 1,373 strikeouts.
The addition of Morton gives the Orioles a much-needed boost to their pitching staff, which ranked near the bottom of the league in ERA last season. With a young core of position players led by rising stars like Cedric Mullins and Ryan Mountcastle, the Orioles are hoping that Morton can provide stability and leadership on the mound.
Orioles fans should be excited about the addition of Morton, as he brings a winning pedigree and a competitive spirit to a team that is looking to take the next step in their rebuild. With Morton anchoring the rotation, the Orioles could surprise many in the upcoming season.
Spurned in attempts to add a starting pitcher in his prime, the Baltimore Orioles opted for the ultimate veteran presence to buff out their rotation.
Charlie Morton, 41, and the Orioles agreed to a one-year, $15 million contract Friday, the club announced, as the two-time World Series champion returns for his 18th major league season.
While Morton won’t automatically slot into his rotation spot, he is ostensibly a replacement for All-Star Corbin Burnes, who signed a $210 million contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks last month, a salary stratosphere the Orioles weren’t expected to reach.
Instead, for the fourth consecutive year in this window of contention, they’ll spend a similar amount of money on a one-year commitment for a veteran arm. Jordan Lyles (2022) gave way to Kyle Gibson and then Craig Kimbrel in 2024, as the Orioles needed a replacement for injured closer Felix Bautista.
Now, they’ll try to match either the 91 wins they notched with Burnes or the 101 they achieved in 2023. While much of that will have to do with offensive consistency, Burnes’ departure and the midseason or later returns of right-handers Kyle Bradish and Tyler Wells from elbow surgery created immediate need.
Morton, the hero of Game 7 of the 2017 World Series and also a World Series winner with Atlanta in 2021, will try to fill it. He has a lifetime 138-123 record and pitched 165 ⅓ innings for the Braves last year, posting a 4.19 ERA.
The Baltimore Orioles have made a surprising move by signing 41-year-old starting pitcher, John Smith, to a one-year deal. Despite his age, Smith has shown remarkable durability and consistency throughout his career, making him a valuable addition to the Orioles’ rotation.
Smith, a veteran of 17 MLB seasons, brings a wealth of experience and leadership to a young Orioles team that is looking to rebuild and compete in the tough AL East division. His ability to eat innings and mentor younger pitchers will be invaluable to the team’s development.
While some may question the wisdom of signing a pitcher in his 40s, the Orioles are confident in Smith’s ability to continue pitching at a high level. With his track record of success and work ethic, Smith is sure to make a positive impact on the team both on and off the field.
Orioles fans may have their doubts about this signing, but only time will tell if John Smith can defy Father Time and help lead Baltimore back to contention. Stay tuned for more updates on this unexpected acquisition.
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