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Veteran Infielder Opts Out of Contract With Orioles
- Estrada opted out of his minor league deal with the Orioles and was released from the roster, prompting a bench reshuffle.
- The Orioles reassigned Maverick Handley and Jhonkensy Noel to minor league camp as part of roster adjustments.
- Blaze Alexander is nearly assured the starting second base job after Estrada's departure.
- Coby Mayo shines in spring and is expected to start at third base if injuries persist.
- The Orioles are finalizing bench options as spring training winds down, with Mountcastle, Wilson, Ramos, and Jackson in the mix.
- Luis Vázquez was ruled out of the running after breaking his right thumb from a hit-by-pitch.
- Estrada's spring performance contributed to the decision to part ways and reassess the roster.
- The Orioles aim to deepen the infield with Estrada signings, but injuries to Holliday and Westburg impacted the plan.
- The bench competition is one of the final roster decisions in camp as spring games continue.
- Estrada previously played for the Yankees and Giants before joining Baltimore.
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