Orioles Add Tommy Pham on Minor League Deal

As injuries continue to mount for the Baltimore Orioles, the team is adding a veteran outfielder to its roster.

Jon Heyman of the New York Post first reported Saturday that the Orioles are signing Tommy Pham to a minor league contract. The deal contains an opt-out clause for Pham in early June if the O’s choose not to add him to their active roster.

Prior to the start of this season, Pham agreed to a minor league deal with the New York Mets and was assigned to Triple-A Syracuse. After playing four minor league games in Syracuse, the Mets selected the 36-year-old’s contract on April 12.

His second stint with the Mets did not pan out, going 0-for-13 at the plate. The veteran was ultimately designated for assignment on April 26 and elected free agency after clearing waivers.

Pham will now join his 11th different team over his 13-year career and is likely heading to Triple-A Norfolk, hoping to make a strong impression for the Orioles.

Baltimore’s disappointing start to its season has been largely due to the mounting injuries on its roster. Ryan Mountcastle is on the 60-day injured list with a fractured left foot, Jackson Holliday has yet to make his season debut after undergoing hamate bone surgery on his right hand, Dylan Beavers has a right oblique strain and Heston Kjerstad is nursing a hamstring strain. The O’s also most recently announced that Jordan Westburg would undergo season-ending Tommy John surgery due to a partially torn UCL.

The Orioles currently sit in third place in the American League East at 20-25 and will continue their Beltway Series against the Washington Nationals this afternoon.

This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on May 16, 2026, where it first appeared in the MLB section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.

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