The Orioles outrighted Noel to Triple-A Norfolk on Wednesday, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Noel was booted off the Orioles' 40-man roster last week shortly after being claimed off waivers. He passed through waivers this time around and will remain in the organization. Noel has slashed .193/.242/.401 with 19 home runs over 351 regular-season plate appearances at the major-league level.

The Orioles designated Noel for assignment Wednesday, Andy Kostka of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The move frees up a 40-man roster spot for Marco Luciano. Noel had just been claimed off waivers earlier this week and is now set to go through the waivers process again. The 24-year-old has smacked 19 home runs across 351 plate appearances at the major-league level but sports a lowly .193/.242/.401 batting line and 32.8 percent strikeout rate over that time.

The Orioles claimed Noel off waivers from the Guardians on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Noel will be reunited with manager Craig Albernaz, who was the bench coach in Cleveland the previous two seasons. The 24-year-old Noel has slashed only .193/.242/.401 with a 32.8 percent strikeout rate and 4.8 percent walk rate in 351 regular-season plate appearances in the majors, but he has popped 19 home runs over that time. Noel does not have minor-league options remaining.

The Guardians designated Noel for assignment Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

The transaction clears a spot on the 40-man roster for the addition of Justin Bruihl. Noel has slugged 19 home runs across 351 plate appearances at the major-league level, but that's come with a .193/.242/.401 batting line, 32.8 percent strikeout rate and 4.8 percent walk rate. That said, he's just 24, and with his power potential, Noel should trade interest via trade or waivers.

Noel went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Thursday's 3-1 win over Detroit.

EDGE Analysis

Noel turned on a Tarik Skubal changeup in the fourth inning, sending the ball 411 feet into the seats in left field. It was the second homer this week for Big Christmas and third in 12 appearances since being recalled from the minors as part of September roster expansion. Noel is part of a rotation in right field along with C.J. Kayfus and Nolan Jones.

Noel hit a pinch-hit home run in Saturday's 3-1 win over the White Sox.

EDGE Analysis

Noel entered as a pinch hitter in the bottom of the eighth inning and blasted his fourth home run, giving the Guardians a two-run cushion. It was his second home run since being called up when rosters expanded at the beginning of the month, and both have come against southpaws. Noel will likely continue to start against left-handers, but he hasn't shown much of a split advantage in 2025. Noel has a .412 OPS against lefties and a .451 OPS against righties.

Noel went 3-for-4 with a solo homer and two runs scored in Tuesday's loss to the Red Sox.

EDGE Analysis

Noel opened up the scoring with an opposite-field home run off Garrett Crochet in the second inning. He would garner two more base knocks for his first three-hit game since August of last year and just his second multi-hit game this season. Noel will see opportunities against lefties down the stretch after slashing .246/.302/.667 against them during his major-league stint in 2024.

The Guardians recalled Noel from Triple-A Columbus on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Noel had a rough sophomore showing in the majors to start the season, hitting .140 with a 35:3 K:BB in 111 plate appearances before getting demoted in early June. He got a brief cup of coffee in July but has spent the bulk of the summer at Triple-A, slashing .273/.337/.493 with 12 home runs and a 26.6 percent strikeout rate in 61 games. The righty-hitting slugger should play primarily against southpaws down the stretch.

The Guardians optioned Noel to Triple-A Columbus on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Noel came up from Triple-A on Monday with Kyle Manzardo's move to the family medical emergency list, and the former will now head back to the minors following the latter's return. After turning a few heads with his impressive power in 2024, Noel has slashed just .140/.162/.215 with two home runs through 111 plate appearances in the big leagues this year.

The Guardians recalled Noel from Triple-A Columbus on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Noel was sent down to Columbus a month ago after putting up an ugly .392 OPS and 31.8 percent strikeout rate over 107 plate appearances with Cleveland. He could be up with the big club for a brief spell, as Kyle Manzardo was placed on the family medical emergency list Monday and will be eligible for activation as soon as Thursday.