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Elvin Rodriguez Elvin Rodriguez Scooped up by Orioles on waivers
Wed, Jul 16, 2025, 1:51 PM
The Orioles claimed Rodriguez off waivers from the Brewers on Wednesday, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: After spending a chunk of 2023 and all of 2024 pitching in Japan, Rodriguez has yielded 18 runs with a 17:7 K:BB over 18.2 frames at the major-league level in 2025. He will report to Triple-A Norfolk, where he will give the Orioles some swingman depth. |
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David Banuelos David Banuelos Outrighted to Triple-A
Mon, Jul 14, 2025, 10:06 AM
The Orioles outrighted Banuelos to Triple-A Norfolk on Monday, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports.
Analysis: Banuelos was added to the Orioles' active roster for Sunday's game against the Marlins and struck out in his lone plate appearance. He has accepted an outright assignment to Norfolk, where he will provide catching depth. |
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Ramon Laureano Ramon Laureano Caps off strong first half Sunday
Sun, Jul 13, 2025, 9:42 PM
Laureano went 2-for-3 with a solo home run in Sunday's 11-1 loss to Miami.
Analysis: The homer was the 11th of the season by Laureano, who's been able to hold down close to an everyday role in Baltimore's outfield despite the recent return of Tyler O'Neill. Laureano has also proven during the first half of the year to be a key offseason acquisition by the Orioles, as he's slashing .284/.350/.517 with 16 doubles, 35 RBI, 35 runs scored and four stolen bases over 237 plate appearances. |
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Brandon Young Brandon Young Trounced in fourth loss
Sun, Jul 13, 2025, 8:33 PM
Young (0-4) conceded seven runs on nine hits and no walks over 4.1 innings to take the loss Sunday against Miami. He struck out four.
Analysis: The Baltimore rookie took a pounding from the Marlins lineup, as he yielded four long balls -- three of them to Kyle Stowers -- in this 76-pitch outing. Young now sports an ugly 7.52 ERA to go with a 1.25 WHIP and 25:11 K:BB across 26.1 total frames while coughing up seven homers. The 26-year-old has been solid at Triple-A Norfolk this season, pitching to a 2.63 ERA, 0.84 WHIP and 27:4 K:BB in 27.1 innings. It is unknown what role Young will play in the Orioles rotation post-All-Star break but given that the team has fallen out of playoff contention, they may keep Young in the big leagues to audition for a starting role in 2026. |
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Cade Povich Cade Povich Sharp in rehab outing
Sun, Jul 13, 2025, 6:13 PM
Povich (hip) made a minor-league rehab start for High-A Aberdeen on Sunday, throwing three perfect innings. He struck out three.
Analysis: Povich needed just 30 pitches to complete the outing. The 25-year-old left-hander suffered a setback in his recovery from hip inflammation during his June 26 rehab appearance with Triple-A Norfolk, but he's back on track for a return sometime following the All-Star break. With southpaw Trevor Rogers working to a 1.53 ERA, 0.82 WHIP and 32:10 K:BB through six major-league starts this season, the Orioles could have a difficult decision on their hands once Povich is ready to be reinstated from the injured list. |
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Zach Eflin Zach Eflin Throws 58 pitches in rehab start
Sun, Jul 13, 2025, 6:04 PM
Eflin (back) made a minor-league rehab start for Double-A Chesapeake on Sunday, allowing two runs on five hits and one walk in four innings. He struck out two.
Analysis: Eflin tossed 58 pitches in what may have been the only rehab outing he'll need during his recovery from a back strain, and he's next scheduled to continue his throwing progression in Florida on Friday. Although the 31-year-old right-hander won't be ready to rejoin Baltimore's rotation for Friday's second-half opener in Tampa Bay, he should be able to return at some point next week. Brandon Young appears to be the most likely candidate to head back to the minor leagues once Eflin is activated from the injured list. |
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Scott Blewett Scott Blewett Shelved with elbow injury
Sun, Jul 13, 2025, 3:02 PM
The Orioles placed Blewett on the 15-day injured list Sunday due to right elbow discomfort.
Analysis: The injury presumably surfaced during Blewett's appearance in a 6-0 loss to the Marlins on Saturday, when he surrendered four runs over one inning. Catcher David Banuelos was recalled from Triple-A Norfolk in a corresponding move. |
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David Banuelos David Banuelos Called up Sunday
Sun, Jul 13, 2025, 2:59 PM
The Orioles recalled Banuelos from Triple-A Norfolk ahead of Sunday's game against the Marlins.
Analysis: Banuelos will provide Baltimore with some extra catching depth for the final game of the season's first half. He went 0-for-1 in his lone plate appearance for the Orioles when he was up with the big club for a doubleheader with the Mets on Thursday. |
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Tyler O'Neill Tyler O'Neill Idle for series finale
Sun, Jul 13, 2025, 10:36 AM
O'Neill is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Marlins.
Analysis: O'Neill will take a seat while the Orioles deploy Jordan Westburg at designated hitter and roll out a starting outfield of Colton Cowser, Cedric Mullins and Ramon Laureano from left to right. Since returning from the 10-day injured list July 4, O'Neill has gone 3-for-22 (.136) with a solo home run, two walks and an additional run in six games. |
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Jacob Stallings Jacob Stallings Resting up Sunday
Sun, Jul 13, 2025, 10:33 AM
Stallings is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Marlins.
