Summary
The Baltimore Orioles have signed Thairo Estrada, a veteran infielder, to a minor-league contract with an invite to spring training. Estrada has had a mixed performance in recent years, with strong seasons followed by injuries and underperformance.
Key Facts
- The Orioles signed 30-year-old Thairo Estrada to a minor-league contract.
- Estrada is invited to participate in the Orioles' spring training.
- From 2021 to 2023, Estrada played for the San Francisco Giants, recording a .266 batting average.
- He hit 35 home runs, with 133 RBIs, and scored 153 runs in those seasons.
- Estrada struggled with injuries and performance, resulting in negative WAR in 2024.
- He initially started with the New York Yankees in 2019.
- Estrada's contract may include an opt-out clause to return to free agency if not promoted to the major league team.
