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After electing for free agency in April , veteran player Tommy Pham has now signed with the Baltimore Orioles .
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On Saturday, Pham officially agreed to a minor-league contract with the Orioles, per Jon Heyman of the New York Post. He will report to the Triple-A Norfolk Tides. Pham will report to the team’s spring training complex in Sarasota, Florida, before joining the Tides in Norfolk, Virginia.
His deal includes an opt-out clause that would enable him to become a free agent in early June if the Orioles don’t call him up.
Pham has been in the league since 2014, beginning with the St. Louis Cardinals . He would then play for 10 teams ( Tampa Bay Rays , San Diego Padres , Cincinnati Reds , Boston Red Sox , New York Mets , Arizona Diamondbacks , Chicago White Sox , Kansas City Royals , and Pittsburgh Pirates ).
He made five playoff appearances with the Cardinals, Padres, Diamondbacks, and Royals, including a World Series appearance with the Diamondbacks in 2023.
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His last full season came with the Mets in 2025. He batted .245 with 96 hits, 10 home runs, and 52 RBIs. Currently, Pham has a lifetime batting average of .256 with 1,081 hits, 149 home runs, and 522 RBIs.
Along the way, he has bounced around in the minor leagues .
Overall, Pham is known for being extremely disciplined at the plate and playing with a unique brand of aggressiveness. He also brings a dimension of right-handed power to the Orioles’ lineup as well as veteran leadership. Additionally, Pham is versatile in the outfield, playing all three positions.
The Orioles are 20-25, third in the American League East.
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