For more than 50 major league ballplayers, Monday was a tough first day back after the holiday weekend as teams tendered contracts to arbitration-eligible players, while leaving a handful of experienced veterans non-tendered and looking for a new job via free agency. It was an especially tough day for former Baltimore Orioles players.
Four former Orioles have now joined the free agent pool, with at least one being connected back to the Orioles as a possible pickup this winter. Here’s the complete list along with a look back at how they performed in 2019.
RHP Kevin Gausman– Cincinnati Reds
The former first-round pick of the Orioles has yet to find stability in the major leagues and could end up beginning 2020 with his fourth different franchise since the start of 2018.