Mark Reynolds has struggled over the course of the 2012 season, leading many to believe that he is not long for Baltimore.

However, a recent hot streak may earn him a spot in the team's plans for 2013.

The Orioles hold a team option on Reynolds' contract worth $11 million. It seems unlikely that they'll pay him that much, but they could non-tender him and re-sign him for less.

Over the last eight games, Reynolds is 11-for-29 with four doubles, four homers and 10 RBIs.

In 91 games this year, over 300 at-bats, he is hitting .220 with 12 homers and 42 RBIs.