Why did the Orioles designate Sam Huff for assignment twice?

The Orioles cleared roster space twice to accommodate other moves, leaving Huff without a clear MLB role behind Adley Rutschman and other depth options.

What are Sam Huff’s key offensive and defensive traits?

Huff has posted 18 career home runs and a 115 wRC+ in 2023, with a strong arm and defensive potential behind the plate, though his 28.6% strikeout rate in 2024 remains a concern.

Which teams might pursue Sam Huff in free agency?

Contenders needing right-handed power from the catching position could emerge, with the Rangers—a team that drafted him—potentially monitoring the market.

How old is Sam Huff, and what’s his MLB service time?

Huff turned 26 in January 2024 and has 136 plate appearances in 2024, with parts of four MLB seasons on his resume.

Did Huff clear waivers before becoming a free agent?

Yes. Huff cleared waivers after his second DFA, allowing him to reject an outright assignment and elect free agency.

How does Huff’s strikeout rate compare to league averages?

Huff’s 28.6% strikeout rate in 2024 ranks in the 90th percentile league-wide, placing him among the most swing-and-miss heavy catchers in MLB.

Sam Huff elects free agency after Orioles DFA

The Orioles cut Huff twice this season. Now he’s a free agent—power bat in play, strikeouts in tow.

ByKostadin Stamboliev1 sourcePublished 2 Jul, 19:34

Sam Huff elects free agency after Orioles DFA

The Orioles designated Sam Huff for assignment for the second time this season, and he chose free agency over a minor-league assignment. Huff, 26, cleared waivers and rejected an outright assignment to Triple-A Norfolk, becoming an unrestricted free agent on Thursday. The Orioles had twice removed him from the 40-man roster to clear space, but Huff declined the demotion and exited Baltimore’s system.

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