Valencia was cut loose by the Orioles on Wednesday, Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports reports.

Valencia was designated for assignment by the Orioles on Friday.

Valencia will serve as the Orioles' designated hitter and bat fifth Sunday against the Rangers, Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports reports.

Valencia is out of the lineup against Texas on Friday, Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports reports.