The Orioles are dipping back into the talent pool, acquiring infielder Bryan Ramos from the White Sox in exchange for cash considerations. To make room on the 40-man roster, Baltimore designated utilityman Weston Wilson for assignment.
Ramos, a 2018 international signing by the White Sox, has had a winding path to this point. Once a rising prospect in Chicago’s system, he made his MLB debut in 2024 but struggled to find his footing at the plate.
In 108 plate appearances that season, Ramos posted a .586 OPS-a tough showing that likely impacted his standing on a rebuilding Sox roster looking for young contributors. Things didn’t improve much in 2025, as Ramos appeared in just four big league games, bringing his career slash line to .198/.244/.333 over 120 plate appearances.
While his numbers at Triple-A Charlotte-.235/.321/.404 across 705 plate appearances-show a bit more promise, they’re still a bit underwhelming, especially considering Charlotte is known as one of the most hitter-friendly environments in the minors. That context matters. If you’re not slugging in Charlotte, it raises questions about how your bat will play at the next level.
Defensively, Ramos has primarily played third base, both in the majors and minors. But in recent seasons, he’s tried to expand his value by adding second base, first base, and even some left field to his resume.
That kind of versatility is critical for players trying to carve out a role on a competitive roster like Baltimore’s. The Orioles are deep, and if Ramos wants another crack at the big leagues, becoming a true utility option might be his best path forward.
As for Weston Wilson, his time in Baltimore was short-lived. After being designated for assignment by the Phillies in late January, the Orioles scooped him up-only to DFA him again within days. It’s a tough break, but not an uncommon one for players on the fringe of 40-man rosters, especially those without minor league options.
Wilson has a bit more big-league experience under his belt, appearing in 100 games for Philadelphia between 2023 and 2025. He’s shown flashes of value, slashing .242/.328/.428 with nine home runs over 245 plate appearances.
Most of that production came early in his career, though. In 2025, he struggled to a .652 OPS in 125 plate appearances, which ultimately led to the Phillies moving on.
Baltimore, known for aggressively managing the bottom of its roster, often takes calculated risks like this. The goal?
Sneak players through waivers and build out depth at Triple-A. If Wilson clears waivers again-and he might, given his recent struggles-the Orioles can outright him to Triple-A without needing his consent, since he doesn’t have the service time to decline the assignment.
For Ramos, this is a fresh start with an organization that’s made a habit of turning under-the-radar pickups into contributors. For Wilson, it’s another spin through the waiver carousel. That’s life on the roster bubble-uncertain, fast-moving, and always one transaction away from a new opportunity.