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Heston Kjerstad Heston Kjerstad Cleared for rehab assignment
Sat, May 9, 2026, 10:40 AM
Kjerstad (hamstring) will begin a rehab assignment at Double-A Chesapeake over the weekend, Jacob Calvin Meyer of The Baltimore Sun reports.
Analysis: Kjerstad has been on the shelf all season due to a hamstring strain he suffered late during spring training. It's unknown how long the Orioles plan to keep the 27-year-old out on assignment, but there's a strong chance he'll be optioned to Triple-A Norfolk once he's activated. |
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Pete Alonso Pete Alonso Hot streak continues Friday
Sat, May 9, 2026, 9:26 AM
Alonso went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 4-3 loss to the A's.
Analysis: The slugging first baseman smashed a Jacob Lopez changeup the other way in the fourth inning to open the scoring. Alonso's blast extended his hitting streak to eight games, a stretch in which he's batting .333 (11-for-33) with four doubles, four homers, 10 RBI and 11 runs to account for half his long balls on the season. |
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Trey Gibson Trey Gibson Needed in long relief Friday
Sat, May 9, 2026, 9:23 AM
Gibson gave up one run on three hits and one walk over two innings of relief in Friday's 4-3 loss to the A's. He struck out two.
Analysis: Called back up from Triple-A Norfolk earlier in the day, Gibson was immediately deployed by manager Craig Albernaz in a long-relief role. It's a vote of confidence in Brandon Young's ability to hold down a spot in the rotation as injuries pile up on Baltimore's staff, but Gibson also hasn't done much to push for a bigger role. The 23-year-old right-hander has a 4.01 ERA, 1.65 WHIP and 25:12 K:BB over 24.2 innings for Norfolk, and in two big-league appearances (one start) he's managed a 5.40 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 4:3 K:BB in 6.2 frames. |
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Kyle Bradish Kyle Bradish Fans 10 in tough loss
Sat, May 9, 2026, 9:19 AM
Bradish (1-5) took the loss Friday, giving up three runs on five hits and a walk over seven innings as the Orioles fell 4-3 to the A's. He struck out a season-high 10.
Analysis: With injuries beginning to pile up in the Baltimore rotation, Bradish came through with his second quality start of the season on 96 pitches, with 34 called or swinging strikes among his 60 total. It wasn't enough to get into the win column, however, as the A's scratched across three runs in the fifth inning thanks largely to a Nick Kurtz triple to take a lead they wouldn't relinquish. It was only the second time in eight starts this season that Bradish avoided issuing multiple free passes, and through 41 innings he's managed a 4.83 ERA, 1.66 WHIP and 45:22 K:BB. He'll try to build on this performance in his next start, which is scheduled to come at home next week against the Yankees. |
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Blaze Alexander Blaze Alexander Scratched with calf tightness
Fri, May 8, 2026, 5:20 PM
Alexander was scratched from the lineup for Friday's game against the Athletics due to right calf tightness, Andy Kostka of TheBanner.com reports.
Analysis: There's been no word yet on the severity of Alexander's injury, but it's enough to keep him from playing Friday. Weston Wilson will enter the starting nine to replace Alexander at third base. |
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Trey Gibson Trey Gibson Back with big club
Fri, May 8, 2026, 3:30 PM
The Orioles recalled Gibson from Triple-A Norfolk on Friday.
Analysis: The right-hander was briefly up with Baltimore for a spot start last weekend and will now rejoin the major-league club with Cade Povich (shoulder) landing on the injured list. Gibson is one of the organization's top prospects and gave up three runs across 4.2 innings during his big-league debut. With Trevor Rogers (illness) nearing his return from the IL, Gibson could be available out of the bullpen Friday versus the Athletics, according to Andy Kostka of TheBanner.com. |
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Cade Povich Cade Povich Sidelined by elbow inflammation
Fri, May 8, 2026, 3:20 PM
The Orioles placed Povich on the 15-day injured list Friday with left shoulder inflammation.
