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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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Cade Povich Cade Povich Activated, optioned to Triple-A
Sat, Jun 27, 2026, 2:29 PM
The Orioles reinstated Povich (elbow) from the injured list Saturday and optioned him to Triple-A Norfolk, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Povich has been on the shelf for about two months due to left elbow inflammation, but he's been making rehab starts in the minors, allowing four runs (three earned) over seven innings across two appearances. The Orioles will keep him at Triple-A now that he's healthy, though he could be called upon for a spot start later in the year if injuries further weaken Baltimore's rotation. |
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Kyle Nicolas Kyle Nicolas Booted from 40-man
Sat, Jun 27, 2026, 2:16 PM
The Orioles designated Nicolas for assignment Saturday, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Nicolas will lose his place on the 40-man roster in order to make room for Dom Keegan, who was claimed off waivers from Tampa Bay on Saturday. Nicolas has given up seven earned runs in 7.1 major-league innings this season, and he hasn't been much better since joining Triple-A Norfolk (three earned runs in 4.1 IP). |
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Dom Keegan Dom Keegan Claimed by O's
Sat, Jun 27, 2026, 2:13 PM
The Orioles claimed Keegan off waivers from the Rays on Saturday and optioned him to Double-A Chesapeake, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Keegan was DFA'd by the Rays on Tuesday, but he'll retain a spot on a 40-man roster upon joining the Orioles organization. The 25-year-old backstop has spent the entire season at Triple-A, slashing .185/.322/.298 with six homers, 23 RBI, 24 runs and six steals through 214 plate appearances. He'll move down to Double-A to begin his tenure with the O's, but he could reach Triple-A Norfolk at some point if his hitting improves. |
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Cade Povich Cade Povich Builds up to 66 pitches Friday
Sat, Jun 27, 2026, 2:01 PM
Povich (elbow) made the second start of his rehab assignment for Double-A Chesapeake on Friday allowing four runs (three earned) on five hits and one walk in 3.2 innings. He struck out four.
Analysis: The 26-year-old left-hander also landed 44 of his 66 pitches for strikes. Povich is working his way back from nearly a two-month absence due to left elbow inflammation, but he could still be optioned to the minor leagues once activated from the injured list, especially if Dean Kremer (quadriceps) finishes his rehab assignment first. |
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Dean Kremer Dean Kremer Sharp in second rehab start
Sat, Jun 27, 2026, 1:41 PM
Kremer (quadriceps) made his second rehab start for Triple-A Norfolk on Friday, giving up two hits and one walk in 6.2 scoreless innings. He struck out eight.
Analysis: The 30-year-old right-hander fired 50 of his 79 pitches for strikes. Kremer, who's recovering from a multi-month absence with a right quadriceps strain, appears firmly on track to rejoin the Orioles at some point in early July, which will likely force Trey Gibson from Baltimore's rotation. |
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Taylor Ward Taylor Ward Bangs out three hits in win
Sat, Jun 27, 2026, 9:22 AM
Ward went 3-for-5 with a run scored in Friday's 3-1 win over the Nationals.
Analysis: Hitting leadoff against left-hander Andrew Alvarez, Ward set the table effectively with three singles. The veteran outfielder has found a groove in June, banging out multiple hits in four of the last five games and producing a .295/.380/.421 slash line over 23 games this month with three homers, five RBI and 17 runs. |
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Ryan Helsley Ryan Helsley Secures eighth save
Sat, Jun 27, 2026, 9:19 AM
Helsley struck out one in a perfect ninth inning Friday to record his eighth save of the season in a 3-1 win over the Nationals.
Analysis: The right-hander dispatched the visitors on 12 pitches (nine strikes) to pick up his first save since coming off the IL in mid-June. Helsley got tagged for five runs in 1.2 innings in his first two appearances after recovering from elbow inflammation, but he seems to be shaking off the rust, topping out at 100.4 mph with his fastball Friday in his second straight scoreless outing. On the season, Helsley has converted eight of nine save chances while posting a 4.40 ERA, 1.40 WHIP and 20:9 K:BB in 14.1 innings. |
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Trevor Rogers Trevor Rogers Sharp in second straight win
Sat, Jun 27, 2026, 9:14 AM
Rogers (5-7) picked up the win Friday, allowing one run on five hits over 6.1 innings in a 3-1 victory over the Nationals. He struck out seven without walking a batter.
Analysis: The southpaw delivered his second straight win and third straight quality start on 87 pitches (65 strikes) as he continues to put a shaky first couple months of 2026 behind him. Over five starts in June, Rogers has locked in and produced a 2.05 ERA, 0.91 WHIP and 23:6 K:BB over 30.2 innings. He'll look to keep rolling in his next outing, which is scheduled to come at home next week against the White Sox. |
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Grant Wolfram Grant Wolfram Registers ninth hold
Fri, Jun 26, 2026, 10:54 PM
Wolfram picked up a hold Friday against the Nationals, striking out two in a clean eighth inning.