Analysis: Alex Jackson will handle catching duties for Baltimore after Stallings started behind the plate the last two contests and five of the previous six. Stallings will likely continue to operate as the Orioles' No. 1 catcher until the team gets one of Adley Rutschman (oblique) or Gary Sanchez (knee) back, with Chadwick Tromp (back) and Maverick Handley (concussion) also currently on the injured list. |
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Grant Wolfram Grant Wolfram Back in majors
Sun, Jul 13, 2025, 9:08 AM
The Orioles recalled Wolfram from Triple-A Norfolk on Sunday.
Analysis: The left-hander was up with Baltimore for Thursday's doubleheader against the Mets and is back with the club for the final game of the first half Sunday. Wolfram has appeared in three games for the Orioles this season and has given up two earned runs with a 5:2 K:BB over 3.1 innings. |
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Corbin Martin Corbin Martin Dropped from 40-man roster
Sun, Jul 13, 2025, 9:07 AM
The Orioles designated Martin for assignment Sunday.
Analysis: After being called up from Triple-A Norfolk on July 2, Martin tossed 1.1 scoreless innings out of the bullpen later that day but had gone unused since then, and the Orioles opted to swap Martin out of their bullpen for Grant Wolfram. Since Martin has previously been outrighted to the minors, he'll have the ability to elect free agency in the likely event that he clears waivers. |
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Trevor Rogers Trevor Rogers No run support in first loss
Sun, Jul 13, 2025, 2:42 AM
Rogers (2-1) took the loss Saturday, allowing one run on two hits and two walks over 6.2 innings against the Marlins. He struck out eight.
Analysis: The southpaw's only blemish Saturday came on a seventh-inning RBI single by Derek Hill, but with the Orioles struggling offensively, that was enough to saddle him with the loss. Rogers has been excellent across six starts with the big league club, posting a 1.53 ERA and 0.82 WHIP over 35.1 innings. While those numbers may not be sustainable, Rogers has a chance to stick as a solid rotation arm if he continues to boost his strikeout rate (8.2 K/9) and keep his walks in check (2.5 BB/9). |
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Adley Rutschman Adley Rutschman Rehab to extend post-All-Star break
Sat, Jul 12, 2025, 11:24 PM
Rutschman (oblique) is scheduled to catch in Florida next Saturday, MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Rutschman is expected to continue his rehab following the upcoming All-Star break, which effectively rules out a potential return to the Orioles for Friday's series opener in Tampa Bay. That said, the star backstop should be able to rejoin the major-league roster early in the second half of the season. Before going down with an oblique strain, Rutschman was slashing a weak .227/.319/.372 with eight home runs, nine doubles, 20 RBI and 31 runs scored. |
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Ryan Mountcastle Ryan Mountcastle Nearing rehab assignment
Sat, Jul 12, 2025, 1:50 PM
Mountcastle (hamstring) is expected to begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Norfolk on July 22, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports.
Analysis: A Grade 2 right hamstring strain has kept Mountcastle on the injured list since the end of May. By beginning minor-league play July 22, the 28-year-old is still in a position to be activated when first eligible July 30, as he'll have more than a full week to ramp up in Triple-A. |
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Keegan Akin Keegan Akin Facing hitters Monday
Sat, Jul 12, 2025, 1:44 PM
Akin (shoulder) will throw live batting practice at the Orioles' complex in Florida on Monday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
Analysis: Assuming everything goes well during Akin's live session, the plan is for him to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Norfolk sometime next week. The 30-year-old southpaw has been on the IL since July 2, so he likely won't need more than one or two tune-up appearances in the minors before rejoining the Orioles. |
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Maverick Handley Maverick Handley At least a week away from swinging
Fri, Jul 11, 2025, 3:43 PM
Handley (concussion) isn't expected to be cleared to swing a bat for at least another week, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reported Friday.
Analysis: Handley has been on the concussion injured list since June 23 after being on the receiving end of a nasty collision with Jazz Chisholm. He'll need at least one more week before being cleared to swing a bat, so he shouldn't be expected back until late July at the earliest. |
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Chadwick Tromp Chadwick Tromp Back to baseball activities
Fri, Jul 11, 2025, 3:40 PM
Tromp (back) has resumed doing full baseball activities, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
Analysis: Tromp has been sidelined since July 1 due to a lower back strain but appears to be progressing well. He is on track to be the first of Baltimore's four injured catchers to return, as Maverick Handley (concussion) is still at least a week away from swinging a bat, Gary Sanchez (knee) will miss at least two months and Adley Rutschman (oblique) is only hitting off a tee. Regardless, Tromp still has multiple hurdles to clear before being activated and won't be back until after the All-Star break. |
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Cade Povich Cade Povich Beginning rehab assignment
Fri, Jul 11, 2025, 3:33 PM
Povich (hip) is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment Sunday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
Analysis: It's unclear what level Povich's minor-league rehab assignment will start at, but it's an encouraging sign for the left-hander after he was pulled off his initial assignment June 30 due to renewed soreness in his left hip. Povich worked up to 75 pitches before sustaining the setback, but it's unclear how stretched out he is currently. |
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Grant Wolfram Grant Wolfram Returned to minors
Thu, Jul 10, 2025, 8:36 PM
Wolfram was returned to Triple-A Norfolk on Thursday, Cordell Woodland of 105.7 The Fan Baltimore reports.
Analysis: Wolfram threw two scoreless innings in the first game of the doubleheader against the Mets, striking out four while picking up his first career win. He's primarily pitched at Norfolk this season, but he could be back as an extra arm in Baltimore's bullpen if needed later in the summer. |
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