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Shane Baz Shane Baz Turns in quality start
Mon, Jun 29, 2026, 9:42 PM
Baz allowed two runs on four hits and four walks while recording six strikeouts over seven innings Monday against the White Sox. He didn't factor into the decision.
Analysis: Baz managed to bounce back after surrendering five runs in a miserable outing against the Angels. He was wild at times Monday, as evidenced by four walks, but he received assistance from his fielders and gave Baltimore a chance to win, exiting with the score tied at two. Baz has been solid of late, holding the opposition to two runs or fewer in six of his last eight starts while striking out 45 in 49 frames over this stretch. |
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Josh Walker Josh Walker Back with big club
Mon, Jun 29, 2026, 5:46 PM
The Orioles recalled Walker from Triple-A Norfolk on Monday.
Analysis: Walker has appeared in three games out of the Orioles' bullpen this season but has spent most of 2026 in Triple-A, where he has a 4.28 ERA, 1.11 WHIP, one save and a 32:9 K:BB across 27.1 innings. The move corresponds with the Orioles placing Keegan Akin (elbow) on the 15-day injured list. |
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Keegan Akin Keegan Akin Lands on IL with elbow discomfort
Mon, Jun 29, 2026, 5:41 PM
The Orioles placed Akin on the 15-day injured list Monday, retroactive to Sunday, due to left elbow discomfort.
Analysis: The issue may have cropped up during Akin's last outing Saturday against the Nationals, when he tossed two scoreless innings and allowed one hit and one walk while striking out two. After giving up six earned runs against Washington on May 16, Akins has posted a 1.56 ERA and 1.21 WHIP across 17.1 innings in his last 15 outings, so his loss is a sizable blow to the Orioles' bullpen. The move means the veteran southpaw will be out at least through the All-Star break. Josh Walker was recalled from Triple-A Norfolk in a corresponding move. |
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Yaramil Hiraldo Yaramil Hiraldo Kicking off rehab assignment
Mon, Jun 29, 2026, 4:33 PM
Hiraldo (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment Tuesday at High-A Frederick, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
Analysis: Hiraldo had been in line to make his first rehab appearance Sunday, but a rainout pushed him back a couple days in the schedule. The 30-year-old reliever has been on the injured list since April 5 due to right shoulder inflammation and could need several appearances in the minors to knock off rust and hone his command, so it wouldn't be surprising if the Orioles waited until after the All-Star break to activate him. |
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Felix Bautista Felix Bautista Impressing with mound work
Mon, Jun 29, 2026, 4:29 PM
Orioles president of baseball operations Mike Elias said Saturday that Bautista (shoulder) has been "throwing really, really well" in his bullpen sessions, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Coming back from right labrum and rotator cuff surgery, Bautista was cleared to resume mound work last week and the team is "pretty excited about where he's at." The Orioles are holding out hope that Bautista could rejoin their bullpen before the end of the regular season, but he's a long way from having an established timeline for a return. |
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Colin Selby Colin Selby Awaiting second opinion
Mon, Jun 29, 2026, 4:28 PM
Selby plans to receive a second opinion on his right shoulder before continuing his rehab program, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Selby has been on the shelf since Feb. 14 due to right shoulder inflammation and has made limited progress in his recovery over four months later. The second opinion should provide Selby with more clarity regarding his options for treatment. Given his lengthy layoff from throwing, surgery would seem to be a distinct possibility for the 28-year-old right-hander. |
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Dean Kremer Dean Kremer Could start Wednesday
Mon, Jun 29, 2026, 2:57 PM
Kremer (quadriceps) will throw a bullpen session at Camden Yards on Monday and is under consideration to return from the 15-day injured list to start Wednesday's game versus the White Sox, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Kremer has been shelved since late April with a right quad strain, but he looks to be in line to rejoin the Orioles rotation Wednesday as long as he completes Monday's bullpen session and bounces back with no issues. The righty struck out eight over 6.2 scoreless frames in his last rehab start for Triple-A Norfolk on Friday, getting his pitch count up to 79. Kremer posted a 4.09 ERA and 16:2 K:BB over 11 innings covering two starts with Baltimore before getting hurt. |
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Coby Mayo Coby Mayo Steps out of starting lineup
Mon, Jun 29, 2026, 2:12 PM
Mayo is not in the lineup for Monday's contest against the White Sox.
