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Heston Kjerstad Heston Kjerstad Smashes two-run homer in rehab game
Sun, May 24, 2026, 9:50 PM
Kjerstad (hamstring) went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Sunday's rehab game with Triple-A Norfolk.
Analysis: Kjerstad appears to be close to wrapping up his minor-league rehab assignment, having gone 10-for-41 (.244) with two extra-base hits, six RBI, two walks and four runs scored across 10 games with Norfolk. The 27-year-old outfielder has been recovering from a strained right hamstring since spring training, but he could soon help fortify an Orioles outfield that remains without Dylan Beavers (oblique). |
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Albert Suarez Albert Suarez Dropped from 40-man roster
Sun, May 24, 2026, 9:24 PM
Suarez was designated for assignment by the Orioles on Sunday, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Suarez appeared in Game 2 of Sunday's doubleheader against Detroit, tossing four scoreless innings while allowing three hits and striking out a batter in the team's 4-1 loss. The right-hander will now be placed on waivers for the second time in May, having posted a 2.75 ERA and 1.17 WHIP with 10 strikeouts over 19.2 innings in seven appearances with Baltimore this season. If Suarez goes unclaimed, he'll likely report to Triple-A Norfolk. |
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Trevor Rogers Trevor Rogers Rough outing in loss
Sun, May 24, 2026, 8:20 PM
Rogers (2-6) allowed four runs on four hits and two walks while striking out two over 4.2 innings to take the loss in Game 2 of Sunday's doubleheader versus the Tigers.
Analysis: Rogers took his sixth straight loss, and he's allowed at least three runs in each of those outings. He's been rough in May, giving up 18 runs (17 earned) over 12.1 innings across three starts. For the season, he's at a 6.96 ERA, 1.62 WHIP and 35:17 K:BB through 42.2 innings over nine starts. Rogers is tentatively projected for a home start versus the Blue Jays his next time out. |
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Jeremiah Jackson Jeremiah Jackson Back on bench for nightcap
Sun, May 24, 2026, 4:04 PM
Jackson is out of the lineup for the second game of Sunday's doubleheader versus the Tigers.
Analysis: Jackson Holliday will rejoin the starting nine at second base after Jackson occupied the position for the Orioles' 5-3 win in Game 1 while going 1-for-4 with a run scored. The Orioles have yet to start Holliday in consecutive games since he was activated from the injured list Monday, but he should eventually settle back into a near-everyday role once he's further removed from the hand injury that had kept him on the shelf all season. When that happens, Jackson is likely to see a stark downturn in his playing time. |
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Coby Mayo Coby Mayo Not starting in nightcap
Sun, May 24, 2026, 3:59 PM
Mayo (back) is out of the lineup for the second game of Sunday's doubleheader versus the Tigers.
Analysis: After being scratched from the starting nine ahead of Game 1 due to a low back discomfort, Mayo went unused off the bench in the Orioles' 5-3 win. The Orioles are seemingly viewing Mayo as day-to-day but will likely look to stay away from using him in the nightcap. Blaze Alexander will get the starting nod at third base in place of Mayo for Game 2. |
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Gunnar Henderson Gunnar Henderson Goes yard in win
Sun, May 24, 2026, 3:58 PM
Henderson went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in a 5-3 win over the Tigers in Game 1 of Sunday's doubleheader.
Analysis: Henderson's bat has warmed up over the last week-plus -- he's gone 14-for-34 (.412) with two homers and four RBI over his last eight contests. The shortstop is now batting .230 with a .720 OPS, 11 homers, 25 RBI, 27 runs scored, six stolen bases, 10 doubles and a triple over 51 games. Henderson has never had an OPS lower than .787 in a full season, so he should continue to improve. |
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Colton Cowser Colton Cowser Delivers walk-off homer
Sun, May 24, 2026, 3:56 PM
Cowser went 1-for-2 with a three-run home run in a 5-3 win over the Tigers in Game 1 of Sunday's doubleheader.
