Not every roster move can be the exciting re-signing of Chris Davis. Orioles GM-analogue Dan Duquette revels in the fringe roster moves that probably won't end up mattering. Tuesday afternoon, the Orioles dabbled in this market yet again, acquiring first baseman/outfielder Efren Navarro from the Angels in exchange for cash considerations.
With a full 40-man roster, any move like that is a zero-sum move. For one to join, another must leave. In this case, well-named local favorite L.J. Hoes has been designated for assignment by the Orioles.
Functionally, the move is a swap of a right-handed outfielder for whom the O's probably wouldn't have had any space with a left-handed sorta-outfielder for whom the O's also probably won't have any space.