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Baltimore Orioles: Bad Decision in Renato Núñez DFA Move

Sep 16, 2020; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Orioles first baseman Renato Nunez (39) hits a two run double in the sixth inning against the Atlanta Braves at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Evan Habeeb-USA TODAY Sports

The Baltimore Orioles made another decision bound to make fans angry on Friday.

The Baltimore Orioles front office DFA’d first baseman/designated hitter Renato Nunez – the team leader in home runs (43) over the past two seasons.

Núñez, who is only 26, hit 31 dingers and slugged .460 in 2019. In the 2020 MLB sprint, he was first on the team with 12 home runs and slugged .