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Trey Gibson Trey Gibson Officially recalled ahead of start
Wed, Sep 23, 2026, 4:10 PM
The Orioles recalled Gibson from Triple-A Norfolk in between games of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Blue Jays. Gibson will start the second game of the twin bill.
Analysis: Gibson returns for his eighth start (ninth appearance) for Baltimore this season. The 24-year-old right-hander has mostly struggled between Triple-A and the majors in 2026, though he finished his campaign with Norfolk on a high note, tossing five innings of one-run ball with nine strikeouts against Charlotte on Sept. 18. |
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Luis De Leon Luis De Leon Optioned Wednesday
Wed, Sep 23, 2026, 4:08 PM
The Orioles optioned De Leon to their spring training complex Wednesday.
Analysis: De Leon recorded one strikeout and allowed two hits without conceding a run over two-thirds of an inning during the first game of Wednesday's twin bill against Toronto. He'll now be pushed off the active roster to make room for Trey Gibson, who was recalled to start the nightcap. |
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Trey Gibson Trey Gibson Starting nightcap Wednesday
Wed, Sep 23, 2026, 3:35 PM
Gibson will be recalled from Triple-A Norfolk to start the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Blue Jays, Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun reports.
Analysis: The move is not yet official, and lineups for Game 2 are still pending, but Gibson might face a slightly lesser Toronto lineup after the Blue Jays were officially eliminated from playoff contention with a loss in the matinee. Gibson should nonetheless be considered a high-risk option given his mediocre numbers both in the majors (7.36 ERA, 1.91 WHIP) and at Norfolk (4.32 ERA, 1.43 WHIP) this season. |
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Tyler O'Neill Tyler O'Neill Gets PRP injection in shoulder
Wed, Sep 23, 2026, 12:25 PM
O'Neill was given a PRP injection in his injured right shoulder recently, Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun reports.
Analysis: O'Neill had already been ruled out for the remainder of the season with a strained right rotator cuff, but the goal of the injection is to speed along the healing process. He's fully expected to be ready to go in time for spring training. O'Neill slashed just .212/.300/.377 over 85 games for the Orioles this season, and he is set to make $16.5 million in 2027 in the final year of his three-year, $49.5 million contract. |
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Heston Kjerstad Heston Kjerstad Added to big-league roster
Wed, Sep 23, 2026, 11:23 AM
The Orioles recalled Kjerstad from Triple-A Norfolk on Wednesday.
Analysis: He was just sent down this past weekend but is back to take the roster spot of the injured Samuel Basallo (concussion). Kjerstad is 4-for-19 with a 0:9 BB:K in 11 games for the Orioles this season and has slashed .289/.337/.462 with 11 home runs across 79 contests with Norfolk in 2026. |
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Samuel Basallo Samuel Basallo Season ended by concussion
Wed, Sep 23, 2026, 11:19 AM
The Orioles placed Basallo (concussion) on the 7-day injured list Wednesday.
Analysis: Basallo had to be removed from Monday's game versus the Blue Jays after taking a foul tip off his catcher's mask, and testing has determined he suffered a concussion. It will end the season of Basallo, who has also dealt with a nagging right shoulder injury during the second half. The 22-year-old will finish the 2026 campaign with a .222/.291/.406 batting line and 18 home runs over 112 contests. While Basallo is out, Carlos Narvaez will serve as the Orioles' primary catcher in the final days of the regular season. |
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Jackson Holliday Jackson Holliday Slated for wrist surgery
Wed, Sep 23, 2026, 10:37 AM
Holliday will undergo left wrist surgery next week, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Holliday is dealing with a triangular fibrocartilage complex tear in the wrist. The current estimate points to Holliday needing 10 weeks to rehab, which would give him plenty of time to be ready ahead of spring training. Holliday was limited to only 98 games this season due to injury, slashing .229/.300/.340 in those contests. |
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Samuel Basallo Samuel Basallo Sitting out matinee
Wed, Sep 23, 2026, 9:42 AM
Basallo (head) is not in the lineup for the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Blue Jays.
Analysis: Basallo had to be lifted from Monday's game versus the Blue Jays after taking a foul tip off his catcher's mask. The Orioles are keeping a close eye on Basallo to see if he develops concussion symptoms, which leaves his status for the final week of the regular season in limbo. Carlos Narvaez will do the catching for Baltimore during Wednesday's matinee. |
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Chris Bassitt Chris Bassitt Tuesday's game postponed
Tue, Sep 22, 2026, 12:56 PM
Bassitt won't start as scheduled Tuesday against the Blue Jays since the game was postponed due to inclement weather.
Analysis: The contest will be made up via a doubleheader Wednesday as the two teams conclude the season series in Baltimore. Bassitt will presumably start one of those contests in what should be his final appearance of the season. Since returning from back surgery in mid-August, the veteran right-hander has a 3.76 ERA, 1.43 WHIP and 35:15 K:BB across 40.2 innings (seven starts). |
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Gunnar Henderson Gunnar Henderson Goes yard in three-hit effort
Mon, Sep 21, 2026, 10:20 PM
Henderson went 3-for-4 with a solo home run and a triple in Monday's 4-3 win over the Blue Jays.
Analysis: Henderson rocketed a solo homer in the sixth inning as part of a three-hit effort. The shortstop is slashing .254/.342/.418 with two homers, two RBI and six runs across 18 September games. It's been an overall disappointing campaign for the 25-year-old, as he's hitting .227/.310/.408 with 24 homers, 59 RBI, 88 runs and 10 stolen bases in 155 contests. |
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Pete Alonso Pete Alonso Reaches 40-homer mark
Mon, Sep 21, 2026, 10:04 PM
Alonso went 2-for-4 with two homers and three total RBI in Monday's 4-3 win over Toronto.
