Contreras signed with the Rakuten Golden Eagles on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Contreras spent the 2025 season split between the Orioles and Rockies organizations, working both as a starter and reliever. He was released by Colorado on Wednesday, and he signed overseas just one day later.

The Rockies released Contreras on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

It's the first official transaction by new president of baseball operations Paul DePodesta. Contreras was a late-season waiver claim of the Rockies, allowing eight runs over 8.1 innings before his season ended in late September due to a hand contusion.

The Rockies placed Contreras on the 15-day injured list Wednesday due to a right hand contusion.

EDGE Analysis

Contreras' move to the IL means he'll be shut down for the rest of the season, though he should be ready for spring training. He was claimed off waivers by the Rockies on Sept. 2 after being DFA'd by the Orioles in late August. Across four bullpen appearances for Colorado, Contreras allowed eight runs on nine hits and one walk while striking out four across 8.1 innings.

The Rockies claimed Contreras off waivers from the Orioles on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Contreras does not have minor-league options remaining, so he'll go onto the Rockies' active roster, either in a starter or long-relief role. The righty tossed 4.1 scoreless frames for the Orioles in a bulk relief outing last week, so he is stretched out.

The Orioles designated Contreras for assignment Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Contreras fared well in a bulk-relief appearance during Wednesday's 3-2 loss to the Red Sox, striking out a pair over 4.1 scoreless innings. However, he will now lose his spot on the roster as the Orioles clear room in the bullpen for waiver pickup Shawn Dubin. If Contreras clears waivers, he would have the ability to elect free agency.

The Orioles selected Contreras' contract from Triple-A Norfolk on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Contreras is slated to serve as a bulk reliever in Wednesday's game against the Red Sox in what will be his first appearance at the big-league level in 2025. The right-hander has produced a 3.73 ERA and 70:33 K:BB over 91.2 innings covering 14 starts and 14 relief appearances with Norfolk this season.

Orioles interim manager Tony Mansolino said Tuesday that Contreras has joined the Orioles' taxi squad and will either start or pitch in bulk relief Wednesday versus the Red Sox, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Contreras has spent the entirety of the 2025 campaign at Triple-A Norfolk, holding a 3.73 ERA and 70:33 K:BB over 91.2 innings covering 14 starts and 14 relief appearances. His last two outings were out of the bullpen, but Contreras threw 63 pitches in his last appearance, so he's stretched out to provide some length.

Contreras cleared outright waivers and was sent to Triple-A Norfolk on Thursday, Cordell Woodland of 105.7 The Fan Baltimore reports.

EDGE Analysis

Contreras lost his 40-man roster spot on the same day and will stick within the organization. He struggled this spring and has bounced around several different organizations the last few seasons, though he could emerge as a long relief option at some point during the campaign.

The Orioles designated Contreras for assignment Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Contreras was competing for a spot in the Orioles' Opening Day bullpen as a multi-inning reliever but didn't distinguish himself this spring, yielding six earned runs on nine hits and four walks while striking out eight over eight frames during the Grapefruit League. Since he didn't have minor-league options remaining, the Orioles will risk losing him to waivers by designating him for assignment. Contreras has now been DFA'd on six separate occasions by five organizations since last May.

Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said Friday that Contreras will be stretched out this spring in case he's needed as a starting pitcher or long reliever, Andy Kostka of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Contreras is out of minor-league options, so he'll need to be included on the Opening Day roster or will have to go through waivers again after being claimed five times this offseason (including twice by the Orioles). The righty made just three starts and 46 relief appearances last season, but he has extensive starting experience. If Contreras does head north with the Orioles, he'll likely be in line for a long relief role.