Thomas Pham: Everything you need to know

Pham signed a minor-league contract with the Orioles on Saturday, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports. Pham was let go by the Mets in late April after going 0-for-13 with seven strikeouts across nine games. He'll receive a chance to redeem himself in the Orioles organization, though he's unlikely to serve as more than bench depth at this stage in his career.

Pham elected to become a free agent Wednesday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. Pham cleared waivers after being removed from the Mets' 40-man roster but has opted for free agency rather than accepting an outright assignment to Triple-A Syracuse. The veteran outfielder went hitless in 13 at-bats during his brief time with the Mets. Pham turned 38 in March and will likely have to settle for a minor-league contract if he wants to continue his playing career.

Pham was designated for assignment by the Mets following Sunday's doubleheader against the Rockies, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports. Pham went 0-for-2 with a strikeout in the team's 3-1 loss to Colorado in the matinee of Sunday's doubleheader, and he did not appear in the nightcap, which New York also lost 3-0. The outfielder went 0-for-13 with a run scored, a walk and seven punchouts while appearing in nine contests with the Mets after having his contract selected from Single-A Lucie on April 13. Pham will now be placed on waivers, and if he goes unclaimed, he'll have the opportunity to either elect free agency or report to Triple-A Syracuse.