How he got here: Acquired from the Philadelphia Phillies for cash considerations 2/19/2024
Kaleb Ort spent time with the Mariners, Marlins, and the Phillies before ending up in Baltimore this winter. For some, that’s a career. For Ort, it’s an offseason. The 32-year-old never pitched for Seattle, Miami or Philadelphia, but all three organizations had at least some interest in bringing Ort to camp this spring.
Every year fringe players find themselves jumping from team to team as organizations tinker with their 40-man roster. These players are often flawed but possess at least one skill that clubs feel they can maximize.