The Baltimore Orioles claimed left-hander Philip Abner off waivers from the New York Mets on Monday, Nov. 2.
Abner, 24, is a native of Charlotte, North Carolina. In 2026, Abner posted a 7.11 ERA with 10 strikeouts and 11 walks over 19 innings in 13 major league appearances.
A waiver claim brings the player's existing contract along with him, and Abner 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 right-hander Chase Hampton off waivers from the St. Louis Cardinals, the Orioles claimed catcher Zach Morgan off waivers from the San Francisco Giants and the Orioles sent outfielder Heston Kjerstad outright to Triple-A Norfolk.
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