Orioles re-sign Logan Ondrusek

By Roch Kubatko

Orioles

December 12, 2016, 4:24pm

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In their usual quest to improve their pitching depth, the Orioles have re-signed right-hander Logan Ondrusek.

A team official confirmed the signing tonight, which brings Ondrusek back into the organization.

Ondrusek, 31, agreed to terms on a contract for $650,000 that also includes a club option in 2018. He became a free agent last month after the Orioles declined his option.

The Orioles signed Ondrusek out of Japan on July 29 and designated reliever Chaz Roe for assignment. He appeared in seven games and allowed seven runs and nine hits in 6 1/3 innings.

Ondrusek was optioned to Double-A Bowie on Aug. 11 and recalled on Aug. 25 after the Orioles optioned pitcher Parker Bridwell. He pitched that night against the Nationals in D.C., allowed three runs and four hits in one inning and was designated for assignment the following day to make room for left-hander T.J. McFarland. He cleared waivers and was outrighted to Bowie on Aug. 30.

The Orioles didn't include him on their expanded September roster.

Ondrusek is 21-11 with a 4.03 ERA in parts of six major league seasons, the first five with the Reds. He didn't pitch in the majors in 2015.

Executive vice president Dan Duquette stated that he was more focused on finding another reliever than a starter. He's open to trading one of his bullpen arms, with the exception of closer Zach Britton, while continuing his search for a right fielder.

The Orioles now have 39 players on their 40-man roster.

FanRag Sports first reported the signing.