The Baltimore Orioles claimed right-hander Chase Hampton off waivers from the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday, Nov. 2.
Hampton, 25, is a native of Longview, Texas. In 2026, Hampton posted a 9.59 ERA with 37 strikeouts and 28 walks over 35 2/3 innings in 11 Double-A appearances, all of them starts. He has not yet made his major league debut.
A waiver claim brings the player's existing contract along with him, and Hampton takes a spot on Baltimore's 40-man roster. As of publication, Baltimore's 40-man roster stands at 37 players.
Also on Nov. 2, the Orioles claimed catcher Zach Morgan off waivers from the San Francisco Giants, the Orioles sent outfielder Heston Kjerstad outright to Triple-A Norfolk and the Orioles sent catcher Yohel Pozo outright to Triple-A Norfolk.
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