The Orioles on Wednesday acquired outfielder Keon Broxton from the New York Mets for international bonus pool slots, and added right-hander Chandler Shepherd off waivers from the Chicago Cubs, assigning the latter to Triple-A Norfolk.
Broxton, who was designated for assignment by the Mets on Friday, could immediately add another center field option for the Orioles with utility man Stevie Wilkerson playing the bulk of the time there as Joey Rickard has been recently marginalized.
The 29-year-old Broxton played a bit-role on the Mets in 2019, batting .143 with a .