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Jose Espada Jose Espada Sent back to Triple-A
Thu, Apr 30, 2026, 8:33 PM
Espada was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk after Thursday's doubleheader against the Astros.
Analysis: Espada was added to the major-league roster ahead of the doubleheader, and he pitched a scoreless inning, allowing two hits in the team's 10-3 win over Houston in the matinee. The right-hander will now have to wait for his next chance to join the big-league club down the road this season. |
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Cade Povich Cade Povich Expected to be called up Friday
Thu, Apr 30, 2026, 7:02 PM
Povich is expected to be called up from Triple-A Norfolk on Friday, Andy Kostka of TheBanner.com reports.
Analysis: Povich will return to the major-league roster after being sent down to Norfolk on April 13. The southpaw will help fill the void of Trevor Rogers (illness) in the Orioles' starting rotation after Rogers was placed on the 15-day injured list Wednesday. Povich has made two appearances, including one start, with Baltimore this season, posting an impressive 2.19 ERA and 0.97 WHIP with seven strikeouts over 12.1 innings. He appears to be on track to draw a start on the mound Friday or Saturday against the Yankees. |
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Chris Bassitt Chris Bassitt Grabs win in opener
Thu, Apr 30, 2026, 3:04 PM
Bassitt (2-2) earned the win Thursday in the first game of a doubleheader with the Astros, allowing a run on seven hits and a walk over 6.2 innings. He struck out seven.
Analysis: It was easily the best outing of the season thus far for Bassitt, who logged a season high in strikeouts en route to his first quality start. The right-hander held Houston off the board for six innings before Christian Vazquez drove in a run with two outs in the seventh. Bassitt's ERA now sits at 5.46 with a 1.86 WHIP and 17:14 K:BB across six starts (28 innings) this year. He'll look to build on Thursday's performance his next time out, tentatively scheduled to come next week in Miami. |
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Coby Mayo Coby Mayo Idle for nightcap
Thu, Apr 30, 2026, 2:35 PM
Mayo isn't in the lineup for the second game of Thursday's doubleheader against Houston, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Mayo will grab a seat on the bench to begin Game 2 after going 0-for-4 with a strikeout in the earlier game. Weston Wilson will start at third base and bat eighth in Mayo's absence. |
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Adley Rutschman Adley Rutschman Taking seat during nightcap
Thu, Apr 30, 2026, 2:31 PM
Rutschman isn't in the lineup for the second game of Thursday's doubleheader against the Astros, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Rutschman went 2-for-4 with a grand slam and an additional run scored during Baltimore's 10-3 win in Game 1, and he'll get a chance to rest his legs during the second half of Thursday's festivities. Samuel Basallo will do the catching instead for starter Brandon Young. |
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Samuel Basallo Samuel Basallo Resting for early game
Thu, Apr 30, 2026, 11:15 AM
Basallo is out of the lineup for the first game of the Orioles' doubleheader with the Astros.
Analysis: Adley Rutschman will handle catching duties for the first game of the twin bill, but Basallo will presumably draw the start behind the plate for the nightcap. After producing four extra-base hits (two home runs, two doubles) over his last four games, Basallo has raised his season OPS nearly 200 points. |
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Leody Taveras Leody Taveras Idle for early game
Thu, Apr 30, 2026, 11:13 AM
Taveras is out of the lineup for the first game of Thursday's doubleheader versus the Astros.
Analysis: Colton Cowser will patrol center field for Baltimore in the first game of the day, but Taveras will likely enter the starting nine for the nightcap. Taveras has recorded at least one hit in 10 of his last 14 games, batting .267 with two home runs, one steal, 11 RBI and seven runs during that stretch. |
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Jackson Holliday Jackson Holliday Resuming rehab assignment next week
Thu, Apr 30, 2026, 10:09 AM
Holliday (hand) expects to resume his rehab assignment next week, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
Analysis: Holliday's return from a broken hamate bone in his right hand has gone about as rough as possible, as he's had to be pulled off his rehab assignment twice now due to nagging soreness in the surgically-repaired hand. There remains no firm timetable for his return to the Baltimore lineup, and he needs to show he can make it through several rehab contests without issue. Holliday has slashed just .176/.250/.235 across 56 plate appearances in the minors this season. |
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Trevor Rogers Trevor Rogers Expected back when first eligible
Thu, Apr 30, 2026, 9:56 AM
Orioles manager Craig Albernaz said Friday that he expects Rogers (illness) to return from the 15-day injured list when first eligible, Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun reports.
Analysis: Rogers has the flu and spent the previous couple days at home. He will probably be healthy enough to return before his 15 days are up, but the Orioles elected to play it safe and put the southpaw on the IL. Rogers is eligible for activation May 11, and he could slot back into the rotation that day against the Yankees. |
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Jose Espada Jose Espada Summoned to be 27th man
Thu, Apr 30, 2026, 8:32 AM
The Orioles recalled Espada from Triple-A Norfolk on Thursday.
Analysis: Espada will serve as the 27th man for the Orioles during their doubleheader Thursday versus the Astros. The 29-year-old hasn't been particularly sharp with Norfolk in the early going, allowing seven runs (six earned) with a 7:9 K:BB over 10 frames. Espada will likely be sent back down after Thursday's games. |
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Cameron Foster Cameron Foster Recalled from Triple-A
Wed, Apr 29, 2026, 6:01 PM
The Orioles recalled Foster from Triple-A Norfolk on Wednesday.
