The Baltimore Orioles designated outfielder Rudy Martin Jr. for assignment on July 20, 2026, opening a spot on the 40-man roster. The move gives the organization 10 days to trade, release, or outright Martin Jr. to the minors. No specific reporting on the circumstances driving the decision was available at time of publication.
The DFA comes amid roster shuffling for Baltimore. On the same day, the Orioles also selected the contract of catcher Chadwick Tromp from Triple-A Norfolk, and placed catcher Adley Rutschman on the 10-day injured list retroactive to July 19 with left wrist inflammation. The Rutschman injury and corresponding moves suggest the club is actively managing its roster depth across multiple positions as it navigates the second half of the season.