Baltimore Orioles Release 22-Year-Old From Organization Amid MLB Playoffs

The Baltimore Orioles announced the release of a 22-year-old from the organization during the MLB playoffs.

By Jackson Kruse · Heavy

Published: Saturday, 10 October 2026 at 3:28 PM

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The Baltimore Orioles released 22-year-old right-handed pitcher Juan Duran from the organization.
Duran was originally signed by the Orioles to a minor-league contract on June 19, 2023.
The Dominican pitcher posted a 2.92 ERA across 17 Dominican Summer League appearances in 2024.

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The Baltimore Orioles have released 22-year-old right-handed pitcher Juan Duran from their organization, according to his MiLB.com transactions tracker. The roster move occurred while the major league club watches the MLB playoffs from home after missing postseason qualification with a 79-82 regular-season record.

Baltimore initially signed Duran as a minor league free agent on June 19, 2023. The Dominican native pitched across two seasons in the Dominican Summer League, logging a 2.92 ERA in 2024, but had been placed on the injured list in June 2026 without any official game appearances logged since 2024.

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