The Baltimore Orioles continue to make minor roster adjustments ahead of the 2019 season, sending Breyvic Valera to the Giants for cash considerations last night. Valera was designated for assignment on Friday afternoon to make room for RHP Austin Brice, who the O’s claimed off waivers from the Angels two days ago.
Valera’s future in Baltimore was left in doubt after the Orioles acquired infielders Richie Martin, Drew Jackson, and Rio Ruiz earlier this offseason. Valera was moderately effective in Baltimore after the Orioles acquired him from the Dodgers in the Manny Machado trade, until a broken finger sustained while sliding into a base in September prematurely ended his season.