The Orioles introduced that they’ve acquired minor league infielder Robbie Glendinning from the Royals in change for money concerns. Glendinning will report back to Triple-A Norfolk. Robert Murray of FanSided reported the deal previous to the official announcement.
Glendinning, 27, is initially from Australia however attended the College of Missouri earlier than being chosen by the Pirates within the twenty first spherical of the 2017 draft. He went on to hit .274/.361/.417 by means of the tip of 2019, climbing from Low-A as much as Double-A in that point. The minor leagues had been canceled by the pandemic in 2020 and Glendinning missed 2021 as properly, getting launched by the Pirates previous to 2022.
He signed with the Royals final yr and performed for his or her Double-A squad, hitting 19 residence runs whereas strolling in 14.5% of his plate appearances, although additionally placing out at a 32.4% clip. He completed the yr with a batting line of .252/.373/.439, translating to a wRC+ of 112.
He suited up for the Australian staff on this yr’s World Baseball Traditional, hitting .300/.391/.600 in 5 video games there. He then returned to the Northwest Arkansas Naturals and has hit .242/.373/.363 thus far this yr for a wRC+ of 105, strolling at a 16.4% clip whereas placing out 25.5% of the time.
He’s performed all 4 infield positions in his minor league profession however has been restricted to the nook spots thus far this yr. The Orioles introduced him as a shortstop, although he hasn’t performed that place since 2019. He’ll head to the Triple-A stage for the primary time in his profession and provides the O’s a bit extra non-roster infield depth.
