The Cincinnati Reds have released outfielder Peyton Burdick this offseason. It's expected that Burdick will take his talents overseas to either Japan or Korea in 2025. The 27-year-old did not see any action in the big leagues in 2024. In 63 games for Triple-A Norfolk (Baltimore Orioles organization) and Triple-A Louisville, Burdick slashed just .187/.302/.370 with 11 home runs, 25 RBI, five steals, 36 runs scored and 108 strikeouts in 258 plate appearances. Burdick was originally drafted in the third round by the Miami Marlins in 2019 out of Wright State University. He made his major-league debut with the Fish in 2022 and he has hit a combined .200/.281/.368 with a weak .649 OPS, five home runs, 13 RBI and 12 runs scored in 46 games played over two seasons in Miami.

The Chicago White Sox claimed outfielder Peyton Burdick off waivers from the Baltimore Orioles on Friday and placed right-hander Matt Foster (elbow) on the 60-day injured list in a corresponding move. The White Sox will be Burdick's third team of the offseason, and he'll have his best shot at making the Opening Day roster with the rebuilding club. The 26-year-old will be no more than outfield depth, though. The former third-round pick of the Miami Marlins in 2019 out of Wright State has appeared in 46 games the last two seasons with the Fish, hitting .200/.281/.368 with only five home runs, 13 RBI, two stolen bases and 12 runs scored in 139 plate appearances.

The Baltimore Orioles have acquired outfielder Peyton Burdick from the Miami Marlins in exchange for cash considerations. To make room for Burdick on the 40-man roster, Baltimore shifted right-handed reliever Flix Bautista (elbow) to the 60-day injured list. Burdick had been designated for assignment by the Marlins last week, and the Orioles represent just his second organization since being drafted in 2019. The 26-year-old has struggled at all levels of pro ball, posting high strikeout rates, low OPS totals, and poor defensive metrics. Even if he manages to make the Orioles' Opening Day roster, Burdick isn't expected to make an impact at the big-league level anytime soon.