Overview
- Baltimore designated right-hander George Soriano for assignment to open a 40-man roster spot.
- Cleveland had designated the 24-year-old for assignment on Dec. 17 before the waiver claim.
- Noel showed power in 2024 with a .218 average, 13 home runs and a .774 OPS, then struggled in 2025 at .162 with six homers and a .480 OPS, leading to two Triple-A options.
- He reunites with manager Craig Albernaz, who worked with him on the Guardians’ staff in 2024 and 2025.
- He will enter a crowded corner-outfield competition featuring Taylor Ward, Tyler O’Neill and Dylan Beavers, with Heston Kjerstad and Jeremiah Jackson also on the roster, as spring training opens in mid-February.