Analysis: Cowser was on the bench versus southpaw Framber Valdez to begin the game. He entered in the eighth inning to replace Blaze Alexander, but it was an inning later where Cowser made his mark with a walk-off blast against Kenley Jansen. Cowser has hit safely in his last four games, going 4-for-8 with a stolen base and three strikeouts in that span. He's getting in the lineup more often against right-handed pitchers, which could lead to Tyler O'Neill seeing less playing time. Cowser is batting .200 with a .573 OPS, two homers, 12 RBI, 11 runs scored, a steal and two doubles over 103 plate appearances this season. |
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Brandon Young Brandon Young Strong showing Sunday
Sun, May 24, 2026, 3:52 PM
Young allowed two unearned runs on five hits and two walks while striking out four over 6.2 innings in a no-decision versus the Tigers in the first game of Sunday's doubleheader.
Analysis: Young didn't get much run support while he was on the mound, but the Orioles stepped up after his exit. The right-hander has allowed two or fewer runs in all four of his outings in May, giving up a total of nine runs (seven earned) with a 17:11 K:BB across 21.2 innings this month. For the season, he has a 3.47 ERA, 1.40 WHIP and 26:16 K:BB across 36.1 innings over seven starts. Young's next start is projected to be at home versus the Blue Jays. |
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Coby Mayo Coby Mayo Late scratch with back issue
Sun, May 24, 2026, 11:19 AM
The Orioles scratched Mayo from the starting lineup for Game 1 of Sunday's doubleheader with the Tigers due to low back discomfort, Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun reports.
Analysis: The back issue presumably cropped up while Mayo was working out prior to the game. The Orioles will go with Weston Wilson as their starting third baseman and No. 6 batter in place of Mayo for the first game of the day. It's unclear whether Mayo will be available off the bench or if he has a chance at returning to the lineup for the nightcap. |
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Colton Cowser Colton Cowser Seeing more time versus righties
Sun, May 24, 2026, 10:11 AM
Cowser is out of the lineup for the first game of Sunday's doubleheader versus the Tigers, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
Analysis: Though he'll be on the bench while the Tigers send lefty Framber Valdez to the hill for the first game of the day, the left-handed-hitting Cowser has seemingly regained a foothold in the Orioles' regular lineup versus righties. He's started in each of the Orioles' last three matchups with right-handed starters or primary pitchers, going 3-for-9 with a home run and a stolen bases in those contests. Until Dylan Beavers (oblique) returns from the injured list, Cowser and Tyler O'Neill could end up forming a loose platoon in right field. |
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Samuel Basallo Samuel Basallo Resting for early game
Sun, May 24, 2026, 10:07 AM
Basallo is out of the lineup for the first game of Sunday's doubleheader versus the Tigers, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
Analysis: With southpaw Framber Valdez taking the hill for the Tigers in the first game of the twin bill, the left-handed-hitting Basallo will be given a breather while Baltimore goes with Adley Rutschman behind the plate and Taylor Ward at designated hitter. Basallo will most likely handle catching duties for the Orioles in the nightcap. |
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Jackson Holliday Jackson Holliday Idle for first game of day
Sun, May 24, 2026, 10:06 AM
Holliday is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Tigers, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
Analysis: The Orioles have now held the left-handed-hitting Holliday out of the lineup for all three of their matchups with left-handed starting pitchers since he returned from the injured list Monday. Holliday should eventually see more chances against southpaws once he's further removed from the hand injury that has kept him on the shelf for most of the season, but Jeremiah Jackson will get the nod at second base in the first game of the day while the Orioles face off against Framber Valdez. |
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Grant Wolfram Grant Wolfram Back from IL
Sun, May 24, 2026, 8:55 AM
The Orioles reinstated Wolfram (back) from the 15-day injured list and appointed him as their 27th man for Sunday's doubleheader versus the Tigers.
Analysis: Wolfram will rejoin Baltimore after spending the minimum amount of time on the shelf while recovering from a back strain. The Orioles will have to option a player to the minors following the twin bill, and despite being designated as the 27th man, Wolfram could stick around with the big club. Though he maintains a 4.85 ERA and 1.54 WHIP through 13 innings on the season, Wolfram's 30.6 K%-BB% and 1.72 SIERA indicate that he's been one of Baltimore's more dominant bullpen arms. |
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Brandon Young Brandon Young Saturday's start postponed
Sat, May 23, 2026, 11:56 AM
Young and the Orioles won't face the Tigers on Saturday, as the game was postponed due to rain.
