Orioles Acquire Weston Wilson, Release Jose Suarez
The Baltimore Orioles have made significant roster moves by claiming utilityman Weston Wilson from the Philadelphia Phillies and designating left-hander José Suarez for assignment. This decision was reported by Ari Alexander of 7 News.
Orioles Acquire Weston Wilson
Weston Wilson, 31, was recently designated for assignment by the Phillies. His release came after the team re-signed star catcher J.T. Realmuto. Over the past three seasons in the major leagues, Wilson has achieved a combined batting line of .242/.328/.428, hitting nine home runs across 245 plate appearances. Much of his recent success came during the 2023-24 seasons, which stood in contrast to his performance in 2025, where he posted a line of .198/.282/.369 in 125 plate appearances.
Performance Breakdown
- Career batting average: .250
- Slugging percentage against left-handed pitching: .475
- Combined performance in Triple-A: .247/.339/.462 over nearly 1700 plate appearances
- Strong performance against lefties: 130 wRC+
Wilson’s versatility allows him to play multiple positions, primarily as a corner infielder and outfielder. However, he is out of minor league options, making his position with the Orioles precarious. He needs to secure a spot on the roster or risk being designated for assignment again.
José Suarez Designated for Assignment
José Suarez was claimed by the Orioles just a week ago from the Atlanta Braves, who had signed him to a $900,000 deal to avoid arbitration. Unfortunately, Suarez is also out of minor league options, limiting Baltimore’s ability to send him to Triple-A Norfolk.
Suarez’s Career Insights
- Last season’s performance: 19 1/3 innings with a 1.86 ERA
- Career ERA: 5.30 over 396 innings
- Previous two seasons (2021-22): 3.86 ERA in 207 1/3 innings
- Strikeout rate during those seasons: 21.5%
The Orioles have the option to trade Suarez or place him on outright waivers within the next five days. The process for waivers takes 48 hours. Decisions regarding Suarez’s status will need to be finalized by Thursday afternoon.
The Orioles have shown aggressive tendencies in acquiring talent off waivers, hoping to develop depth. This strategy may significantly influence the future of both Wilson and Suarez in Baltimore.
