Orioles Designate Sam Huff For Assignment
MLB Trade Rumors • • sports
Key Points:
- The Baltimore Orioles have designated catcher Sam Huff for assignment to make room for Adley Rutschman, who is returning from a 10-day injured list stint with a minor ankle injury.
- Huff appeared in three games last week, recording a .222 batting average with a double, an RBI, and five strikeouts in nine plate appearances before being removed from the roster.
- Huff, a former Rangers top prospect, has a career slash line of .246/.299/.427 with 12 home runs over six MLB seasons, but his high 36.3% strikeout rate and defensive struggles limit his overall value.
- Baltimore has five days to trade Huff or place him on waivers; if he clears waivers, he may be outrighted to Triple-A Norfolk but could reject the assignment and opt for free agency due to prior outrights.
- With Rutschman back, the Orioles plan to resume their catching duties with Rutschman and prospect Samuel Basallo, returning to their Opening Day setup.
