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Adley Rutschman Adley Rutschman On bench Tuesday
Tue, Apr 7, 2026, 11:57 AM
Rutschman is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the White Sox, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
Analysis: It's the second time on the bench in Baltimore's past three games for Rutschman, who is batting .292 (7-for-24) with four doubles, two RBI and three runs through his first eight games of the season. Samuel Basallo is stepping in behind the plate while Gunnar Henderson rests his legs as the designated hitter. |
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Nick Raquet Nick Raquet Reporting to major-league club
Tue, Apr 7, 2026, 10:54 AM
The Orioles recalled Raquet from Triple-A Norfolk on Tuesday.
Analysis: Raquet was acquired via trade from the Cardinals on Monday and will go directly onto the Orioles' roster. The left-hander made two scoreless appearances for St. Louis last season and had allowed one run with a 3:0 K:BB over his first three innings with Triple-A Memphis this season. Raquet will give manager Craig Albernaz another lefty option in the bullpen. |
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Brandon Young Brandon Young Optioned after spot start
Tue, Apr 7, 2026, 10:51 AM
The Orioles optioned Young to Triple-A Norfolk on Tuesday.
Analysis: Young tossed five shutout innings in a spot start Monday against the White Sox, but the Orioles will nonetheless replace him on the roster with reliever Nick Raquet. Baltimore could recall Dean Kremer from Norfolk when it needs a starter for this weekend against the Giants. |
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Zach Eflin Zach Eflin Moved to 60-day IL
Tue, Apr 7, 2026, 9:24 AM
The Orioles transferred Eflin (elbow) to the 60-day injured list Tuesday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
Analysis: There's no word yet on the second opinion of the MRI on Eflin's right elbow. However, it's not a good sign that the Orioles have elected to shift him to the 60-IL, which makes Eflin ineligible to return until May 31. Brandon Young pitched well Monday versus the White Sox in Eflin's place, and his performance could earn him another start this weekend versus the Giants. |
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Ryan Helsley Ryan Helsley Holds on for third save
Mon, Apr 6, 2026, 11:07 PM
Helsley picked up the save in Monday's win over the White Sox. He allowed one run on a hit and two walks with a strikeout over one inning.
Analysis: Helsley worked himself into a jam after issuing two walks to open the ninth inning but was able to preserve a two-run lead and secure his third save of the young campaign in an Orioles win. After delivering a pair of scoreless innings in his first two appearances of the season, the hard-throwing right-hander has allowed a run in each of his past two outings. Overall, Helsley owns a 5.40 ERA and 2.40 WHIP, though the 3.1-inning sample is too small to draw any meaningful conclusions. |
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Brandon Young Brandon Young Delivers five shutout frames
Mon, Apr 6, 2026, 10:39 PM
Young (1-0) earned the win Monday, allowing two hits and two walks over five scoreless innings against the White Sox. He struck out two.
Analysis: Young was called up from Triple-A Norfolk to make his first MLB start of the season and delivered strong results, holding the White Sox scoreless and picking up the win. The right-hander saw extended opportunities as a rookie last season but struggled, posting a 6.24 ERA and 1.54 WHIP across 12 starts and 57.2 innings. With Zach Eflin (elbow) on the shelf and Young turning in a positive outing Monday, the 27-year-old could be in line for another start over the weekend, though Dean Kremer remains a viable alternative to enter the rotation. |
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Nick Raquet Nick Raquet Heading to Baltimore
Mon, Apr 6, 2026, 9:39 PM
Raquet was traded from the Cardinals to the Orioles on Monday in exchange for Brayden Smith, Ari Alexander of 7 News Boston reports.
Analysis: Raquet was designated for assignment by St. Louis on Sunday and is now set for a fresh start in Baltimore. The southpaw appeared briefly in the major leagues in 2025 for the Cardinals, as he tossed two scoreless frames in two appearances. Raquet figures to report to Triple-A Norfolk following Monday's trade. |
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Blaze Alexander Blaze Alexander Drops out of starting nine Monday
Mon, Apr 6, 2026, 4:55 PM
Alexander is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the White Sox.
Analysis: Alexander had been included in the lineup for all three games of the Orioles' weekend series in Pittsburgh, making two starts at third base and one at second base while going 2-for-10 with a walk, a stolen base and two runs. Coby Mayo will cover third base and Jeremiah Jackson will man the keystone Monday, but those two players and Alexander will have to vie for one spot in the Orioles' everyday lineup once Jackson Holliday (hand) returns from the injured list, which could happen later this week. |
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Samuel Basallo Samuel Basallo Sitting after four-strikeout game
Mon, Apr 6, 2026, 4:52 PM
Basallo is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the White Sox.
Analysis: After an 0-for-4, four-strikeout performance in Sunday's 8-2 loss to the Pirates dropped his season average to .148, Basallo will get Monday off to clear his head. Adley Rutschman will draw the start at catcher and Ryan Mountcastle will serve as the Orioles' designated hitter in the series opener in Chicago. |
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Dylan Beavers Dylan Beavers Resting Monday
Mon, Apr 6, 2026, 4:50 PM
Beavers is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the White Sox.
Analysis: After making four consecutive starts, Beavers will head to the bench as the Orioles open their three-game series in Chicago. Tyler O'Neill will step in for Beavers in right field and will bat fifth. |
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Jordan Westburg Jordan Westburg Starting throwing progression
Mon, Apr 6, 2026, 3:45 PM
Westburg (elbow) will begin a throwing progression this week, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: It's a major step for the infielder, but there remains no timetable for Westburg's return from a right UCL sprain. He is already on the 60-day injured list and thus not eligible for activation until late May. Coby Mayo has been filling in as the Orioles' third baseman and will continue to do so while Westburg is shelved. |
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Dietrich Enns Dietrich Enns Sidelined by infected foot
Mon, Apr 6, 2026, 11:42 AM
The Orioles placed Enns on the 15-day injured list Monday with a left foot infection.
