The Baltimore Orioles have added depth to their outfield for the 2026 season by signing Leody Taveras, according to multiple reports.
Taveras spent the first five seasons of his career with the Texas Rangers before dividing the 2025 season between the Rangers and the Seattle Mariners organizations.
He had a challenging year in 2025, batting just .205 with 3 home runs and 17 RBIs over 58 games. In mid-June, he was sent to Triple-A Tacoma, where he improved significantly, hitting .280 with 11 home runs and 68 RBIs.
This offseason, Taveras is playing winter ball in the Dominican Winter League with Águilas Cibaeñas. In 9 games so far, he is batting .300.
He will enter a crowded outfield roster that includes:
The Baltimore Orioles have brought a depth outfield option into the fold for the 2026, agreeing to a deal with Leody Taveras, according to multiple reports.
Author's summary: Leody Taveras joins the Baltimore Orioles for 2026, offering depth to their outfield after a difficult 2025 and solid minor league and winter league performances.