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Tommy Pham Tommy Pham Latches on with O's
Sat, May 16, 2026, 9:21 AM
Pham signed a minor-league contract with the Orioles on Saturday, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.
Analysis: Pham was let go by the Mets in late April after going 0-for-13 with seven strikeouts across nine games. He'll receive a chance to redeem himself in the Orioles organization, though he's unlikely to serve as more than bench depth at this stage in his career. |
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Shane Baz Shane Baz Stuck with tough loss Friday
Sat, May 16, 2026, 8:42 AM
Baz (1-5) took the loss Friday, giving up three runs on six hits and three walks over seven innings as the Orioles were downed 3-2 by the Nationals. He struck out four.
Analysis: The right-hander produced his longest outing of the season and his first quality start on 108 pitches (69 strikes), but a lack of run support kept him out of the win column. Control remains Baz's biggest bugaboo, as he's issued at least three free passes in three straight starts and carries a 42:22 K:BB through 51.1 innings to go along with a 5.26 ERA and 1.52 WHIP. He'll try to build on this performance in his next trip to the mound, which is scheduled to come on the road next week in his old Tampa Bay stomping grounds. |
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Gunnar Henderson Gunnar Henderson Working through slump
Fri, May 15, 2026, 9:56 PM
Henderson went 2-for-5 with a double and an RBI in Friday's 3-2 loss to Washington.
Analysis: Henderson is mired in a deep power outage, but he was at least able to rip his second double of the month of May on Friday. The All-Star shortstop hasn't homered since April 26, which is a 16-game drought without a long ball. He's hitting a paltry .202 with 18 extra-base hits, 22 RBI, 23 runs scored and five stolen bases across 188 at-bats on the year. |
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Leody Taveras Leody Taveras Idle Friday
Fri, May 15, 2026, 5:02 PM
Taveras isn't in the lineup for Friday's game against the Nationals.
Analysis: Taveras will grab a seat on the bench to begin Friday's contest after going 0-for-8 with three strikeouts during Baltimore's last series against the Yankees. He'll be replaced in center field by Colton Cowser. |
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Ryan Mountcastle Ryan Mountcastle Targeting late-June return
Fri, May 15, 2026, 4:24 PM
General manager Mike Elias said Friday that Mountcastle is expected to return sometime in late June or July, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
Analysis: Mountcastle landed on the 60-day injured list April 13 after suffering a fracture in his left foot, so the earliest he could return would be June 12. However, it appears the Orioles expect him to need a few weeks more than a minimum stint. A more precise timeline will likely emerge once he starts to ramp up his activity. |
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Jordan Westburg Jordan Westburg Undergoes TJ surgery
Fri, May 15, 2026, 4:13 PM
Westburg (elbow) underwent Tommy John surgery Wednesday, Andrew Golden of TheBanner.com reports.
Analysis: Westburg's procedure will keep him out for the remainder of the 2026 campaign, but general manager Mike Elias said Friday that the 27-year-old infielder has a good chance to return to playing in the field full-time by early 2027. Until then, Coby Mayo will likely take over as Baltimore's primary third baseman, though Jeremiah Jackson, Blaze Alexander and Weston Wilson are also candidates to make an occasional start at the hot corner. |
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Ryan Helsley Ryan Helsley Plays catch Friday
Fri, May 15, 2026, 4:02 PM
Helsley (elbow) played catch Friday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
Analysis: It marked the first time Helsley has played catch since being placed on the injured list May 1. His elbow is progressing and feeling much better, according to Kubatko. Helsley will likely need a rehab assignment before rejoining Baltimore's bullpen, but it would appear he still has multiple boxes to check in his recovery before getting to that point. |
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Christian Roa Christian Roa DFA'd by Baltimore
Fri, May 15, 2026, 1:28 PM
The Orioles designated Roa for assignment Friday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
Analysis: Baltimore claimed Roa off waivers from the Twins last weekend, but he loses his 40-man roster spot to trade pickup Eduarniel Nunez, who was acquired from the Athletics on Friday. Roa has a career 3.86 ERA and 9:10 K:BB across 11.2 big-league innings. |
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Eduarniel Nunez Eduarniel Nunez Acquired from Sacramento
Fri, May 15, 2026, 1:26 PM
The Orioles acquired Nunez from the Athletics in exchange for cash considerations Friday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
Analysis: Baltimore has optioned Nunez to Triple-A Norfolk. The 26-year-old was designated for assignment by the Athletics earlier this week and quickly finds work elsewhere after recording a 4.61 ERA, 1.83 WHIP and 17:11 K:BB across 13.2 innings in the minors this season. Nunez was in the 95th percentile with his 98.1 mph fastball across 12.2 innings with the Padres and Athletics last regular season. |
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Jordan Westburg Jordan Westburg Needs season-ending elbow surgery
Fri, May 15, 2026, 1:05 PM
Westburg will undergo season-ending elbow surgery, Andy Kostka of TheBanner.com reports.
