Former Baltimore Orioles Catcher Suddenly Becomes a Free Agent

The Baltimore Orioles had a disappointing 2026 season after entering the year with high expectations. Baltimore finished the campaign fourth in the American League East with a 79-82 record. Thus, they underachieved in 2026 and should have a busy offseason because of it. Now, with the MLB offseason getting underway, a former Baltimore catcher has hit the free agent market. Former Baltimore Orioles Catcher Becomes Free Agent According to MLB.com’s official transaction log , former Orioles catcher Gary Sanchez has elected free agency.