Impact The 25-year-old was assigned to Triple-A Round Rock. Leyba has appeared in 34 major-league games this season while slashing .115/.191/.161 but has faired much better in the minors.
SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
DOMINGO LEYBA
Signed by Rangers Leyba signed a minor-league contract with the Rangers on Friday.
Released by Orioles Leyba was released by the Orioles on Thursday, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports.
Impact Leyba was outrighted to Triple-A Norfolk in early August, and he went 2-for-8 with a walk and a strikeout in three minor-league games since he rejoined the Tides. The 25-year-old will be free to seek out other opportunities following his release.
AUGUST 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Outrighted to minors The Orioles outrighted Leyba to Triple-A Norfolk on Sunday.
Impact Leyba's .115/.198/.161 slash line across 96 plate appearances on the season between the Diamondbacks and Orioles did little to attract interest from other teams around the league when Baltimore exposed him to waivers last week. Though Leyba no longer possesses a spot on the Orioles' 40-man roster, he'll remain in the organization as infield depth at Triple-A.
AUGUST 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Rizzo delivers again for new team, Yankees rout Orioles 10-3
Recently acquired Anthony Rizzo homered again, DJ LeMahieu drove in four runs and the New York Yankees cruised to a 10-3 win over the Baltimore OriolesAUGUST 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dan Connolly: Orioles make the callups of RHPs Dusten Knight... - The Athletic Orioles make the callups of RHPs Dusten Knight and Marcos Diplan official. They have designated RHP Shaun Anderson and INF Domingo Leyba for...
AUGUST 4, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Loses roster spot The Orioles designated Leyba for assignment Wednesday, Dan Connolly of The Athletic reports.
Impact Before Leyba was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk on Monday, the Orioles gave him a look as an everyday player in the middle infield. The 25-year-old switch-hitter didn't impress during his two-and-a-half-month stay in the majors, slashing .115/.198/.161 with a 24 percent strikeout rate over 96 plate appearances. If he goes unclaimed off waivers, Leyba will remain in the organization and continue to play for Norfolk.
AUGUST 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Sent to minors Leyba was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk on Monday.
Impact Leyba is 0-for-19 over his past eight games and will return to the minors with Richie Martin (wrist) coming back from the injured list. Leyba has appeared in 21 games for Baltimore this season and has a .1154/.236/.215 slash line in 72 plate appearances.
AUGUST 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Not starting Friday Leyba isn't starting Friday's game against the Tigers.
Impact Leyba had started each of the last four games, but he went 0-for-12 with a walk and four strikeouts. Pat Valaika will start at the keystone and bat ninth.
JULY 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Pick up work at keystone Leyba will start at second base and bat ninth Wednesday against the Marlins, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
Impact He'll be manning the keystone for the third game in a row and appears to have temporarily moved ahead of the struggling Pat Valaika on the depth chart. Leyba has gone 0-for-5 over his previous two starts to drop his season average for a .130, so he likely won't have a long leash in an everyday role.
JULY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Remains on bench Leyba will sit Tuesday against the Rays, Joe Trezza of MLB.com reports.
Impact Leyba was in the starting lineup for nine straight games from June 27 through July 7, appearing against both righties and lefties, but it looks as though he's since slipped into a platoon role. Since that run ended, he's started against all four righties the Orioles have faced while sitting against all three lefties, including Tuesday's starter Shane McClanahan. Pat Valaika starts at second base in his absence.
JULY 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Gets breather Monday Leyba isn't starting Monday's game against the Rays, Nathan Ruiz of The Baltimore Sun reports.
Impact Leyba had started each of the last two games and went 1-for-7 with a double, a run, an RBI and a strikeout during that time. Pat Valaika will start at second base and bat eighth.
JULY 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Emerging as primary second baseman Leyba will start at second base and bat sixth Sunday against the Royals.
Impact Since being called up from Triple-A Norfolk on June 27, Leyba has seemingly usurped Pat Valaika as manager Brandon Hyde's preferred option at the keystone. Leyba will pick up his fourth start in five games Sunday, but he'll likely need to improve his production at the plate to ensure he sticks atop the depth chart. He's slashing an unimpressive .209/.292/.279 in 43 at-bats since his call-up.
