Give the Baltimore Orioles credit for something: They've been active after a disappointing 2025 season, trying their best to put pressure on the Yankees and the rest of the AL East. Sometimes, their moves have looked like hits, like bringing in Pete Alonso. Other times, they've left you scratching your head, like trading a treasure trove of young assets for ... Shane Baz.
Their latest addition seems to serve no other purpose than to troll the Yankees, as the Orioles have now successfully claimed Jhonkensy Noel off waivers from the Cleveland Guardians. After a miserable 2025 campaign, it's questionable what purpose the 24-year-old known as Big Christmas truly serves, besides giving New York horrifying flashbacks.