Free agency doesn’t begin until 5 p.m. Thursday, but the Orioles have already made a move.
The Orioles have reached an agreement with outfielder Leody Taveras on a one-year, $2 million contract, a source with direct knowledge of the agreement confirmed to The Baltimore Sun. The deal, which the Orioles have not announced, is still pending a physical.
Taveras, 27, has six years of MLB experience after debuting at 21 years old with the Texas Rangers in 2020. The switch-hitter sports elite speed and defensive ability in the outfield, but he’s struggled at the plate with a career .