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Blaze Alexander Blaze Alexander Battling back spasms
Tue, Sep 8, 2026, 9:03 PM
Alexander was removed from Tuesday's game against the Guardians due to back spasms, Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun reports.
Analysis: Alexander went 1-for-3 with a run scored before his back forced him out of the game in the ninth inning. The team hasn't provided any details regarding the severity of his injury, but if the 27-year-old needs to miss time, Jackson Holliday would be next in line to start at second base. |
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Gunnar Henderson Gunnar Henderson Leaves early Tuesday
Tue, Sep 8, 2026, 8:33 PM
Henderson was removed from Tuesday's game against the Guardians with an apparent foot injury, Andy Kostka of TheBanner.com reports.
Analysis: Henderson fouled a ball off his foot during his at-bat in the eighth inning. He initially remained in the game, drew a walk and advanced to second on a Coby Mayo groundout, but he was then pulled after a visit from a trainer. He'll likely undergo imaging to determine whether he suffered a fracture, and the Orioles may provide more information on his health after the game. |
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Christian Encarnacion-Strand Christian Encarnacion-Strand On bench Tuesday
Tue, Sep 8, 2026, 2:03 PM
Encarnacion-Strand is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Guardians.
Analysis: Encarnacion-Strand started the previous five games and will get a breather Tuesday after going 5-for-19 (.263 average) with two doubles, a homer and three RBI during that span. Coby Mayo will replace him in the lineup as the designated hitter while Blaze Alexander shifts to third base. |
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Ryan Mountcastle Ryan Mountcastle Resumes hitting progression
Tue, Sep 8, 2026, 1:07 PM
Mountcastle (foot/oblique) has resumed a hitting progression, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Mountcastle initially went down with a left foot fracture in mid-April, but it's an oblique strain he suffered in late July that's been the more recent cause of his continued absence. A return before the end of the month remains possible, but even if that happens, Mountcastle's role could be relatively limited. |
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Christian Franklin Christian Franklin Begins hitting progression
Tue, Sep 8, 2026, 1:04 PM
Franklin (hand) has begun a hitting progression, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Franklin landed on the 10-day injured list one week ago with left hand inflammation, so it's a good sign that he's been cleared to hit again already. It's seems unlikely that he'll be ready for activation when first eligible Friday, but he should return sometime this month if he continues to progress. |
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Ryan Helsley Ryan Helsley Slated for live BP on Tuesday
Tue, Sep 8, 2026, 1:00 PM
Helsley (elbow) will throw a live batting practice session Tuesday, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: It will be Helsley's first time facing hitters since he went down with right elbow inflammation in late June. If things go well Tuesday, Helsley's next step could be a rehab assignment. The veteran reliever is tracking toward a return later this month, though the Orioles could opt to shut him down if they fall out of the wild-card race. |
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Coby Mayo Coby Mayo First career multi-homer game
Mon, Sep 7, 2026, 4:19 PM
Mayo went 2-for-5 with two home runs and three RBI in Monday's 6-3 win over Cleveland.
Analysis: Mayo crushed a solo shot in the third inning and walloped a two-run homer in the sixth to attain his first career multi-homer game. He should continue to see regular playing time versus left-handed pitching, posting a ridiculous 1.136 OPS in 133 at-bats against southpaws this season. On the year, Mayo is hitting .224 with 21 long balls, 14 doubles and 58 RBI over 352 at-bats. |
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Josh Walker Josh Walker Nabs one-out save
Mon, Sep 7, 2026, 3:52 PM
Walker recorded the final out to earn the save in Monday's win over Cleveland.
Analysis: Nathaniel Lowe took Andrew Kittredge yard for a three-run jack earlier in the ninth inning, but Walker extinguished the fire to preserve the win for Baltimore. It was the first save of the season for Walker, who has a 2.01 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 23:8 K:BB with three holds over 22.1 innings. The southpaw doesn't figure to see many more save opportunities down the stretch. |
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Trevor Rogers Trevor Rogers Fans six in win No. 10
Mon, Sep 7, 2026, 3:45 PM
Rogers (10-9) notched the win against Cleveland on Monday, allowing one run on six hits and no walks in 7.1 innings. He struck out six.
Analysis: Rogers emptied the tank for the Orioles on Monday amid a heated American League playoff race, throwing a season-high 104 pitches in a season-long outing. The left-hander has really turned his campaign around following a dismal start to the year, yielding two earned runs or fewer in 13 of his last 17 appearances since the beginning of June. He'll take a 4.15 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 138:37 K:BB over 151.2 innings into his next scheduled start in Toronto. |
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Leody Taveras Leody Taveras Hitting bench Monday
Mon, Sep 7, 2026, 12:22 PM
Taveras is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Guardians.
Analysis: Taveras will hit the bench for the third time in six games as the Orioles kick off a three-game set against the Guardians. Even though Luis Robert's (hamstring) recent move to the injured list has eased the logjam in the Baltimore outfield a bit, Taveras could still be in store for a part-time role if the Orioles elect to prioritize Blaze Alexander in right field ahead of him. |
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Colton Cowser Colton Cowser Left out of lineup Monday
Mon, Sep 7, 2026, 12:19 PM
Cowser is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Guardians.
