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Coby Mayo Coby Mayo Goes deep in win
Sun, Jul 19, 2026, 6:19 PM
Mayo went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Astros.
Analysis: Mayo launched a solo shot in the sixth inning before adding a single in the eighth. The 24-year-old has enjoyed a strong July so far, posting a 1.015 OPS with three homers through 10 games this month. On the year, he's slashing a lowly .198/.267/.405 with 13 long balls, 35 RBI, 32 runs scored and two steals across 255 plate appearances. |
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Brandon Young Brandon Young Goes seven strong in win
Sun, Jul 19, 2026, 6:14 PM
Young (8-2) earned the win against the Astros on Sunday, allowing one run on five hits and one walk with seven strikeouts over seven innings.
Analysis: Young allowed a run in the third frame before cruising to his second straight seven-inning quality start, throwing 62 of 95 pitches for strikes with 10 whiffs. It continued a steady campaign for the 27-year-old, who's yielded three earned runs or fewer in 14 of 16 outings this season. He'll carry a 3.25 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and 74:32 K:BB across 91.1 innings into a home matchup with Atlanta next weekend. |
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Grant Wolfram Grant Wolfram Earns first career save
Sun, Jul 19, 2026, 5:18 PM
Wolfram tossed a perfect ninth inning to earn the save in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Astros. He did not record a strikeout.
Analysis: With Tyler Wells and Andrew Kittredge unavailable, Wolfram was called upon in the ninth inning and recorded his first career save on just 12 pitches. On the year, the 29-year-old Wolfram owns a 4.55 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and 32:8 K:BB to go along with 11 holds and one save across 29.2 innings. |
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Samuel Basallo Samuel Basallo Leaves game early Sunday
Sun, Jul 19, 2026, 1:45 PM
Basallo exited Sunday's game against Houston early with right shoulder discomfort, Roch Kubatko of MASNsports.com reports.
Analysis: After just one at-bat in the top of the second inning, Basallo was pulled from the game in the bottom of the inning. The Orioles announced that the 21-year-old was bothered by discomfort in his right shoulder. Sam Huff has replaced Basallo behind the plate and fifth in the order. |
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Ryan Helsley Ryan Helsley Sent to 60-day IL
Sun, Jul 19, 2026, 1:12 PM
Baltimore transferred Helsley (elbow) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Sunday.
Analysis: Though he was cleared of any structural damage to his UCL following a recent MRI, Helsley is tending to inflammation around the ligament and will require an extended period of rest and recovery. The Orioles are optimistic that the 31-year-old will be activated from the IL before the end of the season, but a clearer target date for his return won't be known until he starts throwing again. At the very least, Helsley's move to the 60-day IL ensures he won't be available for the Orioles until Aug. 29. While Helsley is on the shelf, Tyler Wells and Andrew Kittredge look to be the top options for saves out of the Baltimore bullpen. |
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Cam Sanders Cam Sanders Demoted to Norfolk
Sun, Jul 19, 2026, 1:02 PM
Baltimore optioned Sanders to Triple-A Norfolk on Sunday.
Analysis: After being acquired from the Pirates on Monday, Sanders was initially optioned to Norfolk before joining the Orioles ahead of their weekend series in Houston. He was used in relief in both of the first two games of the series, striking out two over 1.2 perfect innings while notching his first MLB win Friday and his first MLB save Saturday. The Orioles opted to replace Sanders on the 26-man active roster with catcher Sam Huff, who was called up from Triple-A in a corresponding move. |
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Sam Huff Sam Huff Back in big leagues
Sun, Jul 19, 2026, 12:55 PM
Baltimore selected Huff's contract from Triple-A Norfolk on Sunday.
Analysis: After re-signing with Baltimore on a minor-league deal on July 3, Huff will rejoin the big club as a third option at catcher behind Adley Rutschman and Samuel Basallo. The 28-year-old has previously seen action in nine games with Baltimore this season, slashing.174/.174/.261 with one RBI and one run across 23 plate appearances. |
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Adley Rutschman Adley Rutschman Out for series finale
Sun, Jul 19, 2026, 10:58 AM
Rutschman is absent from Sunday's lineup against Houston, Roch Kubatko of MASNsports.com reports.
