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Pete Alonso Pete Alonso Slugs ninth homer
Wed, May 20, 2026, 3:31 PM
Alonso went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in Wednesday's 5-3 loss to the Rays.
Analysis: The veteran first baseman took Jesse Scholtens deep in the sixth inning for a solo shot as the O's grabbed a 3-1 lead, but the bullpen couldn't make it stick. Alonso snapped a 10-game power drought in the process, and the homer was his ninth of the season to go along with a .228/.310/.434 slash line and 28 RBI in 50 contests. |
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Shane Baz Shane Baz Strong start wasted Wednesday
Wed, May 20, 2026, 3:27 PM
Baz didn't factor into the decision Wednesday as the Orioles were downed 5-3 by the Rays, allowing one run on two hits and three walks over six innings. He struck out six.
Analysis: The right-hander delivered his second straight quality start on 94 pitches (57 strikes), and Baz left the mound in line for his second win of the season, but the Baltimore bullpen couldn't close things out. Baz is still struggling to find the strike zone, however, and he's issued at least three free passes in four straight outings. He'll take a 4.87 ERA, 1.45 WHIP and 48:25 K:BB through 57.1 innings into his next start, which is scheduled to come at home early next week in a rematch with Tampa Bay. |
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Reed Trimble Reed Trimble Heads back to IL
Wed, May 20, 2026, 11:30 AM
Triple-A Norfolk placed Trimble on its 7-day injured list Tuesday due to right hamstring discomfort, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: After opening the season on Norfolk's IL due to a hamstring injury, Trimble returned to the lineup May 12. However, he played in just two games and went 2-for-8 with a pair of home runs, a stolen base, four RBI and three runs before returning to the shelf due to an apparent aggravation of the injury. The 25-year-old outfielder is without a clear timeline for a return. |
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Shelved with hip injury
Wed, May 20, 2026, 11:25 AM
Triple-A Norfolk placed Wells on its 7-day injured list Wednesday due to right hip discomfort, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
Analysis: The severity of the injury isn't known, but Wells will be out of action for at least a week while he recovers from the hip issue. Over his eight starts with Norfolk this season, the 24-year-old righty has posted a 4.50 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and 36:11 K:BB across 36 innings. |
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Returns from IL
Wed, May 20, 2026, 11:23 AM
Triple-A Norfolk reinstated Gillies (quadriceps) from its 7-day injured list and assigned him to Double-A Chesapeake on Tuesday.
Analysis: After suffering a quad strain in spring training, Gillies opened the season on Norfolk's IL, but he'll settle into a bullpen role at Chesapeake now that he's healthy again. Gillies was activated after he turned in a 1.64 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 14:4 K:BB in 11 innings across 10 rehab appearances between Single-A Delmarva and High-A Frederick. |
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Leody Taveras Leody Taveras Hitting bench Wednesday
Wed, May 20, 2026, 10:55 AM
Taveras is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rays.
Analysis: The switch-hitting Taveras will hit the bench for the second time in the series, with both of his absences coming when the Rays have sent lefty starters to the hill. Blaze Alexander will cover center field Wednesday and could end up working in a quasi-platoon with Taveras, who has been far more effective against right-handed pitching both this season and throughout his career. |
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Jackson Holliday Jackson Holliday Idle for series finale
Wed, May 20, 2026, 10:51 AM
Holliday is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rays.
Analysis: With the Orioles wrapping up their series in St. Petersburg with a day game after a night game, Holliday will get a breather. The 22-year-old returned from the injured list Monday and rejoined the lineup for Tuesday's 4-1 loss in what was his 2026 MLB debut. Holliday started at second base and went 0-for-2 with a strikeout before Jeremiah Jackson came on pinch hit for him in the top of the eighth inning. |
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Coby Mayo Coby Mayo Out of lineup Wednesday
Wed, May 20, 2026, 10:40 AM
Mayo is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rays, reports Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun
Analysis: Mayo is sitting out of Wednesday's matinee against Tampa Bay after going 0-for-2 with a walk Tuesday, ending his brief five-game hitting streak. Mayo is batting just .183 with five home runs and a .590 OPS in 140 plate appearances on the campaign. Weston Wilson will start at third base over Mayo in the series finale. |
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Kyle Bradish Kyle Bradish Yields two runs in loss
Tue, May 19, 2026, 8:42 PM
Bradish (2-6) took the loss against the Rays on Tuesday, allowing two runs on four hits and three walks while striking out six across 5.1 innings.
Analysis: Yandy Diaz (hand) had Bradish's number in Tuesday's contest, with the former smacking an RBI double and a solo homer in the first and sixth innings, respectively. Those ended up being the only runs Bradish gave up, but unfortunately for the right-hander, he didn't receive enough run support from his teammates to avoid the loss. He's taken the loss in four of his last five starts and sits at a 4.13 ERA and 1.51 WHIP across 52.1 innings. His next start is tentatively slated for next week at home in a rematch against Tampa Bay. |
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Taylor Ward Taylor Ward Goes deep against Tampa Bay
Tue, May 19, 2026, 8:35 PM
Ward went 1-for-4 with a solo home run during the Orioles' 4-1 loss to the Rays on Tuesday.
