The Baltimore Orioles have made a notable roster move by claiming Weston Wilson off waivers from the Philadelphia Phillies. In a corresponding action, they designated left-handed pitcher José Suarez for assignment.
Weston Wilson Joins the Orioles
Weston Wilson, 31, was recently designated for assignment by the Phillies after they re-signed catcher J.T. Realmuto. He has split the last three seasons between the majors and Triple-A, posting a combined batting average of .242 with a .328 on-base percentage and a .428 slugging percentage. Throughout his major league career, he has hit nine home runs over 245 plate appearances.
Performance Overview
Most of Wilson’s production occurred during the 2023-24 seasons. In 2022, he registered an impressive .288 batting average with a .375 on-base percentage and a .490 slugging percentage. His performance took a dip in 2025, where he managed only a .198 batting average across 125 plate appearances.
- Career Stats: .250 batting average against left-handed pitchers.
- Career on-base percentage: .359.
- Career slugging percentage: .475.
Despite struggles against right-handed pitching, Wilson has shown significant strength against lefties, where his career wRC+ stands at an impressive 130. He has also enjoyed success in Triple-A, with a batting line of .247/.339/.462 over nearly 1,700 plate appearances. Primarily a corner infielder and outfielder, he provides the Orioles with added depth at four corner positions.
José Suarez’s Designation for Assignment
José Suarez, who was claimed just a week earlier from the Atlanta Braves, now finds himself designated for assignment. The Braves had signed him to a $900,000 deal earlier this season to avoid arbitration. However, Suarez is out of minor league options, limiting the Orioles’ flexibility with his roster status.
Suarez’s Recent Season and Career
In the recent season, Suarez made only 19.1 innings of work due to injuries, posting a solid 1.86 ERA but struggling with a 16-to-10 strikeout-to-walk ratio. Over the span of his career, he has started 62 games and participated in 44 relief appearances, totaling 396 innings with a 5.30 ERA.
- Strong seasons: 2021-2022 with 3.86 ERA and a 21.5% strikeout rate.
- Struggled in 2020, 2023, and 2024 seasons.
The Orioles are currently weighing options for Suarez. They can trade him or place him on waivers within the next five days. His designation for assignment will be resolved by Thursday afternoon, marking a significant decision for the team’s pitching roster.
