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Orioles Reinstate Tyler O’Neill After 43-Game Shoulder Impingement

Returning outfielder Tyler O’Neill brings his shoulder health back into focus for Baltimore’s trade deadline calculus.

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Orioles right fielder Tyler O’Neill reacts as he heads to the dugout after making the third out against the Twins in an afternoon game at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. (Kim Hairston/Staff)

Overview

  • O’Neill was activated off the 10-day injured list on July 4, making his first major-league appearance since May 15 following a left shoulder impingement.
  • He missed 43 games in his second IL stint of the season after first dealing with neck inflammation in April and early May.
  • Baltimore cleared a roster spot by optioning outfielder Dylan Carlson to Triple-A Norfolk ahead of O’Neill’s return.
  • O’Neill’s three-year, $49.5 million contract includes a player opt-out after this season, tying his second-half output to his future decisions.
  • Through 24 games this year, O’Neill has hit .188 with two home runs and a .605 OPS, underscoring concerns over his consistency.