A fresh season commences today for the Orioles’ rookie-level Florida Complex League team. Below is the lineup for this season’s O’s FCL squad.
The roster boasts a rich international blend, with 18 players hailing from the Dominican Republic, 16 from Venezuela, and one from Cuba.
Notably, infielder Luis Almeyda headlines the roster, having secured the largest signing bonus for an international amateur in team history at $2.3 million on Jan. 15, 2023. Almeyda, now 18, faced setbacks last year, playing only 19 games in the Dominican Summer League due to an ankle sprain followed by a left shoulder injury that necessitated surgery in August.
Additionally, three players from the club are undergoing minor league injury rehab assignments: infielders Terrin Vavra and Max Wagner, along with pitcher Jake Cunningham. Vavra underwent labrum surgery on his right shoulder, limiting his appearances last season to just two minor league games after June 14. He was sidelined again after Sept. 1.
Although the roster lists only two outfielders, players designated for other positions will likely see action in the outfield as well.
Pitchers
Eddy Alberto, Harol Arias, Bryan Bautista, Carlos Brito, Yeiber Cartaya, Eccel Correa, Ronald Guzman, Alberto Leandro, Jose Leandro, Jack Maruskin, Miguel Mesa, Francisco Morao, Nelvis Ochoa, Jesus Palacios, Andres Parra, Eris Rodriguez, Juan Rojas, Isaac Soriano, Angel Vargas.
Catchers
Yasmil Bucce, Andres Nolaya, Carlos Rodriguez, Miguel Rodriguez.
Infielders
Luis Almeyda, Edwin Amparo, Edrei Campos, Elis Cuevas, Joshua Liranzo, Fernando Peguero, Luis Vicioso.
Outfielders
Mishael Deson, Yirber Ruiz.
MiLB rehab: Jake Cunningham, Terrin Vavra, Max Wagner.
Injured list: Pedro Figueroa, Anthony Morillo, Yonatan Pineda, Raylin Ramos.
The FCL Orioles have a schedule of 30 home games set between today and July 25 at the main field in Ed Smith Stadium, Sarasota, with potential playoffs scheduled from July 27-30. The FCL, comprising 15 teams, serves as the introductory professional experience for many international players in the United States.
Most home games kick off at 12:00 p.m. ET from Monday to Friday and at 10:00 a.m. on Saturdays. Attendance is free of charge, and fans can enter through the left field gate 30 minutes prior to the start of the game. Free parking is available in the East Lot at the corner of 12th Street and Tuttle Avenue. However, concession stands will remain closed.
Please note that game times and locations may change without prior notice due to weather conditions and field conditions.
