Leody Taveras - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Idle for series finale Taveras is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Guardians.

Impact Taveras extended his hitting streak to seven games in Saturday's 4-2 loss, going 1-for-3 with a solo home run -- his first of the season -- and a walk. Though he'll exit the lineup Sunday while the Guardians send lefty Joey Cantillo to the hill, the switch-hitting Taveras appears to have solidified himself as a regular in the lineup against right-handed pitching.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Hits solo homer vs. Cleveland Taveras went 1-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run during Baltimore's 4-2 loss to Cleveland on Saturday.

Impact Taveras put the Orioles on the board with a solo homer off Gavin Williams in the fourth inning. It was Taveras' first home run of the 2026 season and extended his hitting streak to seven games. Over that seven-game span, he has gone 8-for-20 (.400) with one steal, five RBI and five runs scored.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Gavin Williams strikes out 11 in the Guardians' 4-2 win over the Orioles

Gavin Williams struck out 11 over seven innings to push his majors-leading total 40, Brayan Rocchio hit a three-run homer and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Baltimore Orioles 4-2...

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Huge 2025 Mariners bust just can't stop confusing the heck out of Seattle fans Leody Taveras was one of the Mariners' worst players in 2025. He's been fine ever since they moved on from him.

2 DAYS AGO • SODOMOJO.COM

Guardians rookie Parker Messick has no-hit bid broken up in 9th inning of 4-2 win over Orioles

Parker Messick took a no-hitter into the ninth inning, José Ramírez homered for the third time in four games and the Cleveland Guardians opened a seven-game homestand with a 4-2 vi...

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Guardians Rookie Parker Messick Loses No-Hitter in the 9th Inning

Cleveland Guardians rookie Parker Messick came up three outs short of breaking the longest no-hitter drought held by an MLB franchise.

3 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

Guardians Rookie Parker Messick Loses No-Hitter in the 9th Inning

Rookie pitcher Parker Messick comes within 3 outs of ending Cleveland's 45-year no-hitter drought

Rookie left-hander Parker Messick came within three outs of ending Cleveland’s 45-year drought without a no-hitter

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Taking seat for series finale Taveras is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Diamondbacks.

Impact The switch-hitting Taveras has fared better against right-handed pitching (87 wRC+) than lefties (75 wRC+) over his seven-year big-league career, so he'll be given a breather for the series finale while Arizona sends southpaw Eduardo Rodriguez to the hill. Blaze Alexander will enter the lineup in center field in place of Taveras, who had started each of the last five games while going 6-for-18 with two doubles, two walks, four RBI and three runs.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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5 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

Ildemaro Vargas' 3-run homer helps the Diamondbacks top the Orioles 4-3

Ildemaro Vargas hit a three-run homer in the fifth inning to lift the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 4-3 victory over the Baltimore Orioles

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

This Orioles' hot start makes losing Tyler O'Neill a manageable proposition Tyler O'Neill is headed to the IL but thanks to unheralded offseason signing Leody Taveras the Baltimore Orioles have the depth to make up f...

6 DAYS AGO • BIRDSWATCHER.COM

Taking hold of center-field duties Taveras will start in center field and bat sixth in Monday's game against the Diamondbacks.

Impact With all of Adley Rutschman (ankle), Ryan Mountcastle (foot) and Tyler O'Neill (concussion) having went down with injuries over the weekend, Taveras appears to have gained a foothold in the Orioles' everyday lineup. Taveras has historically provided most of his value with his defense and speed, but he's held his own at the plate over his previous three starts, going 4-for-12 with a pair of doubles, two runs and an RBI during that stretch. He could be in line for regular reps in the Baltimore outfield until the team reclaims some health.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Adames and Lee HRs back solid start by Roupp to propel Giants past Orioles 6-3

Landen Roupp pitched six sharp innings, Willy Adames and Jung Hoo Lee homered and the San Francisco Giants beat the Baltimore Orioles 6-3 for their season-high third straight victo...

APRIL 11 • Associated Press

First game-ending robot umpire call gives Suárez first save in 9 years as O's top Rangers 8-3

The first game-ending call by a so-called robot umpire gave Albert Suárez his first major league save in nine years, ending the Baltimore Orioles’ 8-3 win over the Texas Rangers

APRIL 1 • Associated Press

Making first start of season Taveras will start in center field and bat eighth in Wednesday's game against the Rangers.

Impact Taylor Ward will serve as the Orioles' designated hitter Wednesday, but his absence from the outfield will open up a spot for Tavares, who will make his first start of the season. The 27-year-old's playing time will likely remain sporadic throughout the 2026 campaign while the Orioles are at full strength in the outfield.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

This Orioles roster battle down at spring training matters more than fans think The Baltimore Orioles need a backup centerfielder. It seemed like that role was going to be filled by Leody Taveras, but Dylan Beavers winni...

MARCH 1 • BIRDSWATCHER.COM

Outfielder Leody Taveras joins O's on free-agent deal (report) The Orioles and outfielder Leody Taveras have agreed to a contract, according to MLB Network insider Jon Heyman. The club has not confirmed....

NOVEMBER 6, 2025 • MLB.COM

Signs with O's Taveras agreed to a contract with the Orioles on Wednesday, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.

Impact Taveras will head east after spending 2025 with the Rangers and Mariners, slashing just .205/.226/.304 across 180 big-league plate appearances. He posted a much more respectable .809 OPS in 81 games at Triple-A Tacoma and is likely to work as a depth piece at Triple-A Norfolk or come off the bench for the Orioles.

NOVEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Recent Mariners bust has quietly resuscitated his career in the minors Seattle may have moved on, but Leody Taveras is swinging like a player determined to write a new chapter.

AUGUST 16, 2025 • SODOMOJO.COM

Why the Padres should take a low-risk swing at this recently DFA'd outfielder On June 9th, the Seattle Mariners quietly designated Leody Taveras for assignment — a move that sent ripples through the fanbase, not just b...

JULY 13, 2025 • FRIARSONBASE.COM

Clears waivers Taveras cleared waivers Friday and was outrighted to Triple-A Tacoma.

Impact The Mariners booted Taveras from the 40-man roster Monday and went unclaimed on waivers. The 26-year-old outfielder will look to get back on track at the plate with Tacoma after slashing .174/.198/.272 across 98 plate appearances with Seattle. Taveras slashed .241/.259/.342 with the Rangers earlier this season before being waived in early May.

JUNE 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Mariners designate Taveras, recall Canzone The Mariners designated outfielder Leody Taveras for assignment and recalled Dominic Canzone from Triple-A Tacoma on Monday.

JUNE 9, 2025 • MLB.COM

DFA'd by Mariners The Mariners designated Taveras for assignment Monday.

Impact Taveras was scooped up by the Mariners via waivers in early May after the Rangers had removed him from their 40-man roster. However, he's now been designated for assignment again after putting up a lowly .470 OPS in 28 contests with Seattle. It's possible there's another team willing to roll the dice on Taveras with a waiver claim, but his $4.75 million salary will scare some clubs off.

JUNE 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Adell hits 2 HRs, Taylor also goes deep as Angels rally from 4 down to beat Mariners 8-6

Jo Adell homered twice, Chris Taylor also went deep and the Los Angeles Angels rallied from four runs down and beat the Seattle Mariners 8-6

JUNE 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Absent from Saturday's lineup Taveras is not in Saturday's lineup against the Angels.

Impact Taveras has consistently started in right field, but this marks his second absence in the last three games. He's hitting just .121 across his last 10 games, so he could be in line to continue to lose opportunity. Miles Mastrobuoni will take over in right field and hit seventh.

JUNE 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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