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On Friday, the Orioles announced they’ve signed former Yankee outfielder Greg Allen to a major-league contract.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The\u00a0Baltimore Orioles made a handful of roster moves Friday, headlined by the signing of veteran outfielder Greg Allen to a one-year major-league deal. The switch-hitting speedster, who was recently released by the Chicago Cubs, will get a fresh opportunity to\u00a0return to the big leagues for the first time since 2023.<\/p>\n

Allen, 32, has spent the 2025 season in Triple-A with the Cubs\u2019 affiliate in Iowa, where he quietly put together a productive campaign. Over 231 plate appearances, he slashed .270\/.355\/.440 with six home runs, 11 stolen bases, and the defensive versatility to cover all three outfield positions.<\/p>\n

Though not known for his bat at the major-league level, Allen brings speed, defense, and depth to an Orioles outfield that\u2019s suddenly in flux.<\/p>\n

Baltimore\u2019s outfield depth took a hit this week with Colton Cowser\u00a0(concussion) and Tyler O\u2019Neill (wrist inflammation) both landing on the injured list. With top prospect Heston Kjerstad sidelined due to fatigue and Cedric Mullins, R<\/p>\n

yan O\u2019Hearn, and Ram\u00f3n Laureano all traded at the deadline, the Orioles needed experienced reinforcements.<\/p>\n

Orioles add depth as the team’s underperforming season carries on<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Allen, who owns a career .231\/.300\/.340 slash line in parts of seven big-league seasons, fits that role. While he\u2019s struggled to produce consistently at the plate in the majors, his speed (48 career stolen bases) and defense give him value as a late-game option or a fourth outfielder.<\/p>\n

He\u2019s also out of minor-league options, meaning the Orioles will need to pass him through waivers if they want to remove him from the active roster later on.<\/p>\n

In corresponding moves, the Orioles recalled outfielder Jordyn Adams and reinstated first baseman Ryan Mountcastle from the 60-day injured list. Mountcastle had missed more than two months with a hamstring strain and is expected to ease back into action as a designated hitter with Coby Mayo seeing time at first base.<\/p>\n

Mountcastle, who entered the season with a .265\/.316\/.450 career line, was off to a disappointing start in 2025 before the injury, hitting just .246 with a .280 OBP and four home runs in 52 games. With arbitration eligibility looming and a $6.787 million salary this year, he\u2019ll need a strong finish to stay in the team\u2019s plans moving forward.<\/p>\n

Baltimore is hoping the additions of Allen and Adams can stabilize their outfield while Cowser and O\u2019Neill recover. Adams, a speedy 24-year-old, has spent time shuttling between Triple-A and the majors and will also be looking to prove himself at the big-league level.<\/p>\n

The Orioles are more than likely out of any playoff contention, and while Allen isn\u2019t a blockbuster addition, he\u2019s the kind of depth piece teams rely on down the stretch. With solid Triple-A production and previous major-league experience, Allen will now look to make the most of his chance in Baltimore.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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