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Vavra cleared waivers Tuesday and was sent outright to Triple-A Norfolk, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. After going 0-for-1 during his two-day stint in the majors and being designated for assignment, Vavra will officially remain in the Orioles organization. The 28-year-old has slashed .247/.354/.341 across 203 plate appearances at Triple-A in 2025 and is likely to remain in the minor leagues for the rest of the season.
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The Orioles designated Vavra for assignment Sunday, Danielle Allentuck of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports. The 28-year-old was added to the big-league roster Friday and went 0-for-1 during a 4-3 win over the Cubs on Saturday, which was his first appearance in the majors since 2023. Vavra could head back to Triple-A Norfolk if he passes through waivers.
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The Orioles selected Vavra's contract from Triple-A Norfolk on Friday. The 28-year-old remained in the organization after being designated for assignment in late May, and he'll receive another look in the majors after Baltimore traded away Ryan O'Hearn, Ramon Laureano and Cedric Mullins. Vavra last played in the majors in 2023 and had a .560 OPS in 56 plate appearances. His performance at Norfolk this season has also been underwhelming with a .695 OPS.
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Vavra has been added to the Orioles' taxi squad, Danielle Allentuck of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports. The Orioles expect Jordan Westburg (finger) to avoid the 10-day injured list, but if he doesn't recover as quickly as hoped and ultimately goes on the IL, Vavra will take his roster spot. The utility player is a career .254/.331/.304 hitter over parts of two big-league seasons.
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Vavra cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Norfolk on Tuesday, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports. The 28-year-old was designated for assignment by Baltimore over the weekend after being promoted for one game, and he will remain in the organization after passing through waivers unclaimed. Vavra has a .317/.388/.450 slash line with one homer and three steals in 22 games with Norfolk this year.