Analysis: Ward wasted no time getting the Orioles on the board after taking the second pitch he saw from Griffin Jax deep to left field for a leadoff home run. However, that ended up being the only run scored by Baltimore, with Ward accounting for one of his team's four hits in Tuesday's loss. It was Ward's second home run of the season, a far cry from the 36 homers he recorded with the Angels in 2025. However, his .788 OPS this season (215 plate appearances) is only a few ticks lower than last year (.792 OPS across 663 plate appearances). |
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Nursing wrist issue
Tue, May 19, 2026, 5:53 PM
Irish will be out of High-A Frederick's lineup for the next few days due to a right wrist bruise, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
Analysis: The 22-year-old suffered the injury during Sunday's game against Hudson Valley when he was hit by a pitch, but it appears he's avoided a serious injury. Irish is one of Baltimore's top prospects and has enjoyed a strong start to the 2026 campaign with seven homers, nine steals and an .874 OPS in his first 33 games at the High-A level. |
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Jackson Holliday Jackson Holliday Batting seventh in season debut
Tue, May 19, 2026, 4:00 PM
Holliday will start at second base and bat seventh in Tuesday's game versus the Rays.
Analysis: It will be the season debut with the Orioles for Holliday, who had right hamate bone surgery in February before encountering multiple setbacks. Per Andy Kostka of TheBanner.com, Holliday said he still feels a bit of soreness in his hand, but he's been told that's normal and it will eventually go away. Holliday was the Orioles' leadoff hitter for the bulk of last season, but he will slide into the No. 7 spot as the club eases him back into things. The 22-year-old slashed only .176/.291/.284 on his rehab assignment, though he reached base seven times and had one homer in his final four rehab games. |
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Cade Povich Cade Povich Receives cortisone injection
Tue, May 19, 2026, 3:13 PM
Povich (elbow) met with Dr. Keith Meister on Tuesday and is without an official timetable for his return after receiving a cortisone injection, Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun reports.
Analysis: The left-hander landed on the shelf May 8 due to elbow inflammation, and it appears he's avoided a serious injury after being evaluated further. Povich will be eligible to be reinstated from the injured list this weekend, but his lack of official return timeline indicates that his absence is likely to extend into June. |
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Colin Selby Colin Selby Having shoulder evaluated
Tue, May 19, 2026, 3:12 PM
Selby was recently evaluated by Dr. Chris Looze in Baltimore due to ongoing symptoms with his injured right shoulder, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
Analysis: Selby has been out all season with right shoulder inflammation and seems to have made little-to-no progress. He is still in the process of discussing treatment options, but it's unclear whether surgery is being considered. Selby held a 3.21 ERA and 14:2 K:BB over 14 innings out of the Orioles' bullpen in 2025. |
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Pete Alonso Pete Alonso Records first three-hit game
Tue, May 19, 2026, 1:26 PM
Alonso went 3-for-5 with a double and two RBI in Monday's 16-6 loss to the Rays.
Analysis: Alonso registered his first three-hit performance of the year Monday, as well as his third multi-hit effort in his last five games. The All-Star first baseman is still slashing a career-low .225/.307/.423 with eight home runs, 12 doubles and 26 RBI across 205 plate appearances, but he's fared better at the dish recently. Over his last 20 outings, Alonso has gone 20-for-75 (.267) with five homers, six doubles and 16 RBI. |
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Maverick Handley Maverick Handley DFA'd by Baltimore
Tue, May 19, 2026, 11:49 AM
The Orioles designated Handley for assignment Tuesday.
Analysis: The 28-year-old was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk on Monday and has now lost his place on Baltimore's 40-man roster. Handley has had two stints in the majors this season and struck out in his lone plate appearance. |
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Albert Suarez Albert Suarez Back with big club
Tue, May 19, 2026, 11:46 AM
The Orioles selected Suarez's contract from Triple-A Norfolk on Tuesday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
Analysis: Suarez will provide a much-needed fresh relief arm after the Orioles' bullpen had to cover 4.1 innings in Monday's blowout loss to the Rays. He's posted a 3.45 ERA and a 9:9 K:BB in 15.2 innings with Baltimore this season. |
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Cameron Foster Cameron Foster Optioned to Triple-A
Tue, May 19, 2026, 11:43 AM
The Orioles optioned Foster to Triple-A Norfolk on Tuesday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
Analysis: Foster made only one appearance during this most recent stint with the big club, surrendering four runs over 1.1 innings. His spot on the roster and in the bullpen will be absorbed by Albert Suarez. |
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Adley Rutschman Adley Rutschman Goes yard Monday
Tue, May 19, 2026, 8:40 AM
Rutschman went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, an additional RBI, an additional run scored, a walk and a strikeout in Monday's loss to the Rays.
Analysis: Rutschman blasted his seventh long ball of the season -- and third over his last nine games -- off reliever Chase Solesky in the seventh inning. Despite the uptick in power, Rutschman has been struggling to put the ball in play of late. He hit .356 with a 1.067 OPS between March and April, but those numbers have plummeted to a .193 average with a .645 OPS in 15 May contests. |
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Trevor Rogers Trevor Rogers Struggles once again
Tue, May 19, 2026, 7:48 AM
Rogers (2-5) was tagged with the loss Monday against the Rays after allowing eight runs (seven earned) on eight hits and two walks across 3.2 innings. He struck out three.
Analysis: Rogers was tagged with the loss for a fifth straight start, and this was the third consecutive outing in which he couldn't pitch past the fourth inning. The struggles are real for the seven-year veteran, who owns a bloated 11.84 ERA, 2.26 WHIP and 19:10 K:BB through 19 frames in that stretch. Rogers is scheduled to make his next start during the weekend series against the Tigers, and while there's no talk of him being removed from the rotation for the time being, he likely can't afford any more significant stumbles. |
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