Injuries & Moves: O’s acquire O’Hearn in trade with Royals
Keep observe of the Orioles’ current transactions and damage updates all through the offseason.
Jan. 3: 1B/OF Ryan O’Hearn acquired from Royals for money issues
The Orioles have been looking for a left-handed hitter who can again up Ryan Mountcastle at first base, and O’Hearn might fill that function (along with probably getting some taking part in time within the nook outfield). The 29-year-old spent his first 5 massive league seasons with the Royals, who designated him for project on Dec. 28. O’Hearn batted .239/.290/.321 with one homer and 16 RBIs in 67 video games for Kansas City in 2022.
To clear a spot for O’Hearn on the 40-man roster, the O’s DFA’d right-hander Chris Vallimont.
Dec. 31: IF Tyler Nevin traded to Tigers for money issues
Nevin was designated for project on Dec. 21 to clear room on the Orioles’ 40-man roster for catcher James McCann, who was acquired in a commerce with the Mets. The 25-year-old infielder got here to Baltimore within the deal that despatched right-hander Mychal Givens to Colorado on the Trade Deadline in 2020.
In 64 video games with the O’s over the previous two seasons, Nevin batted .205/.312/.292 with three homers and 19 RBIs. He is the son of former massive league infielder and present Angels supervisor Phil Nevin.
LHP John Means (Tommy John surgical procedure)
Expected return: 2023
On Oct. 17, Means threw for the primary time since present process Tommy John surgical procedure on his left elbow on April 25, tweeting a video exhibiting a number of of his tosses. The left-hander mentioned on Aug. 20 that he was planning to go to the membership’s complexes in Sarasota, Fla., after the brand new 12 months to progress by his throwing program there.
Means mentioned after his process that it might seemingly take round 12 months — relying on precise progressions — to return to sport motion, which might sideline him at the least partway into the 2023 season. The damage stems from Means leaving his April 13 begin (his second and closing outing of ’22) with forearm tightness. (Last up to date: Oct. 17)