Analysis: Westburg suffered a partially torn UCL in his right elbow during spring training and had been attempting to rehab the injury without surgery. He began a throwing program in April but was shut down earlier this month. The 27-year-old will now miss the entirety of the 2026 campaign, leaving Coby Mayo, Jeremiah Jackson, Blaze Alexander and Weston Wilson as candidates for playing time at third base the remainder of the season. Baltimore will hope to get Jackson Holliday (hand) back at some point in the relatively near future, and he's been getting reps at third base as well during his latest rehab assignment, perhaps signaling he'll be an option at the hot corner for the big-league club. |
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Blaze Alexander Blaze Alexander Three hits in Wednesday's win
Wed, May 13, 2026, 6:25 PM
Alexander went 3-for-4 with two runs scored, two RBI and a stolen base in Wednesday's 7-0 win over the Yankees.
Analysis: Getting the nod at second base and batting ninth, Alexander consistently flipped the lineup over for Baltimore's bigger bats and produced his third multi-hit performance over eight starts in May. On the month, the 26-year-old utility player is batting .393 (11-for-28), but playing time around the infield will be harder to come by once Jackson Holliday (hand) is cleared to return from the IL. |
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Kyle Bradish Kyle Bradish Blanks Yanks for second win
Wed, May 13, 2026, 6:18 PM
Bradish (2-5) picked up the win Wednesday in a 7-0 victory over the Yankees, allowing one hit and three walks over six scoreless innings. He struck out seven.
Analysis: A fifth-inning double by Jazz Chisholm accounted for the only knock off Bradish, with three Baltimore relievers completing the combined shutout. The right-hander has produced back-to-back quality starts and has lasted at least five innings in seven straight trips to the mound, a stretch in which he's delivered a 3.76 ERA, 1.51 WHIP and 42:19 K:BB over 38.1 innings. Bradish will look to keep rolling in his next outing, which lines up to come on the road early next week in Tampa Bay. |
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Maverick Handley Maverick Handley Called up to majors
Wed, May 13, 2026, 11:42 AM
Baltimore recalled Handley from Triple-A Norfolk on Wednesday.
Analysis: The 28-year-old was elevated to Baltimore as the corresponding move for Dylan Beavers (oblique) being placed on the 10-day IL. Handley will be the third catcher on Baltimore's 26-man roster, providing some insurance with Samuel Basallo regularly starting as the designated hitter. |
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Dylan Beavers Dylan Beavers Shelved by oblique strain
Wed, May 13, 2026, 11:42 AM
The Orioles placed Beavers on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with a right oblique strain, Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun reports.
Analysis: Beavers hasn't played since Sunday, and an MRI on Wednesday revealed a strain that will likely sideline the outfielder for a few weeks. Manager Craig Albernaz said it's a "low grade" strain, so Beavers might not be out long. With Beavers out, Tyler O'Neill has made three consecutive starts in right field, and he should continue to see an uptick in playing time. |
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Jordan Westburg Jordan Westburg Weighing options after consultation
Wed, May 13, 2026, 11:07 AM
Orioles manager Craig Albernaz said Wednesday that Westburg (elbow) is "going through the options, next steps, what he wants to do" following an exam with Dr. Neal ElAttrache on Monday, Jacob Calvin Meyer of The Baltimore Sun reports.
