Orioles acquire catcher Luis Torrens from Cubs for cash
Chicago Cubs' Luis Torrens celebrates after hitting a three-run double against the Oakland Athletics during the ninth inning of a baseball game in Oakland, Calif., Wednesday, April 19, 2023. Credit: AP/Godofredo A. Vásquez
BALTIMORE — The Baltimore Orioles acquired catcher Luis Torrens from the Chicago Cubs for cash on Wednesday.
The 27-year-old Torrens hit .250 in 13 games for the Cubs this season. He signed with Chicago as a minor league free agent in January. He previously played for Seattle and San Diego.
The Orioles designated right-hander Joey Krehbiel for assignment.
Second-year star Adley Rutschman has played in every game this season for Baltimore, at either catcher or designated hitter. The Orioles also have James McCann as a backup catcher.
Torrens has hit .227 in 266 major league games, with 19 home runs and 78 RBIs.
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