"That news creates a path for the Orioles to roster both Mayo and Mountcastle by moving Jordan Westburg to second base in Holliday's absence at playing Mayo at the hot corner, where he's gotten most of his reps throughout his career. Of course, that's a less than ideal solution given that Mayo's lackluster defense at third base is what prompted the club to explore the option of using him in a"
"Mayo is a former top prospect who has not yet broken through at the big league level, but he posted a decent 95 wRC+ in 85 games last year, including a 109 wRC+ after the All-Star break. Mayo only just celebrated his 24th birthday in December, has six seasons of team control remaining, and is still making the league minimum salary. That should make him a very"
The Orioles continue to explore trading Mayo and Ryan Mountcastle as Spring Training begins. Jackson Holliday's hamate surgery could allow the team to roster both players by shifting Jordan Westburg to second and placing Mayo at third. Mayo's poor defense at third originally pushed consideration of him as a first base/DH option. The team faces limited roles with Pete Alonso at first, Taylor Ward in left, and Samuel Basallo targeted for DH alongside Adley Rutschman. Mayo carries greater trade value due to youth, team control, and cost; Mountcastle should require a smaller return.
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