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Tyler O'Neill Tyler O'Neill Idle for second half of twin bill
Wed, May 14, 2025, 2:49 PM
O'Neill is out of the lineup for the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader with the Twins.
Analysis: O'Neill returned from the injured list over the weekend following a two-week stay on the shelf due to neck inflammation, so the Orioles likely aren't keen on having him play two full nine-inning games on the same day just yet. He'll get a breather for the second contest of the day after he went 0-for-3 with a walk and contributed his first two stolen bases of the season in the Orioles' 6-3 loss in Game 1. |
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Ramon Urias Ramon Urias Idle for second game of day
Wed, May 14, 2025, 2:46 PM
Urias is out of the lineup for the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader versus the Twins.
Analysis: After being activated from the injured list earlier in the day, Urias started at third base and went 0-for-3 with a walk and a run scored in the Orioles' 6-3 loss in Game 1. Urias should see the bulk of the starts at third base for Baltimore until Jordan Westburg (hamstring) returns from the injured list. Emmanuel Rivera will spell Urias at the hot corner for the second half of Wednesday's twin bill. |
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Adley Rutschman Adley Rutschman Resting for second game of day
Wed, May 14, 2025, 2:45 PM
Rutschman is out of the lineup for the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader versus the Twins.
Analysis: Rutschman will receive a breather for the second game of the day after he went 0-for-3 with a walk while catching all nine innings of the Orioles' 6-3 loss in Game 1. Maverick Handley will replace him behind the dish in Game 2. |
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Chayce McDermott Chayce McDermott Confirmed as starter Wednesday
Wed, May 14, 2025, 2:23 PM
The Orioles recalled McDermott from Triple-A Norfolk, and he'll start the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader versus the Twins.
Analysis: McDermott will be making his second major-league start and his first of 2025. The right-hander missed the first month of the season with a right lat strain and has thrown only 9.2 innings in the minors, with his last appearance at Norfolk lasting four innings and 65 pitches. He will have a relatively limited workload versus the Twins and is expected to be returned to Triple-A immediately after the outing. |
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Cade Povich Cade Povich Next start pushed to weekend
Wed, May 14, 2025, 9:41 AM
Manager Brandon Hyde confirmed that Povich will make his next start during the Orioles' home series versus the Nationals this weekend, Jacob Calvin Meyer of The Baltimore Sun reports.
Analysis: Povich initially lined up to start Tuesday against the Twins, but after that game was postponed, the Orioles won't have him pitch against Minnesota and will instead push his next start back a few days. Chayce McDermott will be recalled from Triple-A Norfolk and is expected to make a spot start or serve as a bulk reliever in the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader versus Minnesota to fill the gap in the rotation. As Meyer notes, being moved off of a start against a righty-heavy Twins lineup should be more favorable for the left-handed Povich, who now gets to face a Nationals lineup that typically features four lefty bats (James Wood, CJ Abrams, Nathaniel Lowe and Luis Garcia). |
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Jordan Westburg Jordan Westburg Hits snag in recovery
Wed, May 14, 2025, 9:20 AM
Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said Wednesday that Westburg suffered a setback in his recovery from a left hamstring strain and has paused his running progression, Jacob Calvin Meyer of The Baltimore Sun reports.
Analysis: Westburg appeared on pace to begin a rehab assignment at some point later this week, but his return from the 10-day injured list will be pushed back further in light of the setback. Hyde didn't commit to a timeline for Westburg to resume running, so until that happens, a more definitive target date for the All-Star infielder's return will be difficult to pin down. The Orioles brought back Ramon Urias (hamstring) from the IL on Wednesday, and he's expected to serve as the team's regular third baseman while Westburg is on the mend. |
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Emmanuel Rivera Emmanuel Rivera Set to lose playing time
Wed, May 14, 2025, 9:11 AM
Rivera is out of the lineup for the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader versus the Twins.
Analysis: Rivera had started at third base in each of the last five games, but his playing time is likely to fall by the wayside with the Orioles bringing back Ramon Urias (hamstring) from the injured list. Expect Urias to handle the bulk of the starts at the hot corner moving forward, though the right-handed-hitting Rivera could still be a regular part of the lineup against left-handed pitching at either first or third base. |
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Heston Kjerstad Heston Kjerstad Idle against righty
Wed, May 14, 2025, 9:08 AM
Kjerstad is out of the lineup for the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader versus the Twins.
Analysis: Though he has been playing fairly regularly versus right-handed pitching since Colton Cowser (thumb) landed on the injured list in late March, Kjerstad will hit the bench for the second time in the Orioles' last three matchups with righties while Bailey Ober toes the rubber for Minnesota. With Kjerstad producing a .573 OPS on the season and with Tyler O'Neill recently returning from the IL to make the Baltimore outfield more crowded, Kjerstad could be at risk of ceding playing time to Ramon Laureano, who has supplied a .746 OPS through 29 games. |
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Chayce McDermott Chayce McDermott Added to taxi squad
Wed, May 14, 2025, 8:13 AM
The Orioles added McDermott to the taxi squad Wednesday, Jacob Calvin Meyer of The Baltimore Sun reports.
Analysis: Presumably, McDermott will be formally recalled from Triple-A Norfolk and will serve as the 27th man for the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Twins. The right-hander has thrown just 9.2 innings in the minors this season after recovering from a lat strain, allowing two runs with a 10:6 K:BB between Double-A Chesapeake and Norfolk. |
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Dylan Carlson Dylan Carlson Headed back to Triple-A
Wed, May 14, 2025, 8:09 AM
The Orioles optioned Carlson to Triple-A Norfolk on Wednesday.
