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Orioles Sign Tommy Pham, 11th-Team Veteran Joins Roster

5/16/2026

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Tommy Pham Signs

The Baltimore Orioles signed Tommy Pham on May 16, 2026, via opt-out, making him the 24th player to appear for 11 MLB teams.
He posted a .245/.330/.370 line in 449 plate appearances for the 2025 Pirates and a .240/.321/.382 slash with a 96 wRC+.
Baltimore will assume $1.65 million of Pham’s Mets salary after his DFA, a move prompted by injuries to Ryan Mountcastle, Jordan Westburg, Dylan Beavers and Heston Kjerstad.

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Pham Joins Orioles

Tommy Pham signed a minor-league contract with the Orioles and will start at Triple-A Norfolk.
Manager Craig Albernaz said the outfield is covered by Colton Cowser, Tyler O’Neill, Leody Taveras, Taylor Ward and Blaze Alexander.
After activating catcher Maverick Handley, the roster lists three catchers and four outfielders.
President of baseball operations Mike Elias said the club is exploring internal and external options to replace injured players before Pham joins.

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Tommy Pham Signs

The Baltimore Orioles signed Tommy Pham on May 16, 2026, via opt-out, making him the 24th player to appear for 11 MLB teams.
He posted a .245/.330/.370 line in 449 plate appearances for the 2025 Pirates and a .240/.321/.382 slash with a 96 wRC+.
Baltimore will assume $1.65 million of Pham’s Mets salary after his DFA, a move prompted by injuries to Ryan Mountcastle, Jordan Westburg, Dylan Beavers and Heston Kjerstad.

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