Unlike the most high-profile Angels prospects , Livan Soto took his time getting to the major leagues. Part of the infamous Atlanta Braves international amateur class of the 2015-16 signing period, Soto appeared in 22 games for the Angels over the last two seasons, hit .375 with one home run, and saw time at three different positions.
Saturday, he was designated for assignment to make room on the 40-man roster for reliever Jose Cisnero. Thursday, he was claimed off waivers by the Baltimore Orioles, as first reported by Daniel Alvarez-Montes of El Extrabase:
Soto, 23, was among a handful of middle infielders with a chance to back up Zach Neto at shortstop or even challenge for starts at second base in spring training.
After appearing in parts of five minor league seasons (2017-22), Soto debuted last year with the Angels and hit a surprising .400 (11 for 44) with one home run and nine RBIs in 18 games.
Between 110 games at Double-A Rocket City and Triple-A Salt Lake in 2023, Soto slashed .237/.342/.358. He also went 2 for 9 in two singles in four major league games.