Orioles' Sam Hilliard: Claimed by Baltimore

Baltimore claimed Hilliard (heel) off waivers from Atlanta on Wednesday.

Hilliard missed the final couple months of the 2023 season due to a nagging heel contusion, but that injury should be fully in the rearview by the start of spring training in 2024. The 29-year-old outfielder holds a career .718 OPS in 717 plate appearances at the major-league level and has always put up intriguing numbers at Triple-A.