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Ryan Helsley Ryan Helsley Tosses bullpen Saturday
Sat, May 30, 2026, 12:57 PM
Helsley (elbow) threw 15-to-20 pitches in a bullpen session Saturday and may be nearing a minor-league rehab assignment, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
Analysis: Helsley resumed a throwing program by playing catch in mid-May, and he's now progressed to throwing off a mound. The veteran reliever has been on the shelf for over four weeks due to right elbow inflammation, so he'll presumably need multiple rehab outings before being activated. Helsley went 7-for-7 in save chances before getting hurt, and he's fully expected to retake the Orioles' closer role upon his return. |
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Yennier Cano Yennier Cano Loss, blown save in return
Fri, May 29, 2026, 10:56 PM
Cano (1-2) was charged with the loss and a blown save Friday against Toronto, allowing two runs on three hits and no walks in one-third of an inning.
Analysis: Cano exited Wednesday's game against the Rays due to right hamstring discomfort, but he was able to get back on the mound after getting a day off Thursday. The right-hander gave up multiple runs for the first time this season Friday and was also saddled with his first blown save. For the year, Cano still has a strong 2.75 ERA, 0.86 WHIP and 16:4 K:BB with four holds over 19.2 innings. |
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Pete Alonso Pete Alonso Belts solo home run vs. Toronto
Fri, May 29, 2026, 9:42 PM
Alonso went 1-for-4 with a solo home run during the Orioles' 6-5 loss to the Blue Jays on Friday.
Analysis: Alonso extended the Orioles' lead to 4-0 in the fifth inning, when he took Austin Voth deep to right-center field for a 403-foot solo home run. Alonso is up to 11 home runs on the season, which is tied for 14th most in the American League and second on the Orioles behind Gunnar Henderson (13). Since May 1, Alonso has slashed .269/.322/.519 with one steal, seven home runs, 21 RBI and 15 runs scored over 115 plate appearances. |
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Jackson Holliday Jackson Holliday Cracks solo homer Friday
Fri, May 29, 2026, 9:30 PM
Holliday went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional run scored during the Orioles' 6-5 loss to the Blue Jays on Friday.
Analysis: Holliday scored the Orioles' first run of the game in the second inning before extending his team's lead to 4-0 with a solo homer off Austin Voth in the fourth. It was Holliday's second home run of the season and third multi-hit game. He has gone 7-for-27 (.259) with three steals, seven RBI and six runs scored in his 10 games since being activated from the 10-day IL in mid-May. |
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Samuel Basallo Samuel Basallo Crushes ninth homer of 2026
Fri, May 29, 2026, 9:27 PM
Basallo went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and a sacrifice fly during the Orioles' 6-5 loss to the Blue Jays on Friday.
Analysis: Basallo was responsible for two of the Orioles' five runs Friday, highlighted by his solo home run off Austin Voth in the fifth inning to give Baltimore a 5-0 lead. Basallo has gone deep in two of his last three outings and is up to nine home runs on the season, with is third most on the Orioles behind Gunnar Henderson (13) and Pete Alonso (11). Basallo is slashing .273/.325/.506 with 24 RBI, 22 runs and 17 extra-base hits across 169 plate appearances this season. |
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Trevor Rogers Trevor Rogers Quality start ends in seventh frame
Fri, May 29, 2026, 9:20 PM
Rogers did not factor into Friday's decision against the Blue Jays, allowing four runs on six hits and one walk while striking out three across six innings.
Analysis: Rogers was in complete command for most of Friday's start, giving up just three baserunners through the first six innings. He was brought back out for the seventh, but that decision backfired on the Orioles as Rogers proceeded to give up two-run home runs to both Kazuma Okamoto and Charles McAdoo without recording an out. It ruined what would have otherwise been Roger's fourth quality start of the season and first since April 7 against the White Sox. He has given up at least four earned runs in six of his seven starts since his early-April outing against the White Sox, which has Rogers sitting at a 6.84 ERA and 1.56 WHIP over 48.2 innings. His next start is slated for next week against the Red Sox at Fenway Park. |
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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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