Tony Kemp agrees to $1 million contract with Orioles after release from minor league deal with Reds
BALTIMORE (AP) — Infielder/outfielder Tony Kemp agreed to a $1 million, one-year contract with the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday, one week after the 32-year-old was released from a minor league deal with the Cincinnati Reds.
Kent was 7 for 21 in eight spring training games with one homer and five RBIs. He batted .209 with five homers, 27 RBIs and a career-high 15 stolen bases last year in 124 games for Oakland. Kemp had 44 walks and scored 42 runs.
Kemp has a .238 career average with 35 homers and 184 RBIs in eight seasons with Houston (2016-19), the Chicago Cubs (2019) and the Athletics (2020-23).
His deal with the Reds had called for a $1.75 million salary if he had been added to the 40-man roster.
Baltimore opened a roster spot by designating infielder/outfielder Nick Maton for assignment.
Ravens release statement on passing of Orioles owner Peter Angelos
The Baltimore Ravens and Baltimore Orioles have long been associated with the city’s sports teams. For decades, the two have shown unwavering support for one another, with many residents of Baltimore being fans of both teams.
A few days ago, Orioles owner Peter Angelos passed away at the age of 94.
After the news became known, Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti released a statement on Angelos.
Angelos took over the Orioles in 1993 alongside a group of investors and played a significant role in the team’s staying in Baltimore over the years. A few months ago, the Angelos family agreed to sell the Orioles to a group headed by David Rubenstein, ushering in a new era for the team.
