Orioles decline Mountcastle option; release Kjerstad, who becomes free agent
Two roster decisions reshape Baltimore's first base and outfield picture heading into the offseason.
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- MLB Trade RumorsOrioles Release Heston Kjerstad
- The Baltimore BannerOrioles extend qualifying offer to Trevor Rogers, decline Ryan Mountcastle’s option
- Camden ChatOrioles shuffle 40-man roster as free agency period opens
- BaltimoreBaseball.comReviewing a busy day of moves by the Orioles
- Yahoo SportsOrioles news: O’s part ways with Mountcastle, Kjerstad
- MASNOrioles making Mountcastle decision official today (updated)
- WBFFSUN: Orioles decline Ryan Mountcastle’s $7.5M team option, making him free agent
- FOX SportsBednar, Suzuki and Arozarena are among 8 MLB players receiving $23.15 million qualifying offers
- RotoWireRyan Mountcastle News: Orioles decline club option
- FantasyProsRyan Mountcastle has team option declined by Orioles
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