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Albert Suarez Albert Suarez Back with Baltimore
Fri, May 1, 2026, 4:34 PM
The Orioles selected Suarez's contract from Triple-A Norfolk on Friday.
Analysis: After electing free agency Wednesday, Suarez returned to the O's on a minor-league deal Thursday and will now rejoin Baltimore's bullpen to replace the injured Ryan Helsley (elbow). Suarez has been effective as a long reliever in the big leagues this year, posting a 3.46 ERA and 1.15 WHIP through 13 innings across five appearances. |
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Ryan Helsley Ryan Helsley Placed on injured list
Fri, May 1, 2026, 4:30 PM
The Orioles placed Helsley on the 15-day injured list Friday with right elbow inflammation, retroactive to Wednesday.
Analysis: Helsley threw a perfect ninth inning Tuesday to lock down his seventh save of the season, but he appears to have come away from his latest outing with an elbow issue that will force him to spend at least two weeks on the shelf. Albert Suarez will come up from Triple-A Norfolk to fill the open spot in Baltimore's bullpen; meanwhile, Rico Garcia (0.66 ERA) and Yennier Cano (1.69 ERA) could see an increase in save opportunities while Helsley is on the shelf. |
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Jeremiah Jackson Jeremiah Jackson Not in Friday's lineup
Fri, May 1, 2026, 3:36 PM
Jackson is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Yankees, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
Analysis: The 26-year-old opened the season in a bit of a timeshare at second base, but he grabbed hold of the everyday job with a hot start and is now sitting after starting 19 straight games. Jackson's bat has cooled off lately, however, as he's slashing just .200/.238/.300 in his past 11 contests. Blaze Alexander is manning the keystone Friday for Baltimore. |
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Cameron Foster Cameron Foster Sent to Triple-A
Fri, May 1, 2026, 3:29 PM
The Orioles optioned Foster to Triple-A Norfolk on Friday.
Analysis: The right-hander was called up Wednesday and allowed a run over two innings Thursday versus the Astros. Foster will head back to the minors to create roster space for Cade Povich, who is starting Friday's game against the Yankees. |
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Cade Povich Cade Povich Promoted to start Friday
Fri, May 1, 2026, 3:18 PM
Povich was recalled from Triple-A Norfolk and will start Friday's game against the Yankees.
Analysis: The left-hander is filling the rotation spot vacated by Trevor Rogers, who recently landed on the injured list due to an illness. Povich has pitched well in his two major-league outings (one start) this year, giving up three earned runs with a 7:3 K:BB across 12.1 innings. Rogers isn't expected to be out for long, so Povich may only stay up with the big club for a couple turns through the rotation. |
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Brandon Young Brandon Young Stumbles vs. Houston
Thu, Apr 30, 2026, 9:11 PM
Young (2-1) took the loss in the second game of Thursday's doubleheader against the Astros, allowing 10 runs (seven earned) on 10 hits and two walks over four innings. He struck out two.
Analysis: Young was solid in his first two major-league starts, allowing just three runs over 10.2 innings. It was a drastically different story Thursday, however, as the Astros tagged the right-hander for five runs in the first inning and another four in the fourth. Despite the rough showing, Young figures to get at least one more look in Baltimore's rotation with Trevor Rogers (illness) and Dean Kramer (quadriceps) sidelined. He's tentatively lined up to face the Marlins on the road in his next outing. |
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Jose Espada Jose Espada Sent back to Triple-A
Thu, Apr 30, 2026, 8:33 PM
Espada was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk after Thursday's doubleheader against the Astros.
Analysis: Espada was added to the major-league roster ahead of the doubleheader, and he pitched a scoreless inning, allowing two hits in the team's 10-3 win over Houston in the matinee. The right-hander will now have to wait for his next chance to join the big-league club down the road this season. |
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Cade Povich Cade Povich Expected to be called up Friday
Thu, Apr 30, 2026, 7:02 PM
Povich is expected to be called up from Triple-A Norfolk on Friday, Andy Kostka of TheBanner.com reports.
Analysis: Povich will return to the major-league roster after being sent down to Norfolk on April 13. The southpaw will help fill the void of Trevor Rogers (illness) in the Orioles' starting rotation after Rogers was placed on the 15-day injured list Wednesday. Povich has made two appearances, including one start, with Baltimore this season, posting an impressive 2.19 ERA and 0.97 WHIP with seven strikeouts over 12.1 innings. He appears to be on track to draw a start on the mound Friday or Saturday against the Yankees. |
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Chris Bassitt Chris Bassitt Grabs win in opener
Thu, Apr 30, 2026, 3:04 PM
Bassitt (2-2) earned the win Thursday in the first game of a doubleheader with the Astros, allowing a run on seven hits and a walk over 6.2 innings. He struck out seven.
