At the end of last season, the Orioles ended up with a 40-man roster spot that they quickly used on reliever Cole Sulser, who survived the winter and spring roster churn to take on a meaningful role in the bullpen.
They also cleared space off the 40-man roster in October to allow them to make the necessary additions for their Rule 5 draft protections, including Ryan Mountcastle and Dean Kremer.
The roster churn of the past week has started what’s going to be a fascinating stretch of moves for the team, which has a crowded roster as it is and must protect who it needs to.