After being non-tendered in November, right-hander Albert Suárez is returning to the Baltimore Orioles on a minor league deal for the 2026 season.
Suárez was a valuable piece of the 2024 Orioles after returning to the major leagues for the first time since 2017 and posting a 3.70 ERA in 32 games, including 24 starts.
It was an injury-riddled 2025 campaign for Suárez, who pitched in only five games for the Orioles. The O’s swing man injured his throwing shoulder in the second game of the season and made his return to the mound during September call-ups.
The Venezuelan native was the only non-tender by the Orioles at the arbitration deadline. He will battle for a roster spot, likely in the bullpen as a long relief option, during spring training.
The Orioles also announced that they signed infielder Willy Vasquez to a minor league deal, assigned catcher Maverick Handley to Triple-A Norfolk after he cleared waivers and lost catcher Drew Romo to a waiver claim by the New York Mets.
Vasquez, 24, reached Double-A last season in the Tampa Bay Rays system and mostly plays third base. He also has experience at second base, shortstop and in right field and is a career .246/.308/.382 hitter in 420 minor league games.
The Orioles designated Romo for assignment on December 10 in order to claim left-hander Josh Walker on waivers. They designated Handley the following day to create room for first baseman Pete Alonso on the 40-man roster.
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