Analysis: Povich had to depart Thursday's game in Miami with the injury, and it's not a surprise it led to an IL stint. According to Jacob Calvin Meyer of The Baltimore Sun, it's not believed to be a serious injury, though the 26-year-old could get a cortisone injection. Trey Gibson has taken Povich's spot on the Baltimore roster. |
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Yennier Cano Yennier Cano Strong start continues
Thu, May 7, 2026, 10:48 PM
Cano threw two clean innings of relief Thursday against the Marlins.
Analysis: Cade Povich (forearm) left early Thursday, but Cano did his part to keep the Orioles in the game. After posting a 5.12 ERA and 1.48 WHIP over 65 regular-season appearances in 2025, Cano is enjoying a bounce-back campaign thus far in 2026. The right-hander boasts a 1.29 ERA, 0.50 WHIP and 11:1 K:BB with two holds over 14 innings. |
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Cade Povich Cade Povich Exits early with forearm issue
Thu, May 7, 2026, 7:02 PM
Povich exited Thursday's contest against the Marlins in the fourth inning with left forearm discomfort, Kevin Barral of FishonFirst.com reports.
Analysis: Povich pitched three innings, allowing three runs on three hits and two walks while striking out one batter before he was forced to exit the game prior to taking the mound in the bottom of the fourth frame. The left-hander was making his second start with the big-league club since being called up from Triple-A on May 1. Povich finished his day having thrown just 43 pitches, and more information on his status will likely be provided in the near future. |
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Leody Taveras Leody Taveras Taking seat Thursday
Thu, May 7, 2026, 3:12 PM
Taveras isn't in the lineup for Thursday's game against Miami, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
Analysis: Taveras has hit safely in each of his last four games, but the O's will keep him on the bench during Thursday's series finale while Dylan Beavers, Colton Cowser and Tyler O'Neill start across the outfield. |
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Adley Rutschman Adley Rutschman Absent from Thursday's lineup
Thu, May 7, 2026, 3:11 PM
Rutschman isn't in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Marlins, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
Analysis: Rutschman will get a breather after going 3-for-4 with a walk, three RBI and a run scored during the first two games of the series. Samuel Basallo will fill in behind the plate while Taylor Ward works as the DH and Tyler O'Neill starts in the outfield. |
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Shelved with hand injury
Thu, May 7, 2026, 2:38 PM
Triple-A Norfolk placed Bradfield on its 7-day injured list April 25 due to left hand discomfort, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Bradfield sustained the injury during his most recent appearance for Norfolk on April 21, when he collided with the outfield wall while tracking a flyball. Prior to getting hurt, Bradfield was hitting .224/.321/.388 with two home runs and two stolen bases over 13 games on the season. |
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Jackson Holliday Jackson Holliday Cleared to resume rehab assignment
Thu, May 7, 2026, 9:26 AM
The Orioles sent Holliday (hand) to Double-A Chesapeake on Thursday to resume a rehab assignment.
Analysis: Holliday has encountered multiple bumps in the road while coming back from right hamate bone surgery, having been pulled off a rehab assignment on two occasions with soreness and slashing only .176/.250/.235 in 14 games. He's ready to give it another try and should rejoin the Orioles' active roster at some point later this month if can avoid another setback. |
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Pete Alonso Pete Alonso Socks three-run shot
Thu, May 7, 2026, 7:19 AM
Alonso went 1-for-5 with a three-run home run in Wednesday's win over the Marlins.
Analysis: Alonso made an immediate impact, launching his three-run shot in the first inning. The veteran first baseman now has seven homers on the year, and he also extended his hitting streak to seven games. He owns a .360 average and 1.328 OPS with three homers, eight RBI and 10 runs scored over that stretch. |
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Rico Garcia Rico Garcia Picks up save Wednesday
Thu, May 7, 2026, 6:38 AM
Garcia recorded his second save of the season Wednesday against the Marlins after tossing a scoreless ninth inning, walking one and striking out one.
