The agreement with reliever Enoli Paredes yesterday on a minor league deal is the latest piece of business that’s so prevalent in the weeks following the World Series. Common throughout baseball and lacking in pizazz. More routine than riveting.

The last transaction from the Orioles was listed Friday, with pitcher Carson Ragsdale designated for assignment, though the club confirmed it the previous night while making several changes to the 40-man roster.

The moves this month aren’t generating much excitement among fans, but that’s typical for November. Depth signings and claims are easier to consummate and necessary to supply minor league teams and perhaps increase competitions in spring training.

Go back a year ago.

The Orioles signed right-hander Rodolfo Martinez to a minor league contract on Nov. 1, 2024. Three days later, they claimed right-hander Thaddeus Ward and catcher René Pinto on waivers and declined reliever Danny Coulombe’s $4 million option, all of it unfolding while I underwent open heart aortic valve replacement surgery, which made me a little late in reporting it.

The Orioles have a new first base coach, the latest move to build a staff under first-time manager Craig Albernaz.

A source has confirmed the hiring of Jason Bourgeois, who spent the past two seasons as first base and outfield coach with the White Sox. He wasn’t returning in 2026, which created an opportunity in Baltimore.

Bourgeois, 43, is replacing Anthony Sanders, who took a job as Tigers first base coach. Sanders also worked with the outfielders, a responsibility that now falls to Bourgeois.

This is the second hire for the Orioles after hitting coach Dustin Lind, who served as an assistant hitting coach with the Phillies.

Bourgeois had an eight-year major league career as a player, beginning with the White Sox in 2008. He also played for the Brewers in 2009, Astros in 2010-11, Royals in 2012, Rays in 2013 and Reds in 2014-15. He batted .253/.300/.326 in 317 games.