Orioles Outright Pitcher Jayvien Sandridge

Left-hander Sandridge clears waivers and heads to Triple-A Norfolk

Apr. 19, 2026 at 7:33pm

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The Baltimore Orioles have outrighted left-handed pitcher Jayvien Sandridge to their Triple-A affiliate in Norfolk after he cleared waivers. Sandridge, 27, has bounced around the league this offseason, being designated for assignment by the Yankees and Angels before being traded to the Orioles, his original drafting team, for cash considerations.

Why it matters

Sandridge has shown promising swing-and-miss stuff in the minors, but his control issues have prevented him from sticking at the MLB level. The Orioles are hoping he can work on his command in the minors and potentially contribute to their big-league roster in the future.

The details

Sandridge made his MLB debut for the Yankees last year, giving up two runs and recording two outs against the Mets. In the minors, he has a career 32.7% strikeout rate but also a high 11.5% walk rate. The Orioles are sending him to Triple-A Norfolk to continue developing his skills.

  • Sandridge was drafted by the Orioles in the 32nd round of the 2018 MLB Draft.
  • He was designated for assignment by the Yankees in January 2026 and traded to the Angels.
  • Sandridge was then DFA'd by the Angels in March 2026 and traded to the Orioles for cash.

The players

Jayvien Sandridge

A 27-year-old left-handed pitcher who has bounced around the league this offseason, being designated for assignment by the Yankees and Angels before being traded to the Orioles, the team that originally drafted him.

Sam Huff

A catcher whose contract was selected by the Orioles, leading to Sandridge being bumped off the 40-man roster.

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What’s next

Sandridge will report to the Orioles' Triple-A affiliate in Norfolk, where he will look to improve his control and earn another shot at the major league level.

The takeaway

Sandridge's journey this offseason highlights the challenges young pitchers face in establishing themselves at the MLB level, as control issues have prevented him from sticking with multiple organizations. The Orioles are giving him another chance to develop in the minors and potentially contribute to their big-league roster in the future.