The Royals released Gordon on Thursday. It's possible it was an opt out situation, as many veteran players have May 1 opt-out dates in their minor-league contracts. Gordon was acquired from the Orioles for cash in early April and has slashed .270/.333/.333 in 20 games at the Triple-A level this season. The 29-year-old is now free to latch on with another organization.
Nicholas Gordon: Everything you need to know
Nicholas Gordon
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Birthdate
10/24/1995 (30)
Status
FA
HT/WT
6'0", 160 lbs
Draft Info
2014: Rd 1; Pk 5 (MIN)
Birthplace
Avon Park, FL, USA
Position
2B
Career History
Baltimore Orioles
2025-2026
(1 season)
Miami Marlins
2024-2025
(1 season)
Minnesota Twins
2020-2024
(4 seasons)
Nicholas Gordon: Breaking News
The Orioles traded Gordon to the Royals on Saturday in exchange for cash, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports. Gordon signed a minor-league deal with Baltimore in the offseason and failed to make the Opening Day roster after turning in a .310 OPS across 30 plate appearances in spring training. He'll now get another shot in the Royals organization, though he still doesn't project as anything more than organizational depth for Triple-A Omaha.
The Orioles reassigned Gordon to minor-league camp Tuesday, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports. Gordon went just 3-for-28 at the dish this spring to ruin any chance he might have had to make the team as a utility player. He'll begin the season at Triple-A Norfolk.