Orioles Select Jordyn Adams Terrin Vavr

The Orioles announced Friday that theyve selected the contracts of outfielder and infielder from Double-A Chesapeake. Infielder was also recalled from Triple-A Norfolk. Theyll fill three of the roster spots vacated by Baltimores series of deadline trades. Adams, 25, was a first-round pick by the Angels in 2018. This is his second look with Baltimore this season since signing a minor league pact over the winter. He appeared in five games earlier in 2025 but was primarily a pinch-runner/defensive replacement. He only received one plate appearance. Adams played in 28 games with the Halos from 2023-24 and Kenyon Martin Jr. Jersey , in 78 plate appearances, hit a combined .175/.205/.216 with a 36% strikeout rate. Adams hasnt fared much better in the minors this year. Hes hitting .185/.281/.280 in 235 plate appearances all but five of them coming at the Triple-A level. Hes not likely to see regular playing time, but hell fill a reserve role behind , and following yesterdays trades of veterans ( ) and ( ). Adams is a plus runner and defender who can handle all three outfield spots. Vavra, 28, is a known commodity for Os fans. Hes appeared in two prior seasons with Baltimore and been in the organization since coming over from the Rockies in a 2020 trade sending to Colorado. Vavra is hitting .247/.354/.341 in Triple-A this year. Hes experienced at second base, third base and first base. Hes a left-handed bat who draws walks and gets on base but offers minimal power upside. He can mix in at various spots around the infield and take some at-bats as Baltimores designated hitter, too roles that are more open following trades of slugger (to the Padres alongside Laureano) and utilityman ( ). Notably absent from Baltimores slate of post-deadline call-ups is former top prospect . The 26-year-old, whom Baltimore selected second overall in the 2020 draft, was optioned to Norfolk earlier this season after some pronounced struggles against big league pitching. His offense fell even further after being sent down, as he slashed just .149/.225/.248 in 112 plate appearances at Norfolk before exiting a July 25 game. was among the members of the Os beat to report a couple days ago that Kjerstad had been playing through fatigue and was being placed on the 7-day injured list to rest. Hell be reevaluated in a weeks time. Ralph Sampson Jersey