The Orioles are staying busy making roster moves that so far are geared toward improving depth and camp competitions.
A source confirmed earlier today that Cuban outfielder Pedro León has been claimed on waivers from the Astros.
León, 27, appeared in seven games with the Astros in 2024 and was 2-for-20 with 10 strikeouts. He played in 22 games with Triple-A Sugar Land this year and hit .241/.312/.422 with six doubles, three home runs and 10 RBIs. He began the season on the injured list after straining the MCL in his left knee in spring training, with an eventual transfer to the 60-day IL.
The Astros put León on waivers two days ago.
León made the Pacific Coast League Triple-A All-Star team in 2024 after batting .299/.372/.514 with 25 doubles, 24 home runs, 90 RBIs and 29 stolen bases in 118 games.
The defensive resume in the minors includes starts at all three outfield positions and also second base, shortstop and third base.
León played for Huracanes de Mayabeque in the Cuban National Series before defecting to the Dominican Republic in 2019.
The Astros signed León, a right-handed hitter, to a $4 million bonus in January 2021. He has two minor league options remaining.
Baseball writer Francys Romero first reported the waiver claim.
* Home start times have been added to the 2026 schedule, with the usual 3:05 p.m. first pitch for Opening Day on March 26 against the Twins.
The March 28 game, following an off-day, starts at 4:05 p.m.
Weekday games (Monday-Thursday) at Camden Yards start at 6:35 p.m. or earlier throughout the season.
* The promotional schedule also came out, and it’s highlighted by a Jackson Holliday bobblehead with his dog Coconut on April 11. Also getting their own bobbleheads are Samuel Basallo on May 23, Jordan Westburg during Star Wars Weekend on May 30 and Gunnar Henderson on June 27.
The Birdland Hawaiian Shirt will be distributed again on July 24-25, and a third date’s added July 26 for kids to receive a youth-sized version.
Other returning fan favorites include the Hockey Jersey (April 25), Pride Jersey (June 26), Beach Towel (June 28) and Reversable Floppy Hat (July 10).
New Orioles-themed giveaways include a Kyle Bradish Jersey Hoodie on March 28, Denim Crab Cap on May 10, Hot Dog Race Caps on July 11, and a Hispanic Heritage Jersey as part of Hispanic Heritage Night on Sept. 18.
Also new is a Fan Choice item, where individuals can select one of the final giveaways of the season as part of Fan Appreciation Weekend.
The complete list of giveaways can be found here.