Analysis: Though Albernaz didn't explicitly state it, it seems Westburg is weighing whether to have surgery to repair the partially torn UCL in his right elbow. He's been sidelined all season by the injury and recently encountered a setback, which prompted Monday's exam. If Westburg does wind up having his UCL repaired, it would knock him out for the remainder of the 2026 season. |
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Dylan Beavers Dylan Beavers Taking seat Wednesday
Wed, May 13, 2026, 10:26 AM
Beavers (oblique) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Yankees.
Analysis: After being scratched from the lineup ahead of Tuesday's 6-2 loss due to right oblique discomfort, Beavers will remain on the bench for the series finale. According to Andy Kostka of TheBanner.com, manager Craig Albernaz said that Beavers underwent an MRI on Wednesday, and the Orioles will await the results of the outfielder's imagining before determining his next steps. If the MRI reveals that Beavers is tending to even a mild strain of his oblique, he'll likely be placed on the injured list. Tyler O'Neill will pick up a third straight start in right field in place of Beavers on Wednesday. |
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Jeremiah Jackson Jeremiah Jackson On bench again Wednesday
Wed, May 13, 2026, 10:23 AM
Jackson is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Yankees, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
Analysis: Jackson will head to the bench for the series finale while the Orioles go with Blaze Alexander at second base, Weston Wilson at third base and Coby Mayo at designated hitter. The Orioles are holding Jackson out of the starting nine for the third time in four games while he's struggled to a .133/.161/.133 slash line to begin May. |
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Samuel Basallo Samuel Basallo Hitting bench for series finale
Wed, May 13, 2026, 10:21 AM
Basallo is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Yankees, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
Analysis: Per Jacob Calvin Meyer of The Baltimore Sun, manager Craig Albernaz said Monday that Basallo had "earned the right" to face left-handed pitchers, but the Orioles will nonetheless keep the 21-year-old on the bench Wednesday for a matchup with southpaw Max Fried. The decision to hold Basallo out may have less to do with the matchup than the fact that the youngster recently overcame a minor left knee issue. After being scratched from the lineup Monday, Basallo returned to the starting nine for Tuesday's 6-2 loss as the Orioles' designated hitter and went 2-for-4 with a double, an RBI and a run. |
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Taylor Ward Taylor Ward Played through hand bone bruise
Wed, May 13, 2026, 10:08 AM
Ward believes his power output has been affected by playing through a bone bruise in his hand that he suffered April 13 versus the Diamondbacks, Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun reports.
Analysis: Through that April 13 contest, Ward was slashing .333/.427/.492 with a 10:17 BB:K and 16.8 percent chase rate. Since then, he's adopted a more patient approach, hitting .212/.422/.294 with a 31:17 BB:K and 11.2 percent chase rate. Ward considers himself healed now, having traded in a thick padded hand guard for a thinner one Tuesday. Now that he's back to 100 percent, Ward could be due for a surge of power moving forward. The 32-year-old has just one home run in 42 games this season after slugging a career-high 36 long balls in 2025. |
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Trevor Rogers Trevor Rogers Hit hard in return Tuesday
Wed, May 13, 2026, 8:56 AM
Rogers (2-4) took the loss Tuesday as the Orioles were downed 6-2 by the Yankees, coughing up six runs on six hits and three walks over four innings. He struck out three.
Analysis: Activated from the injured list earlier in the day after recovering from a bad bout of the flu, Rogers served up a leadoff homer to Paul Goldschmidt before completely unraveling in the fifth inning, with New York's five-run rally capped by a Trent Grisham three-run blast. Rogers' velocity looked good early, as he topped out at 95.3 mph with his fastball, but it cratered in his final frame, prompting his removal after 73 pitches (46 strikes). It's been a tough 2026 so far for the southpaw, and through seven outings he carries a 5.77 ERA, 1.54 WHIP and 30:13 K:BB through 34.1 innings, and he hasn't won a game since April 1. Rogers will try to regain both his form and his stamina in his next start, which lines up to come on the road early next week in Tampa Bay. |
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