Analysis: Mayo had made nine consecutive starts, though that was preceded by a stretch when he was out of the lineup for five straight games. With Adley Rutschman and Dylan Beavers having returned from the injured list Sunday, there could be fewer opportunities moving forward for Mayo, who will have to contend with Blaze Alexander for reps at third base. Alexander is at the hot corner for Monday's series opener. |
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Pete Alonso Pete Alonso Adds 19th homer to strong campaign
Sun, Jun 28, 2026, 9:32 PM
Alonso went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in Sunday's 6-4 loss to the Nationals.
Analysis: Alonso socked his eighth homer of the month of June on Sunday, extending his on-base streak to nine games in the process. The All-Star first baseman is putting together another strong season at the dish during his debut year with the Orioles, slashing .252/.342/.478with 19 big flies, 15 doubles and 58 RBI over 368 plate appearances. |
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Kyle Bradish Kyle Bradish Struggles with command in loss
Sun, Jun 28, 2026, 4:17 PM
Bradish (5-8) took the loss Sunday against the Nationals, allowing four runs (three earned) on one hit and five walks over four innings. He struck out two.
Analysis: Bradish's control issues proved costly Sunday, as he issued a season-high five walks in an eventual 6-4 defeat. Coming into the day, Bradish had allowed one run while issuing just three walks over 15.2 innings in his previous two starts. The right-hander's ERA now sits at 3.77 on the year with a 1.45 WHIP and 96:47 K:BB across 17 outings (93 innings). Bradish will look to get back on track in his next start, currently scheduled to come on the road in Cincinnati. |
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Yosver Zulueta Yosver Zulueta Finds work with Baltimore
Sun, Jun 28, 2026, 4:09 PM
The Orioles claimed Zulueta off waivers from the Cubs on Sunday and optioned him to Triple-A Norfolk, Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun reports.
Analysis: The 28-year-old righty reliever will move on to his fifth different organization since the start of 2024, despite having posted mediocre numbers at the big-league level over the past two seasons (5.32 ERA, 1.31 WHIP, 25:11 K:BB in 23.2 innings) and at the Triple-A level in 2026 (7.54 ERA, 1.90 WHIP, 24:20 K:BB in 22.2 innings). Zulueta boasts a big fastball that can hit 100 mph, and the Orioles are hoping that their staff can help him harness his control at the Triple-A level and emerge as an effective reliever for the big club down the road. |
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Sam Huff Sam Huff Cast off 40-man roster
Sun, Jun 28, 2026, 11:17 AM
The Orioles designated Huff for assignment Sunday.
Analysis: Though Baltimore will keep three catchers on its active roster following Adley Rutschman's (concussion) return from the 7-day injured list Sunday, but Chadwick Tromp will end up sticking as the No. 3 option over Huff. After being called up from Triple-A Norfolk on June 6, Huff appeared in six games for Baltimore and went 2-for-14 with a double and a 0:6 BB:K. |
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Leody Taveras Leody Taveras Heading to bench Sunday
Sun, Jun 28, 2026, 11:15 AM
Taveras is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Nationals.
Analysis: Taveras has maintained a .248/.324/.363 slash line (95 wRC+) to go with two home runs and nine stolen bases across 260 plate appearances on the season, giving the Orioles adequate production while the team has navigated numerous injuries. However, with Adley Rutschman (concussion) and Dylan Beavers (oblique) returning from the injured list Sunday, the Orioles are perhaps as healthy as they've been at any point this season, which could result in Taveras fading into more of a fourth-outfielder role. Baltimore will go with Taylor Ward, Colton Cowser and Beavers as its starting outfield trio from left to right in Sunday's series finale. |
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Blaze Alexander Blaze Alexander Heading to bench Sunday
Sun, Jun 28, 2026, 11:12 AM
Alexander is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Nationals.
