The Orioles signed their second-highest pick in June’s first-year player draft, making their deal with Oregon State shortstop Cadyn Grenier official.
Grenier, who was the Orioles’ competitive balance pick at No. 37 overall, received a $1.8 million signing bonus, just shy of the $1,923,500 slot value assigned to his pick.
Grenier, a defensive-minded shortstop who hit .319/.408/.462 with 25 extra-base hits and 47 RBIs in 68 games for the Beavers this season, will begin his pro career playing for Low-A Delmarva in the coming days.
With Grenier signed, it leaves Arkansas right-hander Blaine Knight, the Orioles’ third-round selection, as the team’s only unsigned pick in the first 10 rounds.