Tyler O'Neill

Ward is a perfectly solid first-division regular, coming off a season in which he hit .228/.317/.475 with 36 homers and 103 RBI. Still, moving on from Rodriguez's considerable long-term upside when they could have more easily signed a veteran bat suggests that the Orioles just don't feel very good about his long-term outlook. Ward, who has one year left of arbitration before free agency, figures to step in as Baltimore's starting left fielder, leaving two outfield spots and some DH at-bats to be divided among Colton Cowser, Dylan Beavers, Tyler O'Neill and anyone else who might emerge like Heston Kjerstad or Enrique Bradfield Jr. From a fantasy standpoint, it's a slight downgrade for Ward. Camden Yardssis a less appetizing ballpark for right-handed power hitters, despite recent changes to end the "Waltimore" era in left field. While the Orioles' lineup is unquestionably stronger than the Halos', Ward likely hits lower in the order than he would have in Anaheim, which could cap his counting-stat upside in the short term. He's a top-40 range outfielder heading into fantasy drafts next spring.