SS Luis Vazquez elects free agency

Orioles minor league shortstop Luis Vazquez has elected free agency, per the transaction wire. The 27-year-old was originally acquired in January 2025 in a trade with the Chicago Cubs for cash considerations. He appeared in 36 games for the Orioles in 2025 and in one game this season before being designated for assignment and returning to Triple-A Norfolk in early September, where he ended the year on the Injured List.