Analysis: Alonso powered Baltimore to victory, launching a solo homer to the opposite field in the first inning before crushing a two-run shot to left field in the eighth frame. The slugger has now reached the 40-homer mark for the first time since 2023 and the fourth time in his big-league career. With the 31-year-old's first season with the Orioles winding down, Alonso is sporting a .265/.359/.510 slash line with 40 homers, 108 RBI, 94 runs and five stolen bases across 157 games. |
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Rico Garcia Rico Garcia Secures 10th save
Mon, Sep 21, 2026, 9:58 PM
Garcia picked up the save Monday against the Blue Jays, striking out two over a perfect inning.
Analysis: Garcia made quick work of the Blue Jays in the ninth inning, retiring the side in order to secure his 10th save of the season. The right-hander has delivered scoreless outings in eight of his nine appearances this month, with his lone slip-up coming Friday against the Brewers, when he allowed two runs. Overall, Garcia owns a 3.14 ERA, 0.98 WHIP and 68:22 K:BB across 66 innings. |
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Shane Baz Shane Baz Settles in during no-decision
Mon, Sep 21, 2026, 9:40 PM
Baz did not factor into the decision Monday, allowing three runs on five hits and three walks over 6.2 innings against the Blue Jays. He struck out two.
Analysis: Baz was jumped on early, surrendering three runs in the first frame, but he settled in and churned out a quality start. The right-hander was removed from his previous start Tuesday versus the Mets after being struck in the elbow by a comebacker, but making his turn in the rotation and operating with a normal workload suggests it's a non-issue. With an overall 6-15 record, 4.11 ERA, 1.35 WHIP and 154:63 K:BB across 179.2 innings (31 starts), Baz is lined up to toe the slab Sunday against the Yankees to close the regular season. |
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Samuel Basallo Samuel Basallo Pulled early Monday
Mon, Sep 21, 2026, 8:16 PM
Basallo was removed from Monday's game against Toronto after taking a foul ball off his mask, Andy Kostka of TheBanner.com reports.
Analysis: Basallo took a hard foul ball off his mask earlier in the matchup and got checked out by the team trainer, but he managed to remain in the game until the top of the seventh inning. He also took a few foul tips off his arm and elbow over the course of the contest. Basallo's removal appears to be a cautionary move by the Orioles, though the team should have more information on the backstop's availability going forward shortly after Monday's game. |
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Ryan Noda Ryan Noda Returns from 7-day IL
Mon, Sep 21, 2026, 7:31 PM
Noda was activated from the 7-day concussion injured list Friday.
Analysis: Noda has appeared in two games since being activated from the concussion injured list over the weekend. He's gone 0-for-6 with a pair of walks following his brief stint on the shelf. |
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Back in action
Mon, Sep 21, 2026, 7:04 PM
Bradfield (hip) is 3-for-14 with a home run, three stolen bases and four runs in three games since a brief absence earlier in September due to right adductor tightness.
Analysis: Bradfield missed two consecutive games a week ago after picking up the adductor injury, but he's managed to appear in three matchups since, signaling a return to health. |
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Jeremiah Jackson Jeremiah Jackson Taking seat Monday
Mon, Sep 21, 2026, 5:38 PM
Jackson is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Blue Jays.
Analysis: Jose Barrero will cover second base in the series opener while Jackson retreats to the bench after manning the keystone for each of the previous five games. With manager Craig Albernaz telling Jake Rill of MLB.com that Jackson Holliday (wrist) is unlikely to return from the 10-day injured list, Jackson should have a clear path to steady at-bats over the final week of the season. |
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Jackson Holliday Jackson Holliday Not expected back this season
Mon, Sep 21, 2026, 2:57 PM
Orioles manager Craig Albernaz said Monday that it's unlikely Holliday (wrist) will return this season, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Holliday will be eligible for activation from the 10-day injured list later this week, but the Orioles are a safe bet to be officially eliminated from the postseason picture by then. Additionally, the club is still trying to get a better handle on Holliday's left wrist injury, as he will seek out additional opinions before determining a course of action. Holliday will finish his disappointing 2026 campaign with a .229/.300/.340 batting line, seven home runs and eight stolen bases over 98 contests. |
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Felix Bautista Felix Bautista Fans two in season debut
Mon, Sep 21, 2026, 12:28 PM
Bautista struck out two while allowing one run on two hits and a walk over two-thirds of an inning Sunday against the Brewers.
Analysis: Bautista made his first appearance for the Orioles in over a year after completing his rehab from 2025 shoulder surgery. The hard-throwing right-hander topped out at 98.1 mph on his sinker, an encouraging sign in spite of a shaky season debut. Bautista could see some high-leverage work in the final week of the campaign, but the focus for him is likely to simply finish the year healthy with an eye toward reclaiming the closer position in 2027. |
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Brandon Young Brandon Young Takes fifth loss
Sun, Sep 20, 2026, 10:35 PM
Young (9-5) allowed two runs on three hits and three walks while striking out nine over six innings to take the loss versus the Brewers on Sunday.
Analysis: Young had a decent performance, but he didn't get any run support. The nine strikeouts were a season high for the right-hander, who continues to produce mostly good outings despite being winless over his last seven games. He's at a 3.62 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and 127:58 K:BB through 151.2 innings over 27 starts this season. He's projected to wrap up his campaign with a road matchup against the Yankees. |
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