Analysis: After going 0-for-3 with two strikeouts in Sunday's 3-1 loss to the Red Sox while lefty Payton Tolle started for the opposition, the left-handed-hitting Cowser will be held out of the lineup while the Orioles face a second consecutive lefty starter (Joey Cantillo). Rece Hinds will take Cowser's spot in center field and will bat eighth. |
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Felix Bautista Felix Bautista Return not imminent
Mon, Sep 7, 2026, 11:18 AM
Manager Craig Albernaz said Monday that Bautista's (shoulder) return from the 60-day injured list isn't imminent, Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun reports.
Analysis: Bautista kicked off his rehab assignment in late August and has made five appearances with Double-A Chesapeake and Triple-A Norfolk, allowing four runs on three hits and six walks with five strikeouts across four innings. He hasn't pitched in the big leagues since July 20 of last year due to shoulder surgery. |
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Tyler O'Neill Tyler O'Neill Set to miss additional time
Mon, Sep 7, 2026, 11:09 AM
Manager Craig Albernaz said Monday that O'Neill's shoulder isn't responding to rehab the way they'd hoped, and he's dealing with a "significant" injury, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: O'Neill was eligible to come off the 10-day injured list this week, but that isn't going to happen, as he'll miss more time with his strained right rotator cuff. The 31-year-old has had an injury-marred two seasons in Baltimore. After appearing in just 54 games last season, O'Neill has been limited to 85 appearances in 2026. He has a miserable .206/.296/.383 slash line across 139 career games with the Orioles. |
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Ryan Helsley Ryan Helsley Set for live BP
Mon, Sep 7, 2026, 10:51 AM
Manager Craig Albernaz said Monday that Helsley (elbow) will throw live batting practice Tuesday or Wednesday, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Helsley last pitched for Baltimore on June 27 due to elbow inflammation. He's been throwing since early August but will finally face hitters this week, giving him a chance to pitch again this regular season. Helsley has been limited to 17 appearances this season, registering eight saves with a 4.11 ERA, 1.44 WHIP and 21:9 K:BB across 15.1 innings. |
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Kyle Bradish Kyle Bradish Labors in loss
Sun, Sep 6, 2026, 7:36 PM
Bradish (7-13) took the loss against the Red Sox on Sunday, allowing three unearned runs on two hits and four walks with three strikeouts over four innings.
Analysis: Bradish was done in by a three-run homer in the second after Gunnar Henderson committed an error with two outs. He labored overall, though, needing 85 pitches to complete just four innings. It's been a tough second half for the 29-year-old, who owns a 4.63 ERA in nine outings since the All-Star break while failing to exceed five frames four times over that stretch. He'll take a 3.91 ERA, 1.42 WHIP and 140:68 K:BB across 152 innings this season into a road matchup with the Blue Jays next weekend. |
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Anthony Nunez Anthony Nunez Returns to Baltimore
Sun, Sep 6, 2026, 11:35 AM
The Orioles recalled Nunez from Triple-A Norfolk on Sunday.
Analysis: Nunez has been up and down between the majors and minors this season and has posted a 4.29 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and 55:25 K:BB over 50.1 innings spanning 44 relief appearances while with the big-league club. He's been deployed mainly in low-leverage situations but does have three wins, three saves and seven holds. Nunez is taking the active-roster spot of Luis Robert, who landed on the 10-day IL due to a hamstring injury. |
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Luis Robert Jr. Luis Robert Jr. Lands on IL with hamstring issue
Sun, Sep 6, 2026, 11:30 AM
The Orioles placed Robert on the 10-day injured list Sunday due to left hamstring discomfort.
Analysis: Robert's absence from the starting lineup for a second straight day in Sunday's series finale versus the Red Sox seemed to hint that the veteran outfielder was nursing an injury, and the Orioles confirmed as much about an hour before first pitch. Since Robert's placement on the IL is retroactive to Saturday, he'll be eligible for activation Sept. 15, and manager Craig Albernaz hopes the outfielder will be ready to go at that time, per Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun. After being claimed off waivers from the Mets on Aug. 31, Robert went 2-for-11 with a home run, a double, a walk, three RBI and two runs through his first three games with Baltimore. |
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Jackson Holliday Jackson Holliday Getting day off versus lefty
Sun, Sep 6, 2026, 11:09 AM
Holliday is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Red Sox.
Analysis: Though he was included in the lineup against southpaw Ranger Suarez during Friday's 1-0 loss, the left-handed-hitting Holliday will retreat to the bench Sunday while lefty Payton Tolle toes the rubber for the Red Sox. Blaze Alexander will cover second base in Holliday's stead in the series finale. |
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Dylan Beavers Dylan Beavers Idle against southpaw
Sun, Sep 6, 2026, 11:07 AM
Beavers is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Red Sox.
Analysis: The left-handed-hitting Beavers will head to the bench for the second time in the series while the Red Sox send a southpaw (Payton Tolle) to the bump for the finale. The Orioles will roll out a starting outfield of Rece Hinds, Colton Cowser and Leody Taveras from left to right Sunday. |
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Blaze Alexander Blaze Alexander Settling into regular role
Sun, Sep 6, 2026, 11:05 AM
Alexander will start at second base and bat leadoff in Sunday's game against the Red Sox, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Since being reinstated from the injured list Aug. 28, Alexander has now picked up eight starts in 11 games while occupying four different positions during that span. Alexander is hitting .300 since his activation, but all nine of his hits have been singles, and he's provided few counting statistics (three runs, one RBI and one stolen base). |
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