The Orioles introduced this afternoon that they’ve designated left-hander Tucker Davidson for task. Proper-hander Colin Selby was recalled to the large league roster in Davidson’s place, and the membership’s 40-man roster now stands at 39.
Davidson, 28, got here to the Orioles final yr when the membership claimed him off waivers from the Royals. He was promptly outrighted off the 40-man roster later within the offseason and remained with the membership within the minor leagues all through 2024, placing up an honest 3.89 ERA in 115 2/3 innings of labor throughout that point whereas swinging between Norfolk’s rotation and bullpen.
These outcomes are usually significantly better than those he’s garnered within the majors all through his profession. The lefty surrendered a 5.11 ERA in 37 innings of labor for the Braves from his debut in 2020 till his departure on the 2022 commerce deadline, when he was traded to Anaheim as a part of the commerce that introduced Raisel Iglesias to Atlanta. He spent components of two seasons with the Angels and struggled badly. In 68 1/3 innings of labor unfold between 18 reduction appearances and eight begins, Davidson was shelled to the tune of a 6.72 ERA with a 4.93 FIP. That led the Angels to half methods with the lefty, and he completed the 2023 marketing campaign with the Royals. He posted a 5.03 ERA in Kansas Metropolis earlier than the aforementioned waiver declare that introduced him to Baltimore final offseason.
Going ahead, the Orioles could have one week to move Davidson by waivers. Whereas he’s more likely to clear waivers, he’ll develop into a minor league free agent this winter if not added again to the 40-man roster earlier than free company opens in November. Ought to he attain the open market, Davidson might garner some consideration as a minor league depth choice from the left aspect because of his skill to pitch each out of the bullpen and within the beginning rotation.
