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Sent back to Triple-A
Fri, May 29, 2026, 3:23 PM
The Orioles optioned Weston to Triple-A Norfolk on Friday.
Analysis: Weston made his big-league debut with Baltimore in Thursday's 2-1 loss to the Blue Jays, walking one with one strikeout in a hitless and scoreless ninth inning. |
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Albert Suarez Albert Suarez Signs MLB deal with Baltimore
Fri, May 29, 2026, 3:21 PM
The Orioles signed Suarez to a major-league contract Friday.
Analysis: In order to make room on the 26-man roster for Suarez, Baltimore optioned Cameron Weston to Triple-A Norfolk. Suarez has pitched in seven games with the Orioles this season, making four starts, and has produced a 2.75 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 10:9 K:BB across 19.2 innings. He figures to slide back into the bullpen as a long reliever. |
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Anthony Nunez Anthony Nunez Takes loss in relief
Fri, May 29, 2026, 8:32 AM
Nunez (2-2) was tagged with the loss Thursday against the Blue Jays after allowing one earned run on one hit and three walks across one inning of relief. He struck out two.
Analysis: Nunez had major control issues Thursday and tossed only 13 of his 24 pitches for strikes. Fittingly, he gave up the decisive run on a bases-loaded walk. The right-hander has been far from a reliable option out of the Orioles' pen. In 11.1 innings since the beginning of May, Nunez has an 8.74 ERA and a 12:8 K:BB while allowing 11 runs on 11 hits. |
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Chris Bassitt Chris Bassitt Posts quality start in no-decision
Fri, May 29, 2026, 8:25 AM
Bassitt didn't factor into the decision Thursday against the Blue Jays after tossing six innings of one-run ball, allowing four hits and a walk while striking out two.
Analysis: The veteran right-hander gave up a solo homer to Andres Gimenez in the third inning, but that would be the only damage he'd allow. Bassitt has been extremely inconsistent of late. Over his last six outings, he has three appearances with at least three earned runs allowed in five innings or fewer, and three in which he gave up just one run while pitching at least six frames, leaving him with a 3.94 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 26:7 K:BB in 32 innings over that stretch. Bassitt is slated to make his next start against the Red Sox at Fenway Park next week. |
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Heston Kjerstad Heston Kjerstad Activated, optioned to Triple-A
Thu, May 28, 2026, 4:21 PM
The Orioles reinstated Kjerstad (hamstring) from the 60-day injured list and optioned him to Triple-A Norfolk on Thursday, Cordell Woodland of 105.7 The Fan Baltimore reports.
Analysis: Kjerstad has been on the injured list all season due to a hamstring strain he suffered just a few days before Opening Day. He's been playing in rehab games since May 9, however, slashing .235/.273/.314 with six RBI and five runs scored over 13 total games between Double-A Chesapeake and Norfolk. Now fully healthy, he'll remain with the Tides but reclaim a spot on Baltimore's 40-man roster, which gives him a much better chance at joining the big club later in the year if the Orioles' outfield depth is tested. |
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Samuel Basallo Samuel Basallo Sitting again versus lefty
Thu, May 28, 2026, 3:44 PM
Basallo is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Blue Jays.
Analysis: Taylor Ward is getting a day at designated hitter and Blaze Alexander will play left field against Blue Jays southpaw Patrick Corbin. It's the second straight day Basallo has been out of the lineup and fourth consecutive game against a lefty that he has not started. |
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Cameron Foster Cameron Foster Shoulder injury at Triple-A
Thu, May 28, 2026, 3:37 PM
Foster was removed from an appearance at Triple-A Norfolk on Thursday due to right shoulder discomfort, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
Analysis: Foster was charged with one run over 1.1 innings of work before being pulled. It's unclear whether Foster will be sent for an MRI, but even if his removal was precautionary, he'll likely be unavailable for at least a few days. The 27-year-old has allowed 10 runs (nine earned) with a 9:8 K:BB over nine innings covering six relief outings during his time with the Orioles this season. |
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Joining big club
Thu, May 28, 2026, 3:26 PM
The Orioles selected Weston's contract from Triple-A Norfolk on Thursday, Andy Kostka of TheBanner.com reports.
Analysis: Weston has excelled at collecting strikeouts in the minors this season, fanning 40 batters in just 27.1 innings, but he's struggled to limit runs while posting a 6.26 ERA and 1.70 WHIP. Despite his poor effectiveness, the Orioles will add him to their big-league roster and likely deploy him as a multi-inning reliever. Trey Gibson was optioned to Norfolk in a corresponding move. |
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Trey Gibson Trey Gibson Optioned to Norfolk
Thu, May 28, 2026, 3:21 PM
The Orioles optioned Gibson to Triple-A Norfolk on Thursday, Andy Kostka of TheBanner.com reports.
Analysis: Gibson gave the Orioles 5.2 innings of one-run ball during his season debut in Wednesday's win. Now that his duties as a spot starter are complete, he'll head back to Triple-A in favor of Cameron Weston. Gibson owns a 3.65 ERA and 1.62 WHIP across 12.1 innings through his first three MLB appearances and figures to remain a candidate for additional spot starts throughout the season. |
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Undergoes core-muscle surgery
Thu, May 28, 2026, 11:46 AM
Wells underwent successful core-muscle surgery Thursday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
Analysis: Wells landed on the 7-day injured list at Triple-A Norfolk last week, and a decision to have him undergo surgery was subsequently made. It's unclear how long his rehab will take, but Wells almost surely won't be an option for the Orioles before the All-Star break. He holds a 4.50 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and 36:11 K:BB across 36 innings at Norfolk this season. |
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Yennier Cano Yennier Cano Battling hamstring injury
Wed, May 27, 2026, 8:27 PM
Cano was removed from Wednesday's game against the Rays due to right hamstring discomfort, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports.
