Orioles Sign Former All-Star First Baseman

Dave Litman August 31, 2022 Baltimore Orioles, Miami Marlins

The Baltimore Orioles continue to make moves to strengthen their hopes of an unexpected playoff berth. In addition to calling up a couple of top prospects today, they've also claimed free agent first baseman Jesus Aguilar.

Beyond the Gunnar news, the Orioles have signed 1B Jesus Aguilar to a minor league deal and he will join the club's taxi squad in Cleveland today. Aguilar, 32, was released by the Marlins a few days ago. He had 15 Hrs and a .674 OPS. Owns a career .777 OPS in 9 MLB seasons
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The 9-year veteran was DFA'd by the Miami Marlins earlier in the week. Although his percentages were down this season, the former All-Star Aguilar did have 15 homers thus far, along with 49 RBIs. His .674 OPS is down about 100 points from his career mark.

Aguilar was an All-Star with the Milwaukee Brewers in 2018 when he slugged 35 HR to go along with 108 RBIs and an .890 OPS.

The Orioles traded long-time first baseman Trey Mancini at the deadline about a month ago, and although Aguilar signed a minor league deal, he's already joined the team's taxi squad in Cleveland today, and will likely get every chance to provide more depth at first base and a power bat for the O's.