Overview
- Noel was designated for assignment by the Guardians on Dec. 17 after a down 2025 season.
- Noel’s production fell to a .162 average with six homers in 69 games in 2025 after a 2024 debut featuring 13 homers and a notable postseason blast.
- To open a 40-man spot, Baltimore DFA’d right-hander George Soriano, a three-year veteran with a 5.95 career ERA and an 8.35 mark last season.
- The corner-outfield picture in Baltimore is crowded, with Taylor Ward, Tyler O’Neill and Dylan Beavers leading the mix, plus Jeremiah Jackson and Heston Kjerstad on the 40-man.
- Noel reunites with new Orioles manager Craig Albernaz, who worked on the Guardians’ staff in 2024 and 2025.