Tyler O’Neill is leaving the Red Sox and heading to the Baltimore Orioles on a three-year, $49.5 million contract with an opt-out option after the first season. After struggling with the Cardinals, O’Neill found his power with the Red Sox last season, hitting 31 homers in just 113 games. Over his seven-year career, O’Neill has hit .246 with 109 home runs and 278 RBIs, excelling against left-handed pitchers with a 133 OPS+.
The Orioles plan to move their left-field wall back closer to the original dimensions, which could benefit O’Neill, a right-handed hitter. O’Neill, a two-time Gold Glove winner, has the ability to play all three outfield positions but primarily played the corners for Boston.
This move adds a power bat to the Orioles lineup and strengthens their outfield defense with O’Neill’s versatility. With O’Neill staying in the American League East, fans can expect to see him facing off against his former Red Sox teammates in the upcoming season. The Orioles are looking to improve after finishing near the bottom of the division in recent years, and O’Neill’s presence could help them compete against their division rivals.
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