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Michael Siani Michael Siani Added to big-league roster
Sat, Jun 20, 2026, 7:52 PM
Siani was recalled from Triple-A Norfolk on Saturday, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports.
Analysis: The 26-year-old outfielder was claimed off waivers from the Dodgers last month and will now get his first opportunity with the Orioles, replacing Adley Rutschman (concussion) on the active roster. Siani has struggled to a .425 OPS in his time with Norfolk this season (15 games) and will likely fill a bench role while up with Baltimore. |
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Adley Rutschman Adley Rutschman Lands on 7-day concussion IL
Sat, Jun 20, 2026, 7:47 PM
The Orioles placed Rutschman (head) on the 7-day concussion injured list Saturday, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports.
Analysis: An errant throw struck Rutschman in the head during Thursday's contest, and he will need some down time as a result of the injury. He will also need to eventually clear concussion protocol before returning to action. With Sam Huff already up providing depth behind the plate, the O's will replace Rutschman with an outfielder in Michael Siani. |
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Adley Rutschman Adley Rutschman Out again Saturday
Sat, Jun 20, 2026, 6:01 PM
Rutschman (head) is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Dodgers, Jacob Calvin Meyer of The Baltimore Sun reports.
Analysis: This marks Rutschman's second consecutive absence from the starting nine after he was hit in the head by an errant throw while running to first base Thursday. Samuel Basallo will do the catching once again with Gunnar Henderson at DH and Blaze Alexander at shortstop. |
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Adley Rutschman Adley Rutschman Out of lineup Friday
Fri, Jun 19, 2026, 6:28 PM
Rutschman (head) isn't in the lineup for Friday's game against the Dodgers, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
Analysis: Rutschman will take a day to recover after getting hit in the head by a bad throw while running to first base in the ninth inning of Thursday's game. Samuel Basallo will fill in behind the plate, moving Taylor Ward into the DH spot and giving Jeremiah Jackson a start in left field. |
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Shane Baz Shane Baz Takes loss despite quality start
Thu, Jun 18, 2026, 8:07 PM
Baz (4-7) took the loss Thursday against the Mariners, allowing three runs on five hits and two walks while striking out nine over seven innings.
Analysis: Baz's outing got off to a rocky start as Seattle pushed across three runs in the first inning, but the right-hander was excellent from that point forward. After allowing five hits during his first trip through the Mariners' lineup, Baz didn't surrender another hit the rest of the way and retired 15 of the final 16 batters he faced before exiting. The three earned runs matched the most he has allowed in a start since May 15, as he entered Thursday with a 2.05 ERA over his previous five outings. Baz now owns a 4.04 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and 76:34 K:BB across 89 innings and is scheduled to face the Angels on the road in his next start. |
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Adley Rutschman Adley Rutschman Hit in head, exits game
Thu, Jun 18, 2026, 5:38 PM
Rutschman was removed from Thursday's game against Seattle after getting hit in the head by a throw, Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun reports.
Analysis: An errant throw to first base connected with Rutschman's helmet while he was attempting to leg out an infield hit in the ninth inning. He was taken out of the game immediately after the incident and will presumably enter concussion protocol. An update on his status may come after the game. |
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Back in action
Thu, Jun 18, 2026, 12:54 PM
Honeycutt (quadriceps) returned to High-A Frederick's lineup Tuesday.
Analysis: After missing some time with left quadriceps tightness, Honeycutt has gone 1-for-5 with a double, a walk and two RBI over two games since returning to action. The 23-year-old outfielder took the Grapefruit League by storm earlier this year, homering in each of his first four at-bats during spring training with the Orioles, but he's slashing just .200/.305/.407 with eight homers, seven doubles, 25 RBI and 18 stolen bases over 175 plate appearances at the High-A level. |
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Brandon Young Brandon Young Takes loss in quality start
Tue, Jun 16, 2026, 11:21 PM
Young (5-2) allowed three runs on four hits and four walks while striking out two over six innings to take the loss versus the Mariners on Tuesday.
Analysis: Young had his best outing of the season against the Mariners in his last start, but he wasn't quite as good in the rematch in Seattle. It was still a fifth straight quality start for the right-hander, who has given the Orioles good pitching more often than not. He's now at a 3.18 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 44:23 K:BB over 62.1 innings across 11 starts this season. Young's lack of strikeouts limits his usefulness in fantasy, but he's allowed three runs or less in all but one of his starts. He's projected for a tough road start versus the Dodgers in his next outing. |
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Coby Mayo Coby Mayo Day off Tuesday
Tue, Jun 16, 2026, 6:51 PM
Mayo is not in the starting lineup Tuesday against the Mariners, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
Analysis: Mayo will take a seat for another contest, making it four of the last six that he has not been in the starting lineup. Blaze Alexander appears to have supplanted him in the pecking order at third base, starting at the hot corner and batting eighth in the series opener versus Seattle. |
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Dylan Beavers Dylan Beavers Beginning assignment Thursday
Tue, Jun 16, 2026, 6:48 PM
Beavers (oblique) is expected to begin a rehab assignment at Double-A Chesapeake on Thursday, Andy Kostka of TheBanner.com reports.
