The Baltimore Orioles have made another subtle but telling roster move, continuing a trend that’s become something of a hallmark for their front office-constant churn on the 40-man. This time, it’s Weston Wilson on the way out. The veteran utility player was designated for assignment late Sunday night, shortly after the Orioles acquired infielder Bryan Ramos in a trade with the White Sox.
For Wilson, it’s a quick turnaround. Baltimore had just claimed the 31-year-old off waivers from the Phillies on January 22. Now, less than two weeks later, he’s been bumped to make room for a younger infield piece with upside.
Wilson’s time in Philadelphia didn’t exactly rewrite the record books, but he had his moments. Over parts of three seasons with the Phillies from 2023 through 2025, Wilson was the kind of player every team likes to have in the dugout-versatile, hard-working, and occasionally capable of delivering a big swing.
In 103 games, he posted a .242/.328/.428 slash line with nine home runs across 245 plate appearances. Respectable numbers for a bench bat, and enough to keep him in the mix for a while.
But 2025 wasn’t kind to him. An oblique strain landed him on the injured list to start the season, and he never quite found his rhythm after that.
In 125 plate appearances last year, Wilson hit just .198 with a .282 OBP and a .369 slugging percentage. That downturn made him expendable when the Phillies needed to clear space for the return of J.T.
Realmuto, and now it’s cost him a spot in Baltimore before he ever got the chance to suit up.
Still, Wilson gave Phillies fans a couple of unforgettable highlights. He homered in his first major league at-bat on August 9, 2023-a moment that would’ve gotten more attention if it hadn’t happened on the same night Michael Lorenzen threw a no-hitter.
A little over a year later, Wilson etched his name into the franchise record books by becoming just the ninth Phillie to hit for the cycle, doing so on August 16, 2024. That kind of moment doesn’t fade easily, even if the player’s tenure does.
Now, Wilson finds himself in limbo again. With no minor league options remaining, he’ll either be claimed off waivers by another club looking for a utility option or hit the open market as a free agent. Whether he gets another shot in the bigs remains to be seen, but he’s shown enough flashes-both with the glove and the bat-to stay on the radar.
For the Orioles, this is business as usual. Roster flexibility is king in today’s game, and Baltimore continues to show they’re willing to make quick decisions to keep their depth chart aligned with their long-term vision. For Wilson, it’s back to waiting for the next opportunity.