The Orioles announced this afternoon that they’ve designated left-hander Tucker Davidson for assignment. Right-hander Colin Selby was recalled to the big league roster in Davidson’s place, and the club’s 40-man roster now stands at 39.
Davidson, 28, came to the Orioles last year when the club claimed him off waivers from the Royals. He was promptly outrighted off the 40-man roster later in the offseason and remained with the club in the minor leagues throughout 2024, putting up a decent 3.89 ERA in 115 2/3 innings of work during that time while swinging between Norfolk’s rotation and bullpen.
Those results are generally much better than the ones he’s garnered in the majors throughout his career. The lefty surrendered a 5.11 ERA in 37 innings of work for the Braves from his debut in 2020 until his departure at the 2022 trade deadline, when he was traded to Anaheim as part of the trade that brought Raisel Iglesias to Atlanta. He spent parts of two seasons with the Angels and struggled badly. In 68 1/3 innings of work spread between 18 relief appearances and eight starts, Davidson was shelled to the tune of a 6.72 ERA with a 4.93 FIP. That led the Angels to part ways with the lefty, and he finished the 2023 campaign with the Royals. He posted a 5.03 ERA in Kansas City before the aforementioned waiver claim that brought him to Baltimore last offseason.
Going forward, the Orioles will have one week to pass Davidson through waivers. While he’s likely to clear waivers, he’ll become a minor league free agent this winter if not added back to the 40-man roster before free agency opens in November. Should he reach the open market, Davidson could garner some attention as a minor league depth option from the left side thanks to his ability to pitch both out of the bullpen and in the starting rotation.
the harsh realities of quad A players. I wish him all the best, no doubt the southpaw will sign minor league deal somewhere. maybe the Rays or Mariners can add some/delete features to unlock the rest of the potential for him
That’s rude
Don’t discount the possibility that Davidson re signs with the Orioles as a minor league free agent this winter. The Orioles didn’t DFA him because of performance. They needed a fresh arm for today to save the bullpen for the playoffs. Davidson was the odd man out. And he’s out of options. So the Orioles still like him.
Ok. What does that have to do with this article?
I’m calling bullsht on Captain Stubing here.
Carmen yards couldn’t be to much worse than the Oakland athletics stadium was like.
Also, you’re a liar. The players do not “suffer from anxiety” going to the ballpark. Gutless hack.
Uh, Oakland is a MUCH worse city than Baltimore. Most of Baltimore is quite enjoyable actually.
A dump of a city.. lol
It is not all bad
Shut up clown. That area of Baltimore is fine. Cry harder about your Faux News-stoked fear of black people. Stupid.
This sucks, he was good yesterday, but conversely, the Twins were… bad.
If Davidson was a righty, this wouldn’t have happened. As it stands, too many lefties in the pen and all have a better track record over the previous three years than Davidson.
Doesn’t make a difference. We needed length yesterday and this was always gonna be the plan. He wasn’t going to be available on Tuesday for the first postseason game.
I hope the Braves pick Tucker back up for cash considerations.
They actually did him a big favor. The call up was an audition for next season. Plus he now has worked parts of 5 instead of 4 seasons. I wouldn’t be surprised if he was in spring training camp next year.