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Orioles Sign Thairo Estrada to Minor-League Deal With Spring Invite

The veteran move addresses Baltimore's gap created by Jordan Westburg's elbow absence.

Overview

  • The signing targets infield depth with third baseman Jordan Westburg expected to miss at least the season's first month due to an elbow injury.
  • Estrada, 30, played 39 games for the Rockies in 2025 and hit .253 with nine doubles and three home runs.
  • He spent much of last season on the shelf with a fractured right wrist from a hit-by-pitch, a strained right thumb, and a right hamstring strain that ended his year.
  • The Venezuelan utility player offers versatility with experience at second base, shortstop, third base, and the outfield.
  • Colorado declined his $7 million mutual option for 2026 in November, triggering a $750,000 buyout after earlier stints with the Yankees and Giants, where he posted 14 homers in both 2022 and 2023.