The Baltimore Orioles claimed catcher Zach Morgan off waivers from the San Francisco Giants on Monday, Nov. 2.
Morgan, 26, is a native of Stockton, California. In 2026, Morgan hit .226/.300/.323 with two home runs and 22 RBIs over 42 Triple-A games. He has not yet made his major league debut.
A waiver claim brings the player's existing contract along with him, and Morgan 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 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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