Orioles Sign Chadwick Tromp To Minor League Deal

Baltimore Orioles Sign 6-Year Veteran Catcher

The Baltimore Orioles have signed veteran catcher Chadwick Tromp to a minor league contract, adding experienced depth to an already crowded but temporarily thinned catching group. Tromp elected free agency after being designated for assignment by the Atlanta Braves, choosing to move on rather than accept an outright assignment to Triple-A Gwinnett. He’ll now report to Triple-A Norfolk, where he'll serve as a steady option behind the plate follow…

Orioles option Selby to Triple-A Norfolk as Blewett reports; Tromp signed to a minor league contract

BALTIMORE–Right-handed pitcher Scott Blewett, who was claimed off waivers from Minnesota, has been activated by the Orioles. To make room for the 29-year-old Blewett on the 26-man roster, the Orioles optioned right-handed pitcher Colin Selby to Triple-A Norfolk. Blewett had a 1.93 ERA in two appearances with the Twins. Selby allowed two runs on three …

Orioles Sign Chadwick Tromp To Minor League Deal

The Orioles have signed catcher Chadwick Tromp to a minor league contract, according to his transaction log on MLB.com. Tromp elected free agency last week after he was designated for assignment by the Braves. He will report to Triple-A Norfolk. The Norfolk Tides confirmed the signing in their game notes today (h/t to Roch Kubatko of MASNsports.com). Tromp, 30, began his professional career in the Reds organization in 2013 and made his big leagu…

Braves: Chadwick Tromp finds a new home

Because he was out of options and the Braves felt it was best to keep Drake Baldwin in the majors alongside Sean Murphy, the club had no choice but to designate Chadwick Tromp for assignment. Somewhat surprisingly, Tromp actually made it through waivers and was not claimed by another team. The Braves optioned him to AAA Gwinnett, but he instead elected free agency. Now, the 30-year-old backstop has a new home, inking a minor-league deal with the…