Analysis: Beavers was cleared to begin facing live pitching Monday, and barring a sudden setback, he'll begin testing his strained right oblique in a competitive setting later this week. The 24-year-old outfielder has been sidelined for about a month and will likely require a handful of appearances in the minors before being cleared to return from the IL. |
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Chris Bassitt Chris Bassitt Starting throwing progression
Tue, Jun 16, 2026, 6:45 PM
Bassitt (back) received a facet injection to his lower back Friday, and he's set to begin his throwing progression, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Bassitt was placed on the 15-day injured list June 8 due to low back discomfort, but he now appears to be set to begin to working towards a return to action. The right-hander will likely require at least one bullpen session and potentially a round of live batting practice before he'd begin a minor-league rehab assignment. Bassitt is first eligible to be activated from the IL on June 20, but he seems likely to remain sidelined into July at this point. |
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Dean Kremer Dean Kremer Gearing up for rehab assignment
Tue, Jun 16, 2026, 6:41 PM
Kremer (quadriceps) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Norfolk this week, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Kremer threw live batting practice for the second time in a week Tuesday, and he'll now transition into game action with the Triple-A squad. Considering he's been since late April while recovering from a right quadriceps strain, the right-hander will likely require a few outings with Norfolk to get up to speed before he'd be added to the major-league roster in early July. |
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Cade Povich Cade Povich Set to begin rehab assignment
Tue, Jun 16, 2026, 6:36 PM
Povich (elbow) will begin a minor-league rehab assignment with Double-A Chesapeake this week, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Povich has been sidelined since early May while nursing left elbow inflammation. The southpaw threw live batting practice Tuesday, and he appears to have left the session without any concerns moving forward. Povich may require multiple rehab starts to shake off some rust, but time will tell what the team's plan is. |
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Yaramil Hiraldo Yaramil Hiraldo Set for live BP
Tue, Jun 16, 2026, 6:32 PM
Hiraldo (shoulder) will throw live batting practice Friday, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Hiraldo has slowly been working his way back from right shoulder inflammation, which has sidelined him since early April. The right-hander resumed throwing off a mound in early June, and Friday's session will be a significant step forward, if he's able to complete the session unscathed. Hiraldo will likely require multiple outings during a minor-league rehab assignment in order to get back up to speed, but he could return to the major-league roster before the end of the month. |
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Anthony Nunez Anthony Nunez Relegated to minors
Tue, Jun 16, 2026, 2:20 PM
Baltimore optioned Nunez to Triple-A Norfolk on Tuesday.
Analysis: Nunez was last seen in action on Sunday after pitching one scoreless inning against San Diego. On the campaign, the right-hander posted a 4.98 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 38:14 K:BB through 34.1 innings. The 24-year-old will head down to Norfolk to make room for Ryan Helsley on the active roster. |
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Ryan Helsley Ryan Helsley Reinstated from injured list
Tue, Jun 16, 2026, 2:18 PM
The Orioles activated Helsley (elbow) from the 15-day injured list Tuesday.
Analysis: Helsley wound up being sidelined for seven weeks with right elbow inflammation. He struck out five of seven batters faced over two scoreless rehab innings with Triple-A Norfolk and should slide right back into the closer role in Baltimore. Helsley posted a 2.53 ERA and 15:7 K:BB over 10.2 frames while notching seven saves before he got injured. |
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Trevor Rogers Trevor Rogers Finding rhythm in June
Sun, Jun 14, 2026, 6:55 PM
Rogers (3-7) took the loss Sunday against the Padres, allowing two runs on five hits and two walks in six innings. He struck out four.
Analysis: Although he's still struggling for strikeouts, Rogers is certainly finding a rhythm on the mound recently. The 28-year-old southpaw has recorded fewer than five punchouts in eight consecutive starts, but he does have a 3.12 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and 10:4 K:BB over 17.1 innings covering three outings in June thus far. Rogers will try to further improve on his 5.86 ERA, 1.45 WHIP and 48:22 K:BB over 66 frames going forward, but he'll have his work cut out with a road outing against the Dodgers on tap for his next appearance. |
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Jackson Holliday Jackson Holliday Taking seat Sunday
Sun, Jun 14, 2026, 11:22 AM
Holliday is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Padres.
Analysis: Jeremiah Jackson will receive the nod at second base while Holliday appears to be receiving a planned rest day for the series finale. Holliday had covered the keystone in each of the Orioles' last 11 games, going 6-for-36 (.167 average) with one home run, five RBI and four runs over that stretch. |
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Tyler O'Neill Tyler O'Neill Back on bench Sunday
Sun, Jun 14, 2026, 11:20 AM
O'Neill is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Padres.
Analysis: O'Neill had been included in the starting nine in four of the past five games and went 6-for-16 with four doubles and a walk during that stretch, but he might have to settle for more of a part-time role moving forward. Samuel Basallo recently missed three straight games due to a left elbow issue, but he made his return to the lineup Thursday and should be prioritized ahead of O'Neill at designated hitter. O'Neill should still get the chance to play regularly versus lefties, and he'll likely get some occasional opportunities in right field against right-handed pitching at the expense of Leody Taveras. |
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Coby Mayo Coby Mayo Slipping into timeshare
Sun, Jun 14, 2026, 11:15 AM
Mayo is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Padres.
Analysis: Mayo will be on the bench for the third time in five games, with the Orioles having faced right-handed pitchers in each of those contests. He appears to have faded into a timeshare at the position with Blaze Alexander, who will receive the starting nod Sunday. Since the beginning of June, Mayo has slugged three home runs, but he's hitting just .184 and has struck out a 43.6 percent clip. |
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