Analysis: Alexander had started in each of the Orioles' last three games, but he could shift back into more of a utility role after Baltimore reinstated two key lineup cogs in Adley Rutschman (concussion) and Dylan Beavers (oblique) from the injured list Sunday. The 27-year-old had made each of his last five starts at third base, but Coby Mayo could end up seeing the bulk of the time at the hot corner since he'll have fewer opportunities to serve as a designated hitter with Rutschman and Beavers back in the fold. |
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Jeremiah Jackson Jeremiah Jackson Sent to Triple-A
Sun, Jun 28, 2026, 9:56 AM
The Orioles optioned Jackson to Triple-A Norfolk on Sunday.
Analysis: The 26-year-old opened the campaign as a lineup regular while Jackson Holliday was on the injured list, and Jackson took advantage of those early opportunities with six homers and an .800 OPS in his first 28 games. He's received more sporadic playing time of late and has a .244/.261/.333 slash line in his past 19 contests, so the Orioles will send him down to make room on the roster for the activation of Dylan Beavers (oblique). |
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Dylan Beavers Dylan Beavers Returns from IL
Sun, Jun 28, 2026, 9:44 AM
The Orioles reinstated Beavers (oblique) from the 10-day injured list Sunday.
Analysis: The 24-year-old has been on the shelf for the past six weeks due to an oblique strain, but he's ready to rejoin the active roster after going 1-for-20 with five walks during a six-game rehab assignment. Beavers, who posted a .243/.331/.369 slash line with two homers and three steals in his first 33 games of 2026, should reclaim a starting job in the outfield now that he's healthy. |
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Adley Rutschman Adley Rutschman Making return from IL
Sun, Jun 28, 2026, 9:39 AM
The Orioles reinstated Rutschman (concussion) from the 7-day injured list Sunday. He'll start at catcher and bat third in the Orioles' series finale with the Nationals.
Analysis: Rutschman missed about a week and a half due to a concussion, which he sustained June 18 game in Seattle. While he's expected to immediately step in as the team's No. 1 backstop, the Orioles could look to use him a bit more at designated hitter in the short term until the concussion is further in the rear-view mirror. Baltimore will keep Chadwick Tromp around on the 26-man active roster for the time being as a third option at catcher behind Rutschman and Samuel Basallo. |
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Brandon Young Brandon Young Season-high eight Ks in no-decision
Sat, Jun 27, 2026, 9:32 PM
Young took a no-decision Saturday against the Nationals, allowing two runs on seven hits and two walks in five innings. He struck out eight.
Analysis: Young fanned a season-high eight Saturday, and he also continued to supply the Orioles with length. The 27-year-old right-hander has now worked at least five innings in seven consecutive outings, turning in five quality starts during that period. Young is far more likely to maintain his rotation spot over rookie righty Trey Gibson once Dean Kremer (quadriceps) comes off the injured list, holding a solid 3.11 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 57:27 K:BB over 72.1 frames. |
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Chris Bassitt Chris Bassitt Undergoes minor procedure
Sat, Jun 27, 2026, 3:41 PM
Bassitt (back) underwent a minor procedure to have bone spurs removed from his back, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Bassitt was placed on the injured list June 8 with low back discomfort, and now his return to the major-league mound will be further delayed after undergoing a minor back procedure. General Manager Mike Elias said that the team will see where the 37-year-old is in a "couple weeks" and then see if he can begin throwing again. |
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Dylan Beavers Dylan Beavers Feeling better Saturday
Sat, Jun 27, 2026, 3:14 PM
Beavers (oblique) is in Baltimore, before Saturday's matchup against Washington, and is feeling good after six rehab games, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Beavers, who was placed on the injured list May 13 with a right oblique strain, is feeling good and is inching closer to being reinstated. The 24-year-old is going through a work day Saturday after participating in six rehab games. Before hitting the IL, Beavers slashed .243/.331/.369 with two homers and 12 RBI in 119 plate appearances. |
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