June 28: The Orioles announced that Maton went unclaimed on outright waivers and accepted an a signment to Triple-A Norfolk. He couldve rejected the a signment in favor of free agency but will remain in Norfolk for now. June 24: The Orioles announced Monday that theyve designated infielder/outfielder for a signment. His spot on the roster will go to top outfield prospect , whose from Triple-A Norfolk is Ryan Arcidiacono Jersey now official. Maton, 27, had his contract selected to the big league roster last week but only appeared in one game with the Os and did not make a plate appearance. Baltimore acquired Maton from the Tigers in exchange for cash over the winter and eventually pa sed him through waivers. Hes spent the season in their minor league system logging four rehab games at High-A after an injury and another 41 games at the Triple-A level. Overall, hes turned in a stout .292/.390/.481 batting line with seven homers, six doubles, a triple, a huge 13.2% walk rate and a 22.5% strikeout rate. A seventh-round pick by the Phillies back in 2017, Maton impre sed during his first two big league seasons. The younger brother of reliever , Nick slashed .254/.330/.434 in 216 plate appearances with the Phils in 2021-22. Philadelphia sent Maton, and to Detroit in the trade that netted them and . Maton received ample playing time with the Tigers, but things didnt pan out as hoped; he logged 293 plate appearances last season but delivered only a .173/.288/.305 batting line in that time. Maton is out of minor league options, so the Orioles didnt have the ability to send him back to Norfolk without first exposing him to waivers. He was previously outrighted by the Os this year, so hell have the option to reject a minor league a signment in favor of free agency if hes placed back on waivers and clears a second time. That said, Maton has hit well in the upper minors this season and brings plenty of defensive versatility to the table. Hes spent time at all four infield positions and all three outfield positions in pro ball, albeit only 52 innings at first base and just seven innings in center. His versatility and succe s in the upper minors could lead to a team in need of a left-handed bat placing a claim or orchestrating a small trade. The Os will have a week to complete a move involving Maton, whether its a trade or pa sing him through waivers. Otto Porter Jr. Jersey