Leody Taveras

The Orioles are signing Leody Taveras to a one-year contract.

Fantasy Impact

It will be a $2 million deal. Taveras struggled with the Rangers and Mariners this past season. He will draw a depth role in the outfield for Baltimore.

Leody Taveras cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Tacoma on Friday.

Fantasy Impact

After being designated for assignment by the Seattle Mariners on June 9, Taveras went unclaimed on waivers and will stay with the organization. This season, he's posted a .205/.226/.304 slash line through 171 at-bats.

The Mariners designated OF Leody Taveras for assignment.

Fantasy Impact

Taveras slashed 174/.198/.272 with two home runs over 28 games in Seattle. He'll head back to the waiver wire where another team could have some interest in the outfielder.

Leody Taveras went 3-for-4 in the victory against the Astros, driving in one run and scoring another with a home run.

Fantasy Impact

After today's win, Taveras has a .229 batting average with three home runs and 15 RBI across 45 games this season. He has added eight stolen bases while playing for both the Mariners and Rangers.

Leody Taveras is expected to join the Mariners in Sacramento on Wednesday for their series finale against the Athletics.

Fantasy Impact

Taveras was claimed off waivers by the Mariners earlier this week. He'll likely hold a platoon role in right field for Seattle.