Analysis: The O's optioned Foster to the minors on Saturday, but he'll now return to the big club following Trevor Rogers' (illness) move to the injured list. Foster has struggled to find his footing in the majors so far, allowing four earned runs on nine hits and five walks through just 5.2 innings. |
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Trevor Rogers Trevor Rogers Lands on injured list
Wed, Apr 29, 2026, 5:57 PM
The Orioles placed Rogers on the 15-day injured list Wednesday due to an illness, retroactive to Sunday.
Analysis: Rogers has been having a rough go of things on the mound lately, posting a 9.53 ERA and 2.12 WHIP over 11.1 innings across his last three starts. He was forced out of his most recent outing after giving up three earned runs in just 1.2 frames and now seems to be fighting off an illness severe enough to warrant a trip to the injured list. Cameron Foster will come up from the minors in a corresponding move to add depth to Baltimore's bullpen, though it remains unclear who will fill the void in the rotation. |
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Chris Bassitt Chris Bassitt Orioles-Astros game postponed
Wed, Apr 29, 2026, 1:36 PM
Bassitt is no longer scheduled to start Wednesday after the Orioles' game against the Astros was postponed due to inclement weather.
Analysis: The game will be made up as part of a traditional doubleheader Thursday. Bassitt is slated to start the first of those two games, while Brandon Young receives the nod for the second contest, per Jake Rill of MLB.com. |
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Ryan Helsley Ryan Helsley Notches seventh save
Wed, Apr 29, 2026, 8:20 AM
Helsley worked a perfect ninth inning Tuesday without striking anyone out to record his seventh save of the season in a 5-3 win over the Astros.
Analysis: Two flyouts and a failed bunt attempt by Jose Altuve got the job done for Helsley, who's a perfect 7-for-7 in converting save chances to begin the year. The right-hander appears to have put last season's troubles with the Mets mostly behind him, and through 10.2 innings for the Orioles he's delivered a 2.53 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and 15:7 K:BB. |
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Shane Baz Shane Baz Finally gets in win column
Wed, Apr 29, 2026, 8:17 AM
Baz (1-2) picked up the win Tuesday, allowing one run on six hits and one walk over 5.2 innings in the Orioles' 5-3 victory over the Astros. He struck out six.
Analysis: A solo shot by Brice Matthews in the fifth inning was the only blemish on Baz's line, and he got the hook after 98 pitches (65 strikes), just short of his first quality start of the season. The right-hander has provided Baltimore with at least five innings in all six of his trips to the mound, but length has been about the only area of consistency for the former Ray. Baz will take a 4.50 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 29:11 K:BB through 34 innings into his next start, which is set to come on the road this weekend in Yankee Stadium. |
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Jackson Holliday Jackson Holliday No timetable for return to games
Tue, Apr 28, 2026, 3:17 PM
Orioles manager Craig Albernaz noted Tuesday that he's not sure when Holliday (hand) will be ready to play in games again, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Holliday has had to be pulled off a rehab assignment twice due to nagging soreness in his surgically repaired right hand. He went through a battery of tests that came back negative but is currently limited to fielding grounders. Expect the Orioles to proceed cautiously with Holliday so as to avoid another setback. |
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Sam Huff Sam Huff Returns to Baltimore organization
Tue, Apr 28, 2026, 2:49 PM
The Orioles re-signed Huff to a minor-league contract Saturday.
Analysis: After Baltimore designated him for assignment last week, Huff elected free agency upon clearing waivers, but he quickly worked out a new deal to stick around in the organization. He'll report to Triple-A Norfolk, where he'll share time at catcher with Silas Ardoin and Creed Willems. |
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Brandon Young Brandon Young Sticking around in rotation
Tue, Apr 28, 2026, 1:04 PM
Young is slated to start Thursday's game against the Astros at Camden Yards.
Analysis: Young will end up sticking around with the Orioles for a second turn through the rotation after he was called up from Triple-A Norfolk last week in the wake of Dean Kremer (quadriceps) landing on the injured list. While stepping into Kremer's spot in the rotation Friday, Young earned a win while striking out five Red Sox batters and allowing three earned runs on seven hits and one walk. With Kremer due to miss multiple weeks, Young should have a decent amount of leash in the rotation so long as he continues to perform adequately. |
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Returns from shoulder injury
Mon, Apr 27, 2026, 10:40 PM
Eeles (shoulder) is 1-for-8 with one RBI and one run scored across three games at Triple-A Norfolk this season.
Analysis: Eeles missed the first few weeks of the season due to a shoulder injury picked up during spring training. After completing a brief ramp up period with High-A Frederick, he's back in the lineup for the Tides. |
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Samuel Basallo Samuel Basallo Homers again Sunday
Mon, Apr 27, 2026, 6:54 AM
Basallo went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 5-3 loss to the Red Sox.
Analysis: Basallo, who started at catcher Sunday due to Adley Rutschman serving as the DH, got the Orioles on the board in the fifth inning with a 392-foot blast off Connelly Early, Basallo's fifth homer of the season and first against a left-handed pitcher. The 21-year-old has now homered in back-to-back starts while going 6-for-9 in that span. He's boosted his slash line to .233/.325/.452 with eight RBI and 10 runs scored through his first 83 plate appearances this season. |
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