Watching how a team is constructed is perhaps the thing I enjoy most about my job, at least during the offseason. There are many expected moves, and some unexpected ones. On Friday, the Orioles declined their half of a $25…
The Baltimore Orioles made an unexpected offseason move by signing outfielder Rece Hinds to a 2027 major league contract. Rich Dubroff notes that Hinds was widely anticipated to be removed from the 40-man roster after struggling during his brief stint with Baltimore, where he hit just .179 with 13 strikeouts and defensive errors across 12 games in 2026.
Because Hinds is out of minor league options, the Orioles would have to pass him through waivers to send him to the minors. Baltimore faces an outfield shortage heading into 2027, and team executive Mike Elias is hoping Hinds can translate the speed and power demonstrated in his minor league career to the major league level.
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