Leody Taveras Agrees to Deal with Orioles
The Baltimore Orioles have reached an agreement with outfielder Leody Taveras, according to a source reported by MLB.com. The deal remains unconfirmed by the team and is subject to a physical examination.
Player Profile and Career Overview
Taveras, 27, is a switch-hitter who has spent six MLB seasons between the Texas Rangers (2020-2025) and Seattle Mariners (2025). He is a versatile outfielder, able to play all three outfield positions. Over 533 major league games, he holds a career batting average of .236 with a .651 OPS.
2025 Season Performance
- Started the season with the Texas Rangers
- Claimed off waivers by the Seattle Mariners on May 6
- Hit .174 over 28 games with Seattle
- Designated for assignment on June 9 and sent outright to Triple-A Tacoma on June 13
- Finished the season with a .280 batting average and an .804 OPS in 81 games at Triple-A
Highlight: 2023 Season and Postseason Contributions
Taveras delivered his best MLB season in 2023, batting .266/.312/.421 with 31 doubles, 3 triples, 14 home runs, 67 RBIs, and 14 stolen bases across 143 games for Texas. He played a pivotal role in the Rangers' World Series championship that year.
In Game 1 of the 2023 American League Championship Series, Taveras homered off Astros right-hander Justin Verlander in a 2-0 Rangers win.
Taveras later made a memorable catch in Game 5, taking a home run away from slugger Yordan Alvarez.
Skill Strength
Taveras is especially noted for his arm strength, consistently ranking in the 91st percentile or higher throughout all six of his Major League seasons, as measured by Baseball Savant.
Author's Summary
Leody Taveras, a versatile outfielder with strong defensive skills, joins the Orioles after a solid MLB career marked by key postseason moments and a powerful arm.