Bemboom had his contract selected by the Orioles on Thursday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bemboom was designated for assignment by the Orioles in late May and spent the rest of the campaign at Triple-A Norfolk, where he posted a .228/.292/.350 slash line in 34 games. The 32-year-old was scheduled to become a minor-league free agent during the offseason, but the move to the 40-man roster will keep him with the organization for now.

Bemboom cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Norfolk on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Bemboom was designated for assignment last weekend but will remain in the organization after passing through waivers unclaimed. He played in 22 games for Baltimore before being DFA'd and hit .115/.207/.212 in 59 plate appearances.

Bemboom was designated for assignment by the Orioles on Saturday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bemboom saw sporadic playing time with the Orioles, and he hit just .115 with a homer, two doubles, four runs and an RBI over 22 games. He'll lose his spot on the 40-man roster after Adley Rutschman's contract was selected Saturday.

Bemboom will start at catcher and bat eighth in Thursday's game against the Yankees, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

No. 1 backstop Robinson Chirinos started behind the plate in the previous three games, but he'll get Thursday off in what amounts to a routine maintenance day. Chirinos' absence paves the way for Bemboom to enter the lineup for the seventh time this season. The 32-year-old has gone 3-for-20 with a double and three walks on the campaign.

Bemboom has made the Orioles' Opening Day roster, Zachary Silver of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Manager Brandon Hyde has selected Bemboom to be the primary backup at catcher behind Robinson Chirinos to open the season. This marks the first time that the 32-year-old has made an Opening Day roster, earning it by batting .308 this spring in 13 at-bats. With star prospect Adley Rutschman (triceps) currently unavailable, Bemboom should receive his fair-share of reps early in 2022.

Bemboom (illness) went 0-for-2 in Saturday's 14-5 win over the Pirates.

EDGE Analysis

Bemboom was sidelined for a couple of days due to the illness, but it was never expected to be a long-term issue. The 32-year-old catcher will continue to compete for a spot on the big-league roster, with Robinson Chirinos, Jacob Nottingham and Beau Taylor also in the mix while Adley Rutschman (triceps) works his way back from injury.

Bemboom was scratched from Thursday's Grapefruit Lineup against the Red Sox due to an illness, Nathan Ruiz of The Baltimore Sun reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Orioles didn't initially provide a reason for Bemboom's removal from the lineup, but it's unlikely that his illness will lead to a significant absence. Assuming the illness of the non-COVID variety, the catcher should be considered day-to-day.

Bemboom was removed from Thursday's Grapefruit League lineup against Boston for an unspecified reason, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

It's not clear whether Bemboom's removal from the lineup was due to an injury, but Beau Taylor will now take over behind the dish and bat ninth. Whether Bemboom is available off the bench remains to be seen.

Bemboom signed a minor-league contract with the Orioles on Thursday, Dan Connolly of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bemboom spent most of the 2021 season at the Triple-A level and slashed .232/.352/.412 with eight home runs, 37 RBI and 35 runs across 65 games. He appeared in eight major-league games with the Angels and should be in the mix to join the Orioles' active roster at some point in 2022.

Bemboom was claimed off waivers by the Dodgers on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

There's been a shuffling of third catchers in Los Angeles. Bemboom was designated for assignment by the Angels on Saturday after the team claimed Chad Wallach off waivers from the Dodgers, but he'll now occupy Wallach's previous role in the Dodgers' organization. His career .178/.241/.287 slash line indicates the Dodgers won't want to use him in anything other than an organizational depth role.