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Scott Blewett Scott Blewett Shipped back to O's
Fri, Jun 6, 2025, 2:30 PM
Baltimore acquired Blewett from Atlanta on Friday in exchange for cash considerations.
Analysis: The right-hander was set to be designated for assignment by Atlanta after giving up five earned runs over 1.1 innings Thursday versus Arizona, but he'll instead be sent to the Orioles. Even with that ugly performance, Blewett has a 3.91 ERA, 1.42 WHIP and 24:11 K:BB across 25.1 innings this season. He appeared in two games for the Orioles in April before being dealt to Atlanta. |
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Jordyn Adams Jordyn Adams DFA'd by Baltimore
Fri, Jun 6, 2025, 2:26 PM
The Orioles designated Adams for assignment Friday.
Analysis: The 25-year-old had his contract selected by Baltimore last weekend, and he'll be jettisoned from the 26-man and 40-man rosters after going 0-for-1 with a run scored in five contests. Adams could return to Triple-A Norfolk, where he had a .661 OPS in 39 games this year, if he passes through waivers unclaimed. |
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Ramon Laureano Ramon Laureano Back from injured list
Fri, Jun 6, 2025, 2:24 PM
The Orioles reinstated Laureano (ankle) from the 10-day injured list Friday.
Analysis: The veteran outfielder has been sidelined by an ankle sprain for the past couple weeks, but he's ready to rejoin the O's after going 3-for-8 with a double and a homer during a two-game rehab assignment. Laureano has a .266/.320/.532 slash line in 103 plate appearances this season, and he should be a regular in the lineup now that he's healthy since Tyler O'Neill (shoulder) and Cedric Mullins (hamstring) are still on the injured list. |
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Gunnar Henderson Gunnar Henderson Smacks eighth homer in win
Thu, Jun 5, 2025, 7:49 PM
Henderson went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Thursday's 4-3 win over the Mariners.
Analysis: Henderson smacked his eighth homer of the season, and he's really begun to settle in following a delayed start to the year due to an intercostal strain. Over his last 30 games, the star shortstop is batting a strong .279 (34-for-122) with five long balls, five doubles, 11 RBI, and 18 runs scored. Henderson entered Thursday with a top-notch 55.3 percent hard-hit rate, so perhaps he even has some room for improvement in the power department. |
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Adley Rutschman Adley Rutschman Homers again Thursday
Thu, Jun 5, 2025, 6:31 PM
Rutschman went 3-for-4 with a two-run homer in Thursday's 4-3 win over Seattle.
Analysis: Rutschman tucked a Bryan Woo slider just inside the right-field foul pole in the sixth inning, tying the game 3-3. Rutschman looks to finally be turning things around at the plate after an extended slump to start the year -- he's now 7-for-13 with a pair of homers in his last three contests. The 27-year-old backstop is slashing .225/.314/.375 with seven homers, 26 runs scored and 18 RBI through 226 plate appearances this season. |
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Bryan Baker Bryan Baker Second save in five days
Thu, Jun 5, 2025, 5:43 PM
Baker earned the save Thursday against the Mariners, allowing one hit while striking out two in a scoreless ninth inning.
Analysis: For the second time in under a week, Baker was called upon to protect a one-run lead after Felix Bautista pitched the day prior. Baker made the most of the opportunity again, working around a two-out single to close out a 4-3 victory. The 30-year-old Baker has been one of Baltimore's better relievers this season, and he could be in position for more save chances going forward as the O's continue to avoid deploying Bautista in back-to-back games. Baker's posted a 2.57 ERA with a 0.96 WHIP and 37:6 K:BB across 28 innings this season. |
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Zach Eflin Zach Eflin Picks up fifth win
Thu, Jun 5, 2025, 5:25 PM
Eflin (5-2) earned the win Thursday over the Mariners, allowing three runs on eight hits over six innings. He struck out seven.
Analysis: Eflin was able to scatter the majority of Seattle's hits, allowing just a two-out RBI single to Cal Raleigh in the third inning before Raleigh smacked a two-run homer in the fifth. The Orioles would ultimately rally for a 4-3 victory, giving Eflin his second straight win. The 31-year-old right-hander sports a 4.47 ERA with a 1.12 WHIP and 31:6 K:BB through eight starts (46.1 innings) this season. Eflin tentatively lines up for a road matchup with the Tigers in his next outing. |
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Jordan Westburg Jordan Westburg Will play another rehab game
Thu, Jun 5, 2025, 1:08 PM
Orioles interim manager Tony Mansolino said that Westburg (hamstring) will play another rehab game with Triple-A Norfolk on Thursday, Andy Kostka of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.
Analysis: Westburg was set to be re-evaluated after Wednesday's game with Norfolk, and the decision has been made to give him another contest as the club's designated hitter Thursday. He will continue to be evaluated on a day-to-day basis, with a return to the Orioles' active roster considered imminent. Westburg has been shelved since late April with a strained left hamstring. |
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Ramon Urias Ramon Urias Exiting starting nine
Thu, Jun 5, 2025, 12:56 PM
Urias is absent from the lineup for Thursday's tilt in Seattle.
Analysis: It's a routine day of rest for Urias, who had started each of the previous 12 contests. Emmanuel Rivera is at third base and batting seventh for the Orioles. |
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Colton Cowser Colton Cowser Not in Orioles' lineup
Thu, Jun 5, 2025, 12:54 PM
Cowser is absent from the lineup for Thursday's game in Seattle.