Analysis: Rutschman, who went 0-for-4 with a walk and a strikeout in Saturday's game, will ride the pine for the series finale. Samuel Basallo will be behind the plate and bat fifth for Baltimore. |
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Trevor Rogers Trevor Rogers Strikes out eight in no-decision
Sat, Jul 18, 2026, 7:04 PM
Rogers did not factor into the decision in Saturday's 4-2 extra-innings win over the Astros, allowing one run on seven hits and one walk with eight strikeouts over 6.1 innings.
Analysis: Rogers opened with six scoreless innings before allowing a run in the seventh, throwing 72 of 99 pitches for strikes with 12 whiffs and departing in a 1-1 tie. The 28-year-old picked up where he left off heading into the All-Star break, as he's now logged five quality starts in his past six outings while allowing just five earned runs during that stretch. He'll carry a 4.28 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 77:32 K:BB across 96.2 innings this season into a home matchup with Atlanta next weekend. |
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Cam Sanders Cam Sanders Earns first career save
Sat, Jul 18, 2026, 6:59 PM
Sanders earned the save in Saturday's 4-2 extra-innings win over the Astros, striking out one in a perfect 11th inning.
Analysis: With Tyler Wells and Andrew Kittredge used in the previous two frames, Sanders was asked to close out a two-run lead in the 11th inning and did so on just nine pitches. The 29-year-old picked up his first major-league win and save in his first two outings with the Orioles after debuting with the club Friday. On the year, he owns a 7.36 ERA, 1.73 WHIP and 15:10 K:BB across 11 innings with Pittsburgh and Baltimore. |
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Kyle Bradish Kyle Bradish Lands five-year extension with O's
Sat, Jul 18, 2026, 3:33 PM
Bradish agreed to terms on a five-year, $90 million contract extension with the Orioles on Saturday.
Analysis: Bradish's new deal will buy out the two years of team control he has remaining, as well as three years of free agency, and ensure the Orioles retain their ace through the 2031 campaign. The 29-year-old righty missed significant time in 2024 and '25 due to Tommy John surgery but has been fully healthy this year and sports a 3.61 ERA and 1.35 WHIP alongside a 106:50 K:BB through 107.1 innings. |
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Dean Kremer Dean Kremer Fans five in Friday's start
Fri, Jul 17, 2026, 11:15 PM
Kremer picked up a no-decision after going four innings where he allowed two earned runs on four hits and three walks while striking out five in a 3-2 win against Houston on Friday.
Analysis: Kremer completed his shortest start of the 2026 season after going just four innings on 83 pitches against the Astros. It was only the 30-year-old's third start back from the 60-day injured list due to a right quad strain. Through five starts this campaign, Kremer now holds a 4.15 ERA, 1.12 WHIP and 29:7 K:BB in 26 innings. The right-hander is slated to make his next start Wednesday against Boston. |
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Chris Bassitt Chris Bassitt Moves to 60-day IL
Fri, Jul 17, 2026, 11:06 PM
The Orioles transferred Bassitt (back) to the 60-day injured list Friday, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Bassitt initially landed on the injured list June 8 due to back discomfort before undergoing surgery in late June to remove bone spurs from his back. His move to the 60-day IL will ensure he remains out until at least Aug. 4 and also free up space on the Orioles' 40-man roster for Rudy Martin, who was acquired in a trade with the Royals on Friday. |
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Shipped to O's, joining 40-man
Fri, Jul 17, 2026, 7:29 PM
The Orioles acquired Martin from the Royals on Friday and selected him to the 40-man roster, Ari Alexander of 7 News Boston reports.
