Big Christmas is headed to Baltimore.<\/p>\n
The Cleveland Guardians told News 5 Monday that Jhonkensy Noel was claimed off waivers by the Baltimore Orioles Monday. Noel was initially designated for assignment on Dec. 17.<\/p>\n
The 1B\/OF struggled at the plate in 2025, batting 183 with 13 homers through 69 regular-season games. Noel would spend another 61 games in the minors with AAA Columbus. <\/p>\n
However, Noel was responsible for one of the most iconic Guardians\u2019 moments in recent memory: a game-saving two-run homer against the New York Yankees in Game 3 of the 2024 ALCS with two outs in the bottom of the 9th. Now, Noel will bring his raw power to the AL East.<\/p>\n
Noel will reunite with new Orioles manager Craig Albernaz, who had been an assistant coach in Cleveland for the last two seasons.<\/p>\n
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