Analysis: Garcia needed just 15 pitches (nine strikes) to get the job done in the bottom of the ninth while holding a three-run lead. After issuing a leadoff walk to Owen Caissie, Garcia induced a double-play groundout from Otto Lopez before retiring Javier Sanoja on a game-ending strikeout. Garcia seems to be the top option to operate as the Orioles' closer as long as Ryan Helsley (elbow) is on the shelf and has been pitching very well of late. This was his sixth straight scoreless outing, a span where he's yet to allow a hit while posting a 6:2 K:BB through five frames. |
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Brandon Young Brandon Young Tosses quality start, earns win
Thu, May 7, 2026, 6:34 AM
Young (3-1) earned the win Wednesday against the Marlins after allowing three runs on four hits and three walks while striking out five across six innings.
Analysis: Young did just enough to record his first quality start of the season, but most important, he delivered a bounce-back performance after allowing 10 runs (four earned) in four frames against the Astros the last time out. This was also the first time Young pitched at least six innings in an outing, but the overall results have been far from attractive -- he has allowed at least three earned runs in each of his past three starts. Young will carry a 4.35 ERA, 1.45 WHIP and 14:8 K:BB into his next start, which is tentatively scheduled for next week against the Yankees. |
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Grant Wolfram Grant Wolfram Registers fifth hold
Wed, May 6, 2026, 11:21 PM
Wolfram picked up a hold Wednesday against the Marlins, allowing one run on two hits and no walks in two-thirds of an inning.
Analysis: The 29-year-old left-hander has now given up five earned runs in his last nine appearances, so he appears to be well out of contention for save chances in closer Ryan Helsley's (elbow) absence. Although Wolfram has a superb 20:1 K:BB with five holds over 13.0 innings, he also has a rocky 4.85 ERA and 1.54 WHIP. |
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Blaze Alexander Blaze Alexander Sitting after six straight starts
Wed, May 6, 2026, 4:55 PM
Alexander is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Marlins.
Analysis: Following a stretch of six consecutive starts at four different positions, Alexander will head to the bench. Despite going 7-for-19 at the dish to begin May, Alexander is still slashing just .222/.276/.247 on the season. Alexander's defensive versatility could allow him to continue seeing semi-regular playing time, but he's not doing much yet to warrant attention outside of AL-only leagues. |
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Rico Garcia Rico Garcia Notches win Tuesday
Wed, May 6, 2026, 9:04 AM
Garcia (3-0) picked up the win in Tuesday's 9-7 victory over the Marlins, walking one and striking out two over 1.1 scoreless innings.
Analysis: After Miami tied the game at 7-7 in the eighth inning off Andrew Kittredge, Garcia came on to get the final out of the frame and then delivered a perfect ninth after the O's struck for two runs in the top of the ninth. Garcia appears to be the top high-leverage option in the Baltimore bullpen while Ryan Helsley (elbow) is on the shelf, a role the former has earned with a 0.56 ERA, 0.38 WHIP and 18:5 K:BB through 16 innings. Over his 17 appearances so far in 2026, Garcia has recorded three wins, seven holds and one save, and he could be poised to boost the latter number over the next couple weeks. |
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Pete Alonso Pete Alonso Crosses plate four times in Miami
Wed, May 6, 2026, 8:57 AM
Alonso went 2-for-3 with two walks, two doubles, four runs scored and two RBI in Tuesday's 9-7 win over the Marlins.
Analysis: Facing a familiar foe from his NL East days with the Mets, Alonso put together one of his best performances as a member of the Orioles. The veteran first baseman has caught fire over the last week after a sluggish start to the season, hitting safely in six straight games while batting .400 (8-for-20) with four doubles, two homers, five RBI and nine runs. |
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