Analysis: The 29-year-old left-hander has now turned in 23 outings with no earned runs allowed among 29 appearances this season, though he has given up multiple earned runs on three occasions. Wolfram has managed to be a fairly reliable setup man in 2026 despite having a .281 batting average against him, posting a 3.47 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 27:3 K:BB with nine holds across 23.1 innings. |
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Dylan Beavers Dylan Beavers Scuffling during rehab assignment
Fri, Jun 26, 2026, 10:43 PM
Beavers (oblique) has gone just 1-for-20 (.050) with a run scored and five walks over his first six games during his minor-league rehab assignment.
Analysis: Beavers was hitless in nine at-bats with Double-A Chesapeake before having his assignment moved to Triple-A Norfolk on Wednesday, and he's gone just 1-for-11 since then. The Orioles might want to see the 24-year-old outfielder find his timing at the plate before they consider reinstating him from the injured list, so Beavers' return to the major leagues may have to wait until early July. |
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Jackson Holliday Jackson Holliday Back in lineup Friday
Fri, Jun 26, 2026, 2:40 PM
Holliday (groin) is batting eight and playing second base Friday against the Nationals, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
Analysis: Holliday is back in the starting lineup after opening the previous four games on the bench, though he was able to appear as a pinch-hitter Wednesday against the Angels. Since making his season debut May 19, Holliday is slashing .198/.283/.384 with four homers, 12 RBI, 14 runs scored, three stolen bases and an 11:30 BB:K across 99 trips to the dish. |
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Michael Siani Michael Siani Clears waivers
Thu, Jun 25, 2026, 12:59 PM
Siani cleared waivers Thursday and was sent outright to Triple-A Norfolk, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
Analysis: Siani was DFA'd by the Orioles on Monday after spending just two days with the big club, and he'll now return to Triple-A without having the benefit of a 40-man roster spot. The 26-year-old has struggled since joining the Orioles organization, slashing just .125/.232/.229 across 58 plate appearances at Norfolk. |
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Jackson Holliday Jackson Holliday Appears as pinch hitter
Wed, Jun 24, 2026, 11:06 PM
Holliday (groin) struck out in his lone at-bat during Wednesday's 7-6 extra-inning loss to the Angels.
Analysis: The Orioles held Holliday out of the lineup for four consecutive games to manage his groin soreness, but the middle infielder was able to make his first appearance Wednesday as a pinch hitter since Saturday's win over the Dodgers. Baltimore has a day off Thursday, so Holliday has an extra day to recuperate ahead of Friday's series opener versus the Nationals. |
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Tyler Wells Tyler Wells Records 10th hold
Wed, Jun 24, 2026, 10:26 PM
Wells picked up a hold Wednesday against the Angels, allowing one hit and one walk in 1.1 scoreless relief innings. He struck out four.
Analysis: Wells remains a strong source of holds in fantasy leagues that record them, collecting 10 on the season so far. The right-hander has been an effective multi-inning weapon out of Baltimore's bullpen in 2026, logging a 3.25 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 39:9 K:BB over 36 innings. |
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Samuel Basallo Samuel Basallo Posts first career multi-homer game
Wed, Jun 24, 2026, 10:21 PM
Basallo went 2-for-5 with a pair of two-run home runs in Wednesday's 7-6 extra-inning loss to the Angels.
Analysis: It was the first career multi-homer game by Basallo, who simultaneously matched a career high in RBI on Wednesday. The 21-year-old backstop occasionally sits versus southpaws -- he's posted a .505 OPS over 54 at-bats against left-handers -- but he's mashed right-handed pitching to the tune of an .868 OPS across 172 at-bats this year. Through 249 plate appearances overall, Basallo is slashing .257/.317/.465 with 12 homers, nine doubles, 35 RBI and 29 runs scored. |
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Trey Gibson Trey Gibson Serviceable in no-decision
Wed, Jun 24, 2026, 9:28 PM
Gibson took a no-decision Wednesday against the Angels, allowing two runs on three hits and two walks in four innings. He struck out five.
Analysis: Gibson was serviceable Wednesday, holding the Angels to two runs over four innings. Baltimore still hasn't trusted the rookie right-hander to work particularly deep into starts, as Gibson has pitched into the sixth inning just one time across his first seven outings. He has a shaky 5.64 ERA, 1.65 WHIP and 25:19 K:BB across 30.1 innings, but Gibson is set to take at least one more turn through the big-league rotation next week against the White Sox while the Orioles wait for Dean Kremer (quadriceps) to complete his rehab assignment. |
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Blaze Alexander Blaze Alexander Checking back into starting nine
Wed, Jun 24, 2026, 1:21 PM
Alexander will start at third base and bat ninth in Wednesday's game against the Angels, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Alexander exited Monday's series opener due to a right knee contusion and was held out of Tuesday's 5-1 loss, but the day off was apparently all that he needed to move past the minor injury. He'll settle back in at third base, where he appears to have supplanted Coby Mayo as the Orioles' preferred option. Dating back to the beginning of June, Alexander has submitted a .413/.451/.674 slash line with two home runs, two stolen bases, nine RBI and seven runs in 17 games. |
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