With every declaration about the Orioles' roster made by the front office and manager Brandon Hyde over the last week or so, there's been a caveat that plenty can change because of the team's quest to add talent through the waiver process.
As teams pare down their rosters to 25 ahead of Thursday's deadline, some players have already shaken through, with more to come. The Orioles have the first claim on the American League side, giving them first dibs on any player designated for assignment and sent through waivers in their own league, and first choice on any player who clears the 15 National League clubs, too.