Analysis: The injury shouldn't require Enns to miss more than the minimum 15 days. Taking Enns' spot on the roster will be Brandon Young, who was called up from Triple-A Norfolk to serve as the Orioles' starting pitcher in Monday's game versus the White Sox. |
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Brandon Young Brandon Young Summoned to start Monday's game
Mon, Apr 6, 2026, 11:39 AM
The Orioles recalled Young from Triple-A Norfolk on Monday.
Analysis: Young will be the starting pitcher for Monday's game against the White Sox, filling in for the injured Zach Eflin (elbow). The right-hander really struggled in 12 starts for the Orioles in 2025, finishing with a 6.24 ERA and 47:22 K:BB over 57.2 innings. Young could earn an additional start this weekend against the Giants if he pitches well, though Dean Kremer is a likelier option to fill that slot. |
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Cade Povich Cade Povich Works in long relief Sunday
Mon, Apr 6, 2026, 10:39 AM
Povich covered 5.2 innings out of the bullpen in Sunday's 8-2 loss to the Pirates, taking a no-decision while striking out two batters and allowing two earned runs on four hits and three walks.
Analysis: With starter Chris Bassitt getting chased from the game after allowing six runs over two innings, Povich -- who had been called up from Triple-A Norfolk -- was tasked with mopping up in the series finale in Pittsburgh. The young lefty was able to eat some innings and spare the bullpen from overuse, but the extended relief appearance will take him out of the running to fill the open spot in the Baltimore rotation that was created by Zach Eflin's (elbow) recent move to the injured list. Albert Suarez could be the leading candidate to replace Eflin in Monday's game against the White Sox, either as a starter or primary pitcher out of the bullpen. |
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Pete Alonso Pete Alonso Lacking in XBHs early on
Mon, Apr 6, 2026, 8:12 AM
Alonso went 1-for-4 with an RBI double Sunday in the Orioles' 8-2 loss to the PIrates.
Analysis: After leaving the Mets over the winter and joining the Orioles on a five-year, $155 million deal, Alonso has gotten off to a slow start to his time in Baltimore. The veteran first baseman has struck out at a career-worst 33.3 percent clip through his first nine games, which has played a large part in limiting the career .253 hitter to a .229 batting average thus far. The low average would be more palatable if Alonso were hitting for power, but his double in Sunday's game was just his second extra-base hit of the campaign. Alonso's average exit velocity and hard-hit rate place him in the 93rd and 90th percentile, respectively, of all players in the early going, so fantasy managers should have some hope that the five-time All-Star eventually turns things around. |
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Chris Bassitt Chris Bassitt Another dreadful showing
Sun, Apr 5, 2026, 4:19 PM
Bassitt (0-2) took the loss Sunday against the Pirates, allowing six runs on six hits and two walks in two innings. He failed to record a strikeout.
Analysis: Following a disappointing Orioles debut that saw him give up four runs to the Rangers, Bassitt was unable to get back on track. The veteran right-hander exhibited a significant lack of control, launching just 32 of his 62 pitches for strikes while laboring his way through only two frames before Baltimore pulled the plug. It's worth mentioning he did sign with the O's fairly late in the offseason, so Bassitt could still be shaking off some rust. He was also hit by a line drive from Oneil Cruz in the second inning Sunday but was able to stay in the game, and his next outing tentatively lines up against the Giants next weekend. |
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Adley Rutschman Adley Rutschman Taking seat Sunday
Sun, Apr 5, 2026, 10:35 AM
Rutschman is not in Baltimore's starting lineup Sunday versus Pittsburgh.
Analysis: Rutschman was behind the plate for four of the previous five games and will get a breather Sunday. Samuel Basallo is doing the catching for Baltimore in the series finale against Pittsburgh. |
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Cade Povich Cade Povich Called up, could start Monday
Sun, Apr 5, 2026, 9:57 AM
The Orioles recalled Povich from Triple-A Norfolk on Sunday.
Analysis: Povich started 20 of the 22 games in which he appeared for the Orioles last season and posted a 5.21 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 118:43 K:BB over 112.1 total innings. He's made one start with Norfolk this year, allowing five earned runs while striking out eight batters and walking two over five frames March 31. With Zach Eflin (elbow) landing on the IL on Wednesday, Povich seems primed to claim a spot in the rotation, potentially making his season debut Monday versus the White Sox. |
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Yaramil Hiraldo Yaramil Hiraldo Placed on IL
Sun, Apr 5, 2026, 9:49 AM
Baltimore placed Hiraldo on the 15-day injured list Sunday, retroactive to April 2, due to right shoulder inflammation, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
Analysis: Hiraldo last pitched Tuesday, when he gave up three runs on two hits and a walk over one inning against Texas. He's since been diagnosed with inflammation in his pitching shoulder. Lefty hurler Cade Povich was recalled in a corresponding move. |
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Shane Baz Shane Baz Pitches well in no-decision
Sat, Apr 4, 2026, 9:37 PM
Baz did not factor into the decision Saturday, allowing one unearned run on three hits and three walks over 5.2 innings against the Pirates. He struck out five.
Analysis: After surrendering four runs during his Orioles debut versus the Twins, Baz kept the Pirates in check most of Saturday afternoon, giving up just two singles, a double and the three free passes. He threw 63 of 98 pitches for strikes and generated 11 whiffs, but he fell an out short of a quality start when he was pulled after serving up a two-out double in the sixth inning. Through his first two starts for Baltimore, Baz has a 3.27 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 9:3 K:BB across 11 innings as he remains in search of his first victory. |
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