JULY 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Orioles beat Royals 8-4 to stop 5-game skid
Ryan Mountcastle and Ramón Urias each had two RBIs, and the Baltimore Orioles ended a five-game losing streak by beating the Kansas City Royals 8-4JULY 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Plates two in loss Leyba went 2-for-3 with a pair of RBI and a walk in Saturday's 8-3 loss to the White Sox.
Impact Leyba was one of Baltimore's most effective hitters in Saturday's loss. He delivered RBI singles in the fourth and sixth innings to account for the team's first two runs. The infielder has piled up a home run, three RBI and five runs scored in 11 games since he was called up from Triple-A Norfolk. He'll likely continue to be in the mix for playing time at second and third in competition with Pat Valaika and Kelvin Gutierrez.
JULY 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Goodwin HR, 4 hits as White Sox beat O's 8-3, win 4th in row
Brian Goodwin had four hits, including a solo homer, and drove in three runs as the Chicago White Sox beat the Baltimore Orioles 8-3 for their fourth straight winJULY 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Not starting Friday Leyba is out of the lineup Friday against the White Sox, Nathan Ruiz of The Baltimore Sun reports.
Impact Leyba went 4-for-16 with a homer, three walks and four total runs while starting at third base over the past five games with Maikel Franco (ankle) sidelined. Kelvin Gutierrez will take over at the hot corner Friday.
JULY 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Knocks solo home run Leyba went 1-for-2 with a solo home run and two walks in Friday's 8-7 loss to the Angels.
Impact Leyba took Angels starter Griffin Canning deep in the second inning for his first major-league home run. The 25-year-old infielder has hit safely in four of his five games with Baltimore. While he started Friday at third base to cover for Maikel Franco (ankle), Leyba's best path to playing time remains as part of a timeshare with Pat Valaika at the keystone.
JULY 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Guerrero, Biggio lift Blue Jays to 5-2 win over Orioles
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. drove in two runs to raise his major league-leading RBI total to 66, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Baltimore Orioles 5-2JUNE 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Recalled Sunday Leyba was recalled from Triple-A Norfolk on Sunday.
Impact Leyba's promotion comes in the midst of a flurry of roster moves, as Ryan McKenna and Ramon Urias also received the call from Norfolk while Freddy Galvis (quad) was placed on the IL. Leyba did not record a hit in 22 at-bats with Arizona earlier this year before being DFA'd and claimed by Baltimore in early June. He'll man second base and bat sixth during the series finale against Toronto.
JUNE 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Mountcastle HR, Orioles keep winning in June, beat Indians
Ryan Mountcastle hit a go-ahead home run in the seventh inning that was upheld by video review and the Baltimore Orioles kept up their June winning streak, defeating the Cleveland...JUNE 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Claimed by Orioles Leyba was claimed off waivers by the Orioles on Friday and optioned to Triple-A Norfolk, Zach Buchanan of The Athletic reports.
Impact Leyba will get to remain on a 40-man roster after getting designated for assignment by the Diamondbacks on Wednesday. While he won't get a big-league opportunity right away, Leyba could get the chance to carve out a role at second base in Baltimore, as the team lacks an established option at the position. Leyba owns a very poor .149/.241/.234 slash line through his first 54 major-league plate appearances, however, so it's far from guaranteed that he'll get meaningful at-bats for his new team.
JUNE 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Zach Buchanan: The Diamondbacks announce that Domingo Leyba... - The Athletic The Diamondbacks announce that Domingo Leyba was claimed off waivers by the Orioles.
JUNE 4, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Lindor scores winning run in 9th, Mets beat D-backs 7-6
Pete Alonso scored Francisco Lindor with a go-ahead single in the ninth inning, James McCann homered and drove in four, and the New York Mets beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-6JUNE 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Designated for assignment Leyba was designated for assignment by the Diamondbacks on Wednesday.
Impact Leyba appeared in 13 games during his stint on the major-league roster, but he failed to record a hit and struck out seven times in 22 at-bats. His removal from the 40-man roster will clear space for Ildemaro Vargas, who was acquired by Arizona in a corresponding move.
JUNE 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
O'Neill homers again, Cards send D'backs to 13th loss in row
Tyler O’Neill homered for a third straight game, Yadier Molina had three RBIs and the St. Louis Cardinals won 7-4 on Saturday night over the Arizona Diamondbacks, who have lost 13...MAY 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