Analysis: Martin triggered the upward mobility clause in his minor-league deal with Kansas City on Wednesday, allowing the other 29 teams to add him to their 40-man roster. The Orioles took advantage of the opportunity and will now bring in a 30-year-old outfielder who has slashed .293/.417/.462 with nine homers, 30 RBI, 51 runs and 36 steals between Double-A and Triple-A this season. Martin will begin his tenure with the O's at Triple-A Norfolk. |
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Blaze Alexander Blaze Alexander No timeline for return
Fri, Jul 17, 2026, 6:16 PM
Alexander (hand) does not have a timeline on a return from the 10-day injured list, Jacob Calvin Meyer of The Baltimore Sun reports.
Analysis: Alexander landed on the 10-day injured list Thursday due to a fractured left hand that he sustained against the Royals this past Sunday. The third baseman will undergo weekly checkups on his left hand and will begin physical activity once the bone heals. Coby Mayo is starting at third base for the Orioles on Friday against the Astros, and he should see a bump in playing time at the hot corner for as long as Alexander is on the shelf. |
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Cam Sanders Cam Sanders Recalled from Norfolk
Fri, Jul 17, 2026, 1:37 PM
The Orioles recalled Sanders from Triple-A Norfolk on Friday.
Analysis: Sanders was acquired from the Pirates earlier in the week. The 29-year-old right-hander has made 15 career appearances in the big leagues and has an 8.44 ERA, 2.06 WHIP and 17:15 K:BB across 16 innings. |
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Christian Encarnacion-Strand Christian Encarnacion-Strand Joins big-league roster
Thu, Jul 16, 2026, 6:45 PM
The Orioles recalled Encarnacion-Strand from Triple-A Norfolk on Thursday, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Encarnacion-Strand will fill the 26-man roster spot vacated by Blaze Alexander after he was placed on the 10-day injured list with a broken left hand. Acquired from the Reds back in April, Encarnacion-Strand has slashed .273/.309/.555 with 17 homers, 48 RBI, 35 runs scored, two stolen bases and a 12:77 BB:K across 257 plate appearances with Norfolk this season. He can play some third base but mostly played first base during his time with Cincinnati the previous three campaigns. |
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Blaze Alexander Blaze Alexander Sent to IL with broken hand
Thu, Jul 16, 2026, 6:41 PM
The Orioles placed Alexander on the 10-day injured list Thursday with a fractured left hand, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: The move is retroactive to July 13, as Alexander suffered the injury in Sunday's game against the Royals when he was hit by a pitch in the hand. He's likely looking at more than the minimum stay on the injured list. Alexander is enjoying a career year in his first season with Baltimore, slashing .312/.368/.439 with four homers, 29 RBI, 31 runs scored, nine stolen bases and a 16:54 BB:K across 246 plate appearances. Alexander has become the Orioles' everyday third baseman. Coby Mayo, Jeremiah Jackson and Christian Encarnacion-Strand could all see extra playing time with Alexander sidelined. |
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Keegan Akin Keegan Akin Undergoes Tommy John surgery
Wed, Jul 15, 2026, 3:40 PM
Akin (elbow) underwent Tommy John surgery Wednesday, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Dr. Keith Meister performed the surgery after Akin sought out a second opinion on his left elbow. He was originally diagnosed with inflammation, but the problem was obviously much worse. Akin will miss the remainder of the 2026 season and likely most of the 2027 campaign. The 31-year-old appeared in 24 games (two starts) for the Orioles this season, logging a 5.68 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 17:9 K:BB across 25.1 innings. |
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Undergoes shoulder surgery
Tue, Jul 14, 2026, 3:20 PM
Fruit, who is on the 60-day injured list at Double-A Chesapeake, underwent successful arthroscopic debridement surgery on his right shoulder this week, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
Analysis: The right-hander has yet to see game action this season and will remain sidelined for the foreseeable future -- likely the rest of the season -- after undergoing the shoulder procedure. Fruit pitched in 12 games (11 starts) for Chesapeake in 2025 and posted a 7.01 ERA, 1.78 WHIP and 40:30 K:BB over 43.2 innings. |
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