Jhonkensy Noel

Jhonkensy Noel has been designated for assignment by the Baltimore Orioles. The move makes room for newly-acquired Marco Luciano on the 40-man roster.

Fantasy Impact

Noel was signed two days ago by the Orioles and now has been DFA'd. Noel has tremendous power, but strikes out at an alarming rate. If he clears waivers, he'll report to Triple-A Norfolk. However, more than likely, another club will claim him and take a chance on the power.

Jhonkensy Noel has been claimed off waivers by the Baltimore Orioles. Noel was designated for assignment by Cleveland last month. In a corresponding move, the Orioles designated righthander George Soriano for assignment.

Fantasy Impact

Noel, just 24 years old, has tremendous power, but has had trouble making contact. In 351 plate appearances with the Guardians over the last two seasons, Noel belted 19 home runs but had a walk rate of 4.8% and a strikeout rate of 32.8%. Those numbers led to a paltry .193 batting average with the Guardians, including just a .162 average in 153 plate appearances last season. The path to playing time in Baltimore will be hard for Noel, but, if he can improve his discipline at the plate, he could carve out a role. The power is certainly there to make things interesting.

The Cleveland Guardians have designated outfielder Jhonkensy Noel for assignment.

Fantasy Impact

Noel's roster spot was taken by left-hander Justin Bruihl, who the club acquired from the Blue Jays on Wednesday. Noel is coming off a tough 2025 season that saw him hit .162 with six homers and a .480 OPS across 153 trips to the plate.

Jhonkensy Noel went 1-for-1 in the win over the White Sox with a home run, an RBI, and a run scored.

Fantasy Impact

The 24-year-old continues a dismal stretch at the plate, hitting just .129 with two home runs and two RBI over his last 30 games for the Guardians. After yesterday’s game, Noel holds a .153 batting average with four home runs and 11 RBI in 58 contests this season.

Jhonkensy Noel went 3-for-4 with a home run, an RBI, two runs scored, and a strikeout in the Guardians’ 11-7 loss to the Red Sox on Tuesday.

Fantasy Impact

Noel had his best offensive game of the season, lifting his hit total to 18 while notching his third homer and 10th RBI. Despite a .159 average and .180 OBP over 113 at-bats, he flashed power potential and could be a speculative add in AL-only or dynasty formats.