Analysis: The two sides will make up Saturday's contest as part of a doubleheader Sunday, and Young will draw the start in the early game, per Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com. The 27-year-old has given up three earned runs or fewer in five of his six big-league starts this season, though he made it through just 3.2 innings during his most recent outing against the Nationals. |
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Jackson Holliday Jackson Holliday Pops first homer of 2026 on Friday
Sat, May 23, 2026, 9:43 AM
Holliday went 2-for-3 with a two-run homer, one walk and two runs scored in Friday's 7-4 win over the Tigers.
Analysis: After batting seventh and then eighth in the order in his first two games of the season Tuesday and Wednesday, Holliday was in the nine hole Friday. He logged his first two hits of the 2026 campaign, singling and scoring in the third inning before popping a two-run homer off Jack Flaherty in the fourth. Through three contests, Holliday is 2-for-7 at the plate with a 1:3 BB:K across eight plate appearances. |
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Pete Alonso Pete Alonso Homers, drives in four Friday
Sat, May 23, 2026, 9:39 AM
Alonso went 1-for-3 with a three-run homer, a sacrifice fly, four RBI and one walk in Friday's 7-4 win over the Tigers.
Analysis: Alonso took Jack Flaherty deep for his 10th home run of the season in the bottom of the third inning, sending a 93-mph fastball to the opposite field for a three-run blast. After a brutal April, Alonso appears to be coming around with the bat this month, as he's hitting .276 with six homers, 19 RBI, 12 runs scored and a .900 OPS since the beginning of May. On the year, Alonso is slashing .229/.312/.448 with 10 long balls, 32 RBI, 29 runs scored, two stolen bases and a 23:53 BB:K across 218 plate appearances. He's in the 97th percentile in hard-hit rate and the 99th percentile in average exit velocity. |
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Gunnar Henderson Gunnar Henderson Three more hits in win Friday
Sat, May 23, 2026, 9:33 AM
Henderson went 3-for-5 with a double and two runs scored in Friday's 7-4 win over the Tigers.
Analysis: It was Henderson's second straight three-hit game after he posted a four-hit day last weekend. His bat appears to be heating up with the weather, as Henderson is 13-for-31 (.419) with three doubles, one homer, three RBI and three runs scored over his last seven games, raising his average 32 points. On the year, Henderson is slashing .229/.278/.425 with 10 long balls, 24 RBI, 26 runs scored, six stolen bases and a 14:64 BB:K across 230 plate appearances. Henderson's strikeout rate (27.8 percent) and walk rate (6.1 percent) are the worst marks of his career. |
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Anthony Nunez Anthony Nunez Picks up third save Friday
Sat, May 23, 2026, 9:24 AM
Nunez earned the save in Friday's 7-4 win over the Tigers, striking out two with no walks in a hitless and scoreless ninth inning.
Analysis: While Rico Garcia was getting the initial saves after Ryan Helsley (elbow) was shelved May 1, Garcia was deployed in the sixth inning of this one and recorded the final two outs to preserve a 6-4 lead. Nunez has handled two save opportunities since Garcia was last put in that position, so it appears manager Craig Albernaz is willing to mix and match at the end of games. On the season, Nunez has a 4.94 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 28:8 K:BB across 23.2 innings. |
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Chris Bassitt Chris Bassitt Gets fourth win in bulk relief
Sat, May 23, 2026, 9:17 AM
Bassitt (4-3) picked up the win Friday against the Tigers, allowing three runs on six hits and no walks with four strikeouts across 4.1 innings.
Analysis: Bassitt followed lefty opener Keegan Akin for the second time in his last three outings Friday and allowed at least three runs for the third time in four appearances this month. The 37-year-old is averaging a career-low 91.3 mph with his fastball this season, while his strikeout rate has plummeted to 15.3 percent from 22.6 percent in 2025. He'd been at 22.2 percent or better in each of the previous five campaigns. On the year, Bassitt owns a 5.51 ERA, 1.67 WHIP and 34:19 K:BB across 47.1 innings. |
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Keegan Akin Keegan Akin Will open for Baltimore
Fri, May 22, 2026, 2:10 PM
Akin will serve as the opener ahead of Chris Bassitt for Friday's game against the Tigers, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Akin opened ahead of Bassitt on May 10 against the Athletics and pitched one inning, recording a pair of strikeouts. The left-hander has produced an unsightly 13.50 ERA, 1.96 WHIP and 8:2 K:BB across 8.2 innings with the big-league club this season. |
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