Weston Wilson -- Trade Rumors
Trade Rumors sources for Weston Wilson of the Los Angeles Angels
The Orioles outrighted Weston Wilson following his designation for assignment over the weekend. Wilson was claimed from the Phillies in late January but lost his roster spot when Baltimore traded for Bryan Ramos from the White Sox for cash considerations. The team quickly waived Ramos as well, indicating both players were intended for Triple-A Norfolk. Baltimore's 40-man roster now stands at 39.
Wilson, 31, has limited MLB experience with three seasons and 100 games played entirely with the Phillies. He has a career .242/.328/.428 batting line with 9 home runs across 245 plate appearances, with nearly 60% of his at-bats coming against left-handed pitchers. In Triple-A, Wilson is a .247/.339/.462 hitter over five seasons with approximately 1,700 plate appearances.
As Wilson lacks three years of service time, he must accept the outright assignment. He is expected to receive a non-roster invite to spring training, which opens next week, and will attempt to earn his way back onto the roster. The Orioles' right-handed-heavy bench composition may complicate his path, particularly following the organization's acquisition of out-of-options infielder Blaze Alexander from Arizona.