Analysis: Carlson is clearing out to make room on the roster for the return of infielder Ramon Urias (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list. The 26-year-old outfielder has gone hitless in 15 at-bats during his time with the big club this season. |
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Ramon Urias Ramon Urias Returns from IL
Wed, May 14, 2025, 8:06 AM
The Orioles activated Urias (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list Wednesday.
Analysis: Urias required just a minimum 10-day absence while recovering from a right hamstring strain. With Jordan Westburg (hamstring) still out, Urias should handle the bulk of the reps at third base for Baltimore. |
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Cade Povich Cade Povich Twins-Orioles game postponed
Tue, May 13, 2025, 2:05 PM
Povich's next start will be pushed back after Tuesday's game against the Twins was postponed due to rain.
Analysis: The game will be made up as part of a traditional doubleheader Wednesday. Povich will presumably take the ball in one of those contests. |
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Cedric Mullins Cedric Mullins Scores twice in win
Sun, May 11, 2025, 10:38 PM
Mullins went 2-for-4 with a double, a steal and two runs scored in Sunday's win over the Angels.
Analysis: Mullins doubled in the fifth and stole third before eventually coming in to score. He crossed home once more in the sixth to record his first game scoring multiple runs since April 19. Mullins had just one hit this month coming into the game and has just two extra-base hits and two RBI since that April 19 game. The Orioles face righties in five of their six games this coming week, which should afford Mullins opportunities to try and hit his way out of his ongoing slump. |
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Gunnar Henderson Gunnar Henderson Leaves yard again Sunday
Sun, May 11, 2025, 10:30 PM
Henderson went 2-for-5 with a homer, a double, two RBI and two runs scored in Sunday's win over the Angels.
Analysis: Henderson padded the Orioles' lead with a two-run blast in the sixth to put them up 7-2. He now has two homers, four extra-base hits and four RBI in his last three games. Sunday was also his fourth time with multiple hits over his last eight games. He's had an excellent run at the plate since late April and is now slashing .264/.307/.473 with five homers, nine RBI, 18 runs and an 8:38 BB:K in 137 plate appearances this season. |
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Zach Eflin Zach Eflin Picks up win in return
Sun, May 11, 2025, 10:22 PM
Eflin (3-1) got the win Sunday against the Angels, allowing two runs on five hits and two walks while striking out five in five innings.
Analysis: Eflin got off to a rocky start, allowing two runs in the opening frame before rebounding with four scoreless. Despite throwing only 58 pitches in his lone rehab start, Eflin worked up to 83 pitches and left in line for the win with the team up 3-2. He'd registered a quality start in all three of his outings prior to getting injured and lines up for a favorable home matchup against the Nationals over the weekend. |
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Andrew Kittredge Andrew Kittredge Makes another rehab appearance
Sun, May 11, 2025, 4:18 PM
Kittredge (knee) tossed one scoreless inning, allowing two hits while striking out a batter in Triple-A Norfolk's loss against Nashville on Sunday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
Analysis: Kittredge threw all nine of his pitches for strikes in the inning, completing his second appearance out of the bullpen with Norfolk on his rehab assignment. The relief pitcher has missed the entirety of the 2025 campaign while on the 15-day injured list after he underwent arthroscopic knee surgery in early March. Kittredge appears to be on the cusp of an activation and may require just one more outing in Triple-A before potentially joining the Orioles' roster. |
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Emmanuel Rivera Emmanuel Rivera Handling everyday role
Sun, May 11, 2025, 2:31 PM
Rivera will start at third base and bat seventh in Sunday's game against the Angels.
Analysis: Rivera will pick up his fifth straight start at third base and should operate as the Orioles' main option at the position until one or both of Jordan Westburg (hamstring) and Ramon Urias (hamstring) return from the injured list. Coby Mayo had represented Rivera's main competition for reps at the hot corner before Mayo was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk on Friday. |
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Heston Kjerstad Heston Kjerstad Retreats to bench against lefty
Sun, May 11, 2025, 2:29 PM
Kjerstad is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Angels.
Analysis: Though he was included in the lineup the last time the Orioles faced a lefty starter (Kris Bubic) on May 3, the lefty-hitting Kjerstad will retreat to the bench Sunday while southpaw Tyler Anderson takes the hill for the Angels. With Tyler O'Neill (neck) returning from the injured list Friday and likely to fill a full-time role in the corner outfield moving forward, Kjerstad could be deployed in a platoon at the other corner spot with the right-handed-hitting Ramon Laureano until Colton Cowser (thumb) returns from the injured list. |
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Ryan O'Hearn Ryan O'Hearn Taking seat Sunday
Sun, May 11, 2025, 2:27 PM
O'Hearn is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Royals.
Analysis: Though he was included in the lineup the last time the Orioles faced a lefty starter (Kris Bubic) on May 3, the lefty-hitting O'Hearn will retreat to the bench Sunday while southpaw Tyler Anderson takes the hill for the Angels. O'Hearn's absence will allow the Orioles to give Adley Rutschman a day off from catching and deploy him as their designated hitter. |
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Charlie Morton Charlie Morton Shifts back to bullpen
Sun, May 11, 2025, 2:22 PM
Morton struck out two over two perfect innings of relief in Saturday's 5-2 loss to the Angels.
Analysis: After slotting into the rotation Wednesday and dropping to 0-7 on the season while giving up three runs over four innings in a loss to the Twins, Morton shifted back to the bullpen this weekend and was tasked with mopping up in Saturday's loss. With the Orioles bringing Zach Eflin (lat) back from the injured list to start Sunday's series finale in Anaheim, Morton isn't expected to be needed in the rotation anytime soon. |
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