The Baltimore Orioles designated right fielder Johnathan Rodríguez for assignment on July 23, opening a spot on the 40-man roster. The move was part of a flurry of same-day transactions for Baltimore.
The roster activity also included the Orioles optioning left-hander Josh Walker to Triple-A Norfolk, as well as claiming catcher Yohel Pozo off waivers from the St. Louis Cardinals and then optioning him to the Tides. Meanwhile, Toronto claimed outfielder Rudy Martin Jr. off waivers from Baltimore. Rodriguez was subsequently optioned to Norfolk, suggesting the Orioles intend to retain him in the organization rather than proceed with a release.