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Acquired OF-S Trayvon Robinson from the Mariners for INF-R Robert Andino. [11/20]

Baltimore’s acquisition of Alexi Casilla earlier in the offseason allows them to cash in Andino. As is, Robinson is not much of a prize. Robinson has struggled with contact throughout his 300-plus big-league plate appearances. You can live with the whiffs provided the batter has some power to his game. Robinson lacks that required pop. He could become a useful reserve outfielder if the Orioles can help him make consistent contact, allowing him to use his speed to his advantage. If not, no big loss.

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