Roansy Contreras DVOA, Advanced Stats, & Fantasy Rankings

Right-hander Roansy Contreras is on the move again after the Baltimore Orioles announced on Friday that they claimed him off waivers from the New York Yankees. Contreras has now been claimed on waivers five times this offseason, with this being the second time Baltimore has scooped him up. In corresponding moves, the O's designated outfielder Daz Cameron for assignment and outrighted infielder Luis Vazquez to Triple-A Norfolk. If the 25-year-old Contreras doesn't make the Orioles' big-league roster out of spring training, he'll have to be exposed to waivers yet again since he's out of minor-league options. The Dominican hurler was once a top-100 prospect with the Pittsburgh Pirates as a starter, but he has since transitioned to a relief role and posted a 4.35 ERA, 1.38 WHIP and two saves with the Pirates and Angels in 2024 in 68 1/3 total innings.

According to the team, the New York Yankees have claimed right-handed pitcher Roansy Contreras off waivers from the Baltimore Orioles. Contreras has been on several teams during the offseason. He began the winter with the Los Angeles Angels before moving to Texas, Cincinnati, and Baltimore, and now resides in the Bronx. Last summer, Contreras logged 68 1/3 innings of work with the Pirates and Angels. Across this stint, he posted a 4.35 ERA and a 1.38 WHIP. He struck out just 56 batters with a hefty 9.7% walk rate. He also generated a high 4.94 xERA, 9.7% barrel rate, and 43.5% hard-hit rate. The 25-year-old does not have any remaining options, which means he will be competing for a spot on the Yankees Opening Day roster. If he cannot earn a spot, he will be placed on waivers. Contreras should not be on your fantasy radar during the offseason.

The Baltimore Orioles designated right-hander Roansy Contreras for assignment on Thursday to make room on the 40-man roster for infielder Jacob Amaya, who was claimed off waivers from the Chicago White Sox. Contreras was just claimed off waivers by Baltimore last week but quickly finds himself without a team with spring training quickly approaching. The 25-year-old reliever has already been with four different organizations since October after going 2-4 with a 4.35 ERA (5.16 FIP), a 1.38 WHIP, a career-high two saves, 56 strikeouts and 31 walks in 68 1/3 innings over 49 appearances (three starts) with the Pittsburgh Pirates and Los Angeles Angels in 2024. In parts of four seasons at the big-league level, Contreras has a 4.72 ERA, 1.39 WHIP, a weak 19.7% strikeout rate and a 10.1% walk rate in 234 2/3 frames.