Analysis: It was easily the best outing of the season thus far for Bassitt, who logged a season high in strikeouts en route to his first quality start. The right-hander held Houston off the board for six innings before Christian Vazquez drove in a run with two outs in the seventh. Bassitt's ERA now sits at 5.46 with a 1.86 WHIP and 17:14 K:BB across six starts (28 innings) this year. He'll look to build on Thursday's performance his next time out, tentatively scheduled to come next week in Miami. |
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Coby Mayo Coby Mayo Idle for nightcap
Thu, Apr 30, 2026, 2:35 PM
Mayo isn't in the lineup for the second game of Thursday's doubleheader against Houston, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Mayo will grab a seat on the bench to begin Game 2 after going 0-for-4 with a strikeout in the earlier game. Weston Wilson will start at third base and bat eighth in Mayo's absence. |
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Adley Rutschman Adley Rutschman Taking seat during nightcap
Thu, Apr 30, 2026, 2:31 PM
Rutschman isn't in the lineup for the second game of Thursday's doubleheader against the Astros, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Rutschman went 2-for-4 with a grand slam and an additional run scored during Baltimore's 10-3 win in Game 1, and he'll get a chance to rest his legs during the second half of Thursday's festivities. Samuel Basallo will do the catching instead for starter Brandon Young. |
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Samuel Basallo Samuel Basallo Resting for early game
Thu, Apr 30, 2026, 11:15 AM
Basallo is out of the lineup for the first game of the Orioles' doubleheader with the Astros.
Analysis: Adley Rutschman will handle catching duties for the first game of the twin bill, but Basallo will presumably draw the start behind the plate for the nightcap. After producing four extra-base hits (two home runs, two doubles) over his last four games, Basallo has raised his season OPS nearly 200 points. |
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Leody Taveras Leody Taveras Idle for early game
Thu, Apr 30, 2026, 11:13 AM
Taveras is out of the lineup for the first game of Thursday's doubleheader versus the Astros.
Analysis: Colton Cowser will patrol center field for Baltimore in the first game of the day, but Taveras will likely enter the starting nine for the nightcap. Taveras has recorded at least one hit in 10 of his last 14 games, batting .267 with two home runs, one steal, 11 RBI and seven runs during that stretch. |
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Jackson Holliday Jackson Holliday Resuming rehab assignment next week
Thu, Apr 30, 2026, 10:09 AM
Holliday (hand) expects to resume his rehab assignment next week, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
Analysis: Holliday's return from a broken hamate bone in his right hand has gone about as rough as possible, as he's had to be pulled off his rehab assignment twice now due to nagging soreness in the surgically-repaired hand. There remains no firm timetable for his return to the Baltimore lineup, and he needs to show he can make it through several rehab contests without issue. Holliday has slashed just .176/.250/.235 across 56 plate appearances in the minors this season. |
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Trevor Rogers Trevor Rogers Expected back when first eligible
Thu, Apr 30, 2026, 9:56 AM
Orioles manager Craig Albernaz said Friday that he expects Rogers (illness) to return from the 15-day injured list when first eligible, Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun reports.
Analysis: Rogers has the flu and spent the previous couple days at home. He will probably be healthy enough to return before his 15 days are up, but the Orioles elected to play it safe and put the southpaw on the IL. Rogers is eligible for activation May 11, and he could slot back into the rotation that day against the Yankees. |
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Jose Espada Jose Espada Summoned to be 27th man
Thu, Apr 30, 2026, 8:32 AM
The Orioles recalled Espada from Triple-A Norfolk on Thursday.
Analysis: Espada will serve as the 27th man for the Orioles during their doubleheader Thursday versus the Astros. The 29-year-old hasn't been particularly sharp with Norfolk in the early going, allowing seven runs (six earned) with a 7:9 K:BB over 10 frames. Espada will likely be sent back down after Thursday's games. |
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Cameron Foster Cameron Foster Recalled from Triple-A
Wed, Apr 29, 2026, 6:01 PM
The Orioles recalled Foster from Triple-A Norfolk on Wednesday.
Analysis: The O's optioned Foster to the minors on Saturday, but he'll now return to the big club following Trevor Rogers' (illness) move to the injured list. Foster has struggled to find his footing in the majors so far, allowing four earned runs on nine hits and five walks through just 5.2 innings. |
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Trevor Rogers Trevor Rogers Lands on injured list
Wed, Apr 29, 2026, 5:57 PM
The Orioles placed Rogers on the 15-day injured list Wednesday due to an illness, retroactive to Sunday.
Analysis: Rogers has been having a rough go of things on the mound lately, posting a 9.53 ERA and 2.12 WHIP over 11.1 innings across his last three starts. He was forced out of his most recent outing after giving up three earned runs in just 1.2 frames and now seems to be fighting off an illness severe enough to warrant a trip to the injured list. Cameron Foster will come up from the minors in a corresponding move to add depth to Baltimore's bullpen, though it remains unclear who will fill the void in the rotation. |
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Chris Bassitt Chris Bassitt Orioles-Astros game postponed
Wed, Apr 29, 2026, 1:36 PM
Bassitt is no longer scheduled to start Wednesday after the Orioles' game against the Astros was postponed due to inclement weather.
Analysis: The game will be made up as part of a traditional doubleheader Thursday. Bassitt is slated to start the first of those two games, while Brandon Young receives the nod for the second contest, per Jake Rill of MLB.com. |
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Ryan Helsley Ryan Helsley Notches seventh save
Wed, Apr 29, 2026, 8:20 AM
Helsley worked a perfect ninth inning Tuesday without striking anyone out to record his seventh save of the season in a 5-3 win over the Astros.
Analysis: Two flyouts and a failed bunt attempt by Jose Altuve got the job done for Helsley, who's a perfect 7-for-7 in converting save chances to begin the year. The right-hander appears to have put last season's troubles with the Mets mostly behind him, and through 10.2 innings for the Orioles he's delivered a 2.53 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and 15:7 K:BB. |
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