Analysis: After allowing three consecutive singles to lead off the eighth inning and falling behind 3-0 to the next hitter, Cano was visited on the mound by a trainer and removed from the game. It's unknown whether his injury will result in a trip to the injured list, though he will likely be unavailable out of the bullpen for at least a day or two while he recovers. |
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Samuel Basallo Samuel Basallo Sitting Wednesday
Wed, May 27, 2026, 5:35 PM
Basallo is not in the Orioles' starting lineup against the Rays on Wednesday.
Analysis: With the Rays sending southpaw Steven Matz to the mound, the lefty-hitting Basallo will open Wednesday's game on the bench. Coby Mayo (back) will serve as Baltimore's designated hitter and bat fifth. |
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Coby Mayo Coby Mayo Serving as DH on Wednesday
Wed, May 27, 2026, 4:16 PM
Mayo (back) is serving as the Orioles' designated hitter and batting fifth against the Rays on Wednesday, Jacob Calvin Meyer of The Baltimore Sun reports.
Analysis: Mayo was out of the Orioles' lineup in each of the team's last four games due to back soreness. He'll be eased back into action as the DH in Wednesday's game, but he could return to fielding duties for Baltimore's series opener against Toronto on Thursday. Mayo has gone 11-for-52 (.212) with two home runs, six RBI and a 4:19 BB:K since May 1. |
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Dylan Beavers Dylan Beavers Hits in batting cage
Wed, May 27, 2026, 3:59 PM
Beavers (oblique) hit in the batting cage Wednesday, Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun reports.
Analysis: It's the first time he's hit in the cage since going down with a right oblique strain in mid-May. Whether Beavers is asked to go out on a rehab assignment before rejoining the Orioles' active roster isn't clear, but he appears close to participating in a game setting of some kind. |
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Andrew Kittredge Andrew Kittredge Tosses clean inning Tuesday
Wed, May 27, 2026, 12:11 PM
Kittredge threw a clean inning Tuesday against the Rays. He struck out one.
Analysis: The 36-year-old right-hander is continuing to recover from a brutal May 3 outing against the Yankees, when he was torched for seven runs while recording just one out. Kittredge has turned in nine outings with no earned runs allowed among his 12 appearances but nonetheless holds a dismal 8.38 ERA, 1.86 WHIP and 9:4 K:BB across his first 9.2 innings after beginning the year on the injured list. |
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Ready to go after ankle surgery
Wed, May 27, 2026, 11:52 AM
Single-A Delmarva reinstated Rodriguez from its 7-day injured list Tuesday.
Analysis: Rodriguez missed the final five months of the 2025 season and the start of the current campaign while completing his recovery from left ankle surgery, but he's ready to make his 2026 debut for Delmarva after completing a rehab assignment in the rookie-level Florida Complex League. Over eight games in the FCL, the 20-year-old catcher slashed .192/.276/.308 with a 3:1 BB:K in 29 plate appearances. |
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Trey Gibson Trey Gibson Making spot start Wednesday
Wed, May 27, 2026, 11:48 AM
The Orioles recalled Gibson from Triple-A Norfolk and will have him start Wednesday's game against the Rays.
Analysis: Baltimore optioned lefty Nick Raquet to Triple-A to open up a spot on the active roster for Gibson, who will likely be in line for just one start while the Orioles are in the midst of a stretch of nine games in eight days. The 24-year-old righty has previously made two appearances (one start) for Baltimore this season, striking out four over 6.2 innings while yielding four earned runs on seven hits and three walks. Gibson hasn't covered more than five innings in any of his 10 outings between Baltimore and Norfolk this season, so he could struggle to work deep enough into Wednesday's contest to qualify for a win. |
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Nick Raquet Nick Raquet Sent back to minors
Wed, May 27, 2026, 11:46 AM
The Orioles optioned Raquet to Triple-A Norfolk on Wednesday.
Analysis: He's clearing out to make room on the roster for Trey Gibson, who will be the Orioles' starting pitcher for Wednesday's game against the Rays. Raquet had just been recalled Tuesday and did not make an appearance during this stint with Baltimore. |
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Samuel Basallo Samuel Basallo Belts eighth homer
Wed, May 27, 2026, 8:36 AM
Basallo went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run and a second run scored in Tuesday's 6-1 win over the Rays.
Analysis: The 21-year-old slugger took Trevor Martin deep in the fifth inning for the game's final burst of offense. Three of Basallo's eight long balls on the season have come in his last nine games, but he's still having trouble making consistent contact, batting .214 (6-for-28) during that stretch with a 33.3 percent strikeout rate. |
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Shane Baz Shane Baz Dazzles against former team
Wed, May 27, 2026, 8:33 AM
Baz (2-5) picked up the win Tuesday, allowing one run on seven hits and two walks over seven innings in a 6-1 victory over the Rays. He struck out nine.
Analysis: The nine Ks were a season high for the right-hander, who racked up 31 called or swinging strikes among his 99 pitches (69 total strikes). Baz has reeled off three straight quality starts, his first ones in a Baltimore uniform, and over that stretch he's delivered a 2.25 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and 19:8 K:BB over 20 innings as he shows signs of turning his season around. He'll look to stay locked in for his next start, which is scheduled to come on the road early next week in Boston. |
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