Analysis: Cowser started the first two games of the series after returning from the 60-day injured list, but he'll get some rest for this one. Jorge Mateo is in center field and Dylan Carlson is in left as the Orioles try to complete the sweep. |
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Coby Mayo Coby Mayo Taking seat Thursday
Thu, Jun 5, 2025, 12:50 PM
Mayo is not in the lineup for Thursday's contest in Seattle.
Analysis: Mayo started the first four games for the Orioles upon his promotion from Triple-A Norfolk last week, but he'll get some rest during Thursday's series finale. Ryan O'Hearn is at first base and Adley Rutschman is in the designated-hitter spot. |
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Ryan Mountcastle Ryan Mountcastle Remains without return timeline
Thu, Jun 5, 2025, 12:36 PM
Interim manager Tony Mansolino said Wednesday that Mountcastle (hamstring) will be sidelined "a while" after the Orioles received his MRI results, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
Analysis: It's not an encouraging sign for Mountcastle, who remains without a definitive timetable for a return and appears to be out indefinitely due to a right hamstring strain. Baltimore recalled Coby Mayo from the minor leagues after Mountcastle hit the injured list, and the former looks to have a fairly clear pathway to at-bats either at first base or designated hitter for the time being. Ryan O'Hearn is also likely to be needed to handle additional reps at first base as opposed to the outfield while Mountcastle is on the shelf. |
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Cedric Mullins Cedric Mullins Running, nearing baseball activity
Wed, Jun 4, 2025, 6:47 PM
Interim manager Tony Mansolino said Wednesday that Mullins (hamstring) has resumed running and is expected to begin baseball activities soon, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Mullins landed on the injured list Friday due to a strained right hamstring, and the fact that he's already back to running is encouraging. It's still unknown if he'll be able to return from the IL when eligible Sunday, though some clarity may come once he progresses a bit further in his rehab. |
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Gary Sanchez Gary Sanchez Cleared for rehab assignment
Wed, Jun 4, 2025, 3:58 PM
Sanchez (wrist) has been sent to Triple-A Norfolk to begin a rehab assignment, Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun reports.
Analysis: Sanchez has been sidelined since late April with right wrist inflammation but has been cleared to play in games. He could rejoin the Orioles' active roster as soon as this weekend. |
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Jordan Westburg Jordan Westburg Closing in on return
Wed, Jun 4, 2025, 12:11 PM
Westburg (hamstring) is set to be evaluated after playing Wednesday's minor-league rehab game with Triple-A Norfolk, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
Analysis: Westburg has been on his assignment since last Thursday, batting .267 with two doubles, two RBI and one walk over four outings (15 at-bats). If the Orioles deem him ready to rejoin the major-league roster following Wednesday's outing, the 26-year-old infielder figures to be reinstated from the injured list later this week. Westburg is set to serve as Baltimore's everyday third baseman once he returns, which would shift Ramon Urias into a part-time role. |
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Tyler O'Neill Tyler O'Neill Rehab assignment coming up soon
Wed, Jun 4, 2025, 11:59 AM
O'Neill (shoulder) is likely to begin a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Norfolk this weekend, MLB.com reports.
Analysis: O'Neill is with the Orioles in Seattle for their current series against the Mariners, and he's almost ready to take the final step in his recovery from a left shoulder impingement. Barring any setbacks, the veteran slugger should be able to rejoin Baltimore's outfield at some point during the middle of June. Despite slashing just .188/.280/.325 with two home runs, three doubles and 10 RBI across 93 plate appearances, O'Neill figures to play just about every day either as a corner outfielder or designated hitter once he's activated from the injured list. |
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Ramon Laureano Ramon Laureano Set to begin rehab assignment
Wed, Jun 4, 2025, 3:06 AM
Laureano (ankle) is expected to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Norfolk on Wednesday, MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Laureano suffered a left ankle sprain back on May 20, but he's closing in on a return to Baltimore's outfield. Colton Cowser rejoined the Orioles in Tuesday's win over the Mariners, but Tyler O'Neill (shoulder) and Cedric Mullins (hamstring) are still both on the injured list. Laureano was batting .266 with six home runs, seven doubles, 11 RBI and two stolen bases over 94 at-bats before going down. |
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Chadwick Tromp Chadwick Tromp Back with O's
Tue, Jun 3, 2025, 5:05 PM
Tromp signed a minor-league contract with the Orioles on Tuesday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
Analysis: Tromp elected free agency after clearing waivers Tuesday, but after spending less than a day on the open market, he'll return to his previous organization. The 30-year-old backstop has slashed .254/.338/.413 through 71 plate appearances in Triple-A this year. |
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Brandon Young Brandon Young Beginning rehab assignment
Tue, Jun 3, 2025, 2:15 PM
Young (shoulder) has been sent to High-A Aberdeen to begin a rehab assignment, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Young has been sidelined for nearly a month with right shoulder discomfort but has been cleared to test things out in a game setting. He's on the 7-day injured list at Triple-A Norfolk and will eventually return to that affiliate when the Orioles decide he's ready. |
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Chadwick Tromp Chadwick Tromp Sent outright to Triple-A
Mon, Jun 2, 2025, 9:10 PM
The Orioles outrighted Tromp to Triple-A Norfolk on Monday, per MLB's transactions log.
Analysis: Tromp was cast off the 40-man roster Saturday and will report to Triple-A after failing to draw interest while on the waiver wire. He's batting .254 with three home runs, 10 RBI and nine runs scored across 20 games with the Tides this season. |
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