Baltimore Orioles continue to shake up 40-man roster with two more moves

Who said the MLB trade deadline would be the last chance for contenders to shake up their rosters this season? The Baltimore Orioles are proving that isn’t the case, as they’ve been extremely busy with roster moves over the past week.

Their most recent transactions include cutting another pitcher from the 40-man roster.

Dillon Tate, who has made 29 appearances for Baltimore this season, was recently designated for assignment. He went 2-1 with a 4.59 ERA in 33.1 innings, striking out 23 batters.

Tate was once a top talent, but as a professional he never lived up to that potential.

His time in A+ ball over three seasons was the only time he had an ERA below 4.18 in the minors. Things didn’t translate to the Major Leagues either, as he has a 4.07 ERA over 212.1 innings with the Orioles.

The No. 4 overall pick in the 2015 MLB Draft by the Texas Rangers, Tate will be subject to waivers. He was designated for assignment and removed from Baltimore’s 40-man roster to make room for outfielder Forrest Wall.

Wall, who was designated to a new position by the Miami Marlins earlier this week, was claimed by the World Series contenders.

In addition to the Marlins, he also spent time with the Atlanta Braves in 2024. After his claim, Wall was immediately sent to Triple-A Norfolk, where he will serve as a reinforcement for the organization.

Wall was a first-round draft pick of the Colorado Rockies out of high school in 2014, but didn’t make his major league debut until 2023 with the Braves. In 50 career plate appearances, the Maitland, Florida native has 14 hits and a slash line of .311/.380/.422.