Franklin Barreto, once a consensus top-100 prospect, has signed a minor league deal with the Orioles following an inconsistent career trajectory that featured notable struggles at the major league level.
Despite being highly regarded early in his career, Barreto’s performance faltered in the majors, highlighted by a staggering 43.4% strikeout rate during his debut season with Oakland.
The Orioles are taking a chance on Barreto, who, despite his ups and downs, showed some offensive promise in the minor leagues, including a respectable .281 batting average at Double-A.
Barreto's signing reflects the Orioles' strategy to develop players with potential, even as his major league experience includes significant challenges, specifically with batting consistency and strikeouts.
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