Orioles add infield depth after Westburg's injury by signing veteran Estrada to a minor league deal

The Baltimore Orioles signed veteran Thairo Estrada to a minor league deal on Monday in a move that adds infield depth with third baseman Jordan Westburg out at least through April with an elbow injury. Estrada, 30, hit .253 in only 39 games for Colorado last season. Estrada's $7 million mutual option for 2026 was declined on Nov. 3 by the Rockies, triggering a $750,000 buyout.