The Orioles have acquired infielder Bryan Ramos from the White Sox, according to reporter Francys Romero. Baltimore has officially announced the trade, and the Sox will get cash considerations in return. To open up a 40-man spot for Ramos, the Orioles designated Weston Wilson for assignment.
Ramos was designated for assignment three days ago when the Sox themselves needed to create 40-man space for the newly-signed Seranthony Dominguez. Ramos’ stint in DFA limbo didn’t last long, and he’ll now change organizations for the first time in his career, as the infielder was an international signing for the White Sox back in 2018. He started to make waves as a prospect during the 2022-23 seasons, and he made his MLB debut in 2024, posting a .586 OPS over 108 plate appearances for Chicago.
This uninspiring performance seemed to drop Ramos down the depth chart, even on a rebuilding White Sox team. He appeared in just four big league games in 2025, bringing his overall slash line to .198/.244/.333 in 120 PA against Major League pitching. While Ramos’ numbers (.235/.321/.404 in 705 PA) at Triple-A Charlotte are more respectable, they’re underwhelming considering that Charlotte plays in one of the most hitter-friendly ballparks in the minors.
Ramos has played only third base in the majors, and the hot corner has also been his primary position during his minor league career. However, Ramos has increased his versatility by playing some second base and a handful of games as a first baseman and left fielder, as becoming more of a utilityman will help Ramos in his attempts to return to the majors.
Wilson is a more established utilityman who has seen some time at first base, second base, third base, and all three outfield positions over his 100 career Major League games, all with the Phillies from 2023-25. Wilson has also shown more at the plate, with a .242/.328/.428 and nine homers over 245 PA. Most of that production came in Wilson’s first two seasons, and since he had only a .652 OPS over 125 PA in 2025, the Phils decided to move on by DFA’ing Wilson in late January.
The Orioles made a claim a few days later, but have now sent Wilson back to the waiver wire in relatively short order. This is something of the way of life for players like Wilson or Ramos who are out of minor league options, and Baltimore is particularly aggressive in constantly churning the back end of its 40-man roster, with the idea that the O’s can add minor league depth by sneaking enough players through the outright process. Assuming Wilson isn’t claimed again, the Orioles can outright him to Triple-A since Wilson doesn’t have enough service time to reject an outright assignment.
oh well
Transaction buddies today, Norfolk teammates on the Tides tbd.
Yattah way White Sox, while we keep Korey Lee and Derek Hill on our 40 man.
Korey Lee currently has more value than Bryan Ramos.
Lee’s MLB floor is that of decent backup catcher with a strong arm and some pop as a hitter. He’s still young enough to become a starter but it likely won’t be with the White Sox now that they have two younger options with higher ceilings.
Not the orioles news we’re hoping for.
I’m not sure when that news is going to come. I’m not sure if it’s a contract holdup or just really bad weather.
I’d rather have Wilson than Ramos but get that there’s a decent chance Baltimore gets to keep both should Wilson clear waivers and Ramos either make the team out of ST or be successfully run through waivers himself.
If Ramos gets more than 1 abs this season then things went seriously sideways with the season.
I orginally said 50. My thoughts are he is such a deep stash that if he even gets called up the season is in jeopardy.