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Chris Bassitt Chris Bassitt Just misses quality start
Wed, Aug 19, 2026, 9:04 PM
Bassitt took a no-decision against the Yankees on Wednesday, allowing three runs on eight hits and one walk in 5.2 innings. He struck out six.
Analysis: Bassitt fell one out short of qualifying for a quality start, but he still overcame plenty of traffic for a decent outing overall. The 37-year-old right-hander continues to get hit around, giving up at least six knocks in 10 of his 14 starts, but the six strikeouts Wednesday marked his second-highest total of the year. Bassitt will bring an uninspiring 5.08 ERA, 1.62 WHIP and 46:26 K:BB over 67.1 innings into his next scheduled appearance in St. Louis. |
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Piling up Ks since returning from TJ surgery
Wed, Aug 19, 2026, 8:30 PM
Reilly (elbow) has posted a 5.50 ERA, 1.67 WHIP and 27:5 K:BB in 18 innings over four starts for Double-A Chesapeake since being reinstated from the 60-day injured list July 21.
Analysis: Just over 14 months after undergoing Tommy John surgery and after completing five rehab starts, Reilly received the green light to join the Chesapeake rotation. The right-hander's ERA and WHIP have been inflated by five home runs allowed and a .476 BABIP at Chesapeake, but his stellar 27.5 K-BB% paints a more encouraging picture of his performance coming off a major arm operation. |
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Christian Encarnacion-Strand Christian Encarnacion-Strand Exiting starting lineup
Wed, Aug 19, 2026, 3:48 PM
Encarnacion-Strand is out of the lineup for Wednesday's tilt versus the Yankees.
Analysis: After starting each of the previous seven contests, Encarnacion-Strand will begin Wednesday's game on the bench. Coby Mayo will hold down third base for the Orioles in Encarnacion-Strand's stead. |
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Tyler O'Neill Tyler O'Neill Out of Wednesday's lineup
Wed, Aug 19, 2026, 3:45 PM
O'Neill is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Yankees.
Analysis: After making six straight starts against right-handed pitching, the lefty-swinging O'Neill will take a seat Wednesday for the second consecutive time versus a righty. Pete Alonso will occupy the designated-hitter slot and Leody Taveras will play right field for Baltimore. |
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Jeremiah Jackson Jeremiah Jackson Dispatched to Norfolk
Wed, Aug 19, 2026, 3:19 PM
The Orioles optioned Jackson to Triple-A Norfolk on Wednesday, Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun reports.
Analysis: He'll be moved off the active roster in order to free up a spot for the return of Samuel Basallo (shoulder) from the injured list. Jackson has gone just 1-for-29 at the plate since the All-Star break. |
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Samuel Basallo Samuel Basallo Back from IL, batting cleanup Wednesday
Wed, Aug 19, 2026, 3:14 PM
The Orioles activated Basallo (shoulder) from the 10-day injured list, Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun reports. He'll start at first base and bat cleanup in Wednesday's game against the Yankees.
Analysis: Basallo went 1-for-9 with a double and a 0:2 BB:K in two rehab games, and that was evidently enough to convince the Orioles he was ready to return to the active roster. The 22-year-old had been shelved for most of the second half due to right shoulder inflammation. |
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Blaze Alexander Blaze Alexander X-rays show fracture has healed
Wed, Aug 19, 2026, 2:38 PM
X-rays taken Tuesday showed that Alexander's fractured left hand is fully healed, and he is aiming to rejoin the Orioles' active roster for their series against the Athletics that runs Aug. 28-30, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Alexander will require a rehab assignment first, and that's expected to begin soon. The utility player has been shelved since just before the All-Star break with his hand injury but will be back before the end of this month, if all goes well. |
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Coby Mayo Coby Mayo Goes yard again Tuesday
Wed, Aug 19, 2026, 9:07 AM
Mayo went 1-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in Tuesday's 3-1 loss to the Yankees.
Analysis: The 24-year-old spoiled New York's shutout chances when he took Carlos Rodon deep in the third inning, Mayo has homered in back-to-back games, continuing an impressive August that has seen him compile a .283/.327/.609 slash line over 49 plate appearances, with seven of his 13 hits going for extra-base hits (two double, two triples and three home runs). |
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Shane Baz Shane Baz Fans season-high 10 in tough loss
Wed, Aug 19, 2026, 9:05 AM
Baz (4-13) took the loss Tuesday, giving up three runs on four hits and two walks over 6.1 innings as the Orioles fell 3-1 to the Yankees. He struck out 10.
Analysis: The right-hander reached double-digit strikeouts for the first time this season as he produced his 11th quality start, tying his career high, but Baz got little support from his offense. The reduced velocity he displayed in his previous outing also didn't seem to be an issue, as he topped out at 97.8 mph with his four-seam fastball. Despite the strong performance, Baz still hasn't won a game since June 12, and since the All-Star break he's gone 0-4 with a 3.44 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 33:7 K:BB over 34 innings and six starts. He'll look to break that streak of futility in his next trip to the mound, which is set to come at home this weekend in a revenge game against the Rays. |
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Blaze Alexander Blaze Alexander Nearing rehab assignment
Tue, Aug 18, 2026, 4:23 PM
Alexander (hand) is expected to begin a rehab assignment within the next week, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Alexander is nearing the final stages of his rehab from a left hand fracture. Depending when exactly the 27-year-old is cleared to begin a rehab assignment, he could be back from the injured list before the end of August. |
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Felix Bautista Felix Bautista Nearing rehab assignment
Tue, Aug 18, 2026, 3:40 PM
Bautista (shoulder) could begin a rehab assignment within the next week, Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports reports.
Analysis: Coming back from surgery to repair his right labrum and rotator cuff, Bautista has reportedly looked impressive as he ramps up a a throwing program, and he's nearly ready to try things out in games. The reliever's rehab assignment will be a lengthy one, but he could be ready to rejoin the Orioles' bullpen by early September. |
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Christian Encarnacion-Strand Christian Encarnacion-Strand Homers in four-RBI showing
Mon, Aug 17, 2026, 8:42 PM
Encarnacion-Strand went 3-for-5 with a home run and four RBI in Monday's 7-6 loss to the Rays.
Analysis: Encarnacion-Strand continues to push for more playing time for the Orioles. Over his first 88 plate appearances, the infielder is slashing .272/.310/.543 with six homers, four doubles, 22 RBI and one stolen base. Blaze Alexander (hand) could serve as Baltimore's everyday third baseman when he comes off the injured list, but Encarnacion-Strand should continue to see steady action in the interim if he keeps swinging a hot bat. |
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Brandon Young Brandon Young Stung by long ball in no-decision
Mon, Aug 17, 2026, 8:30 PM
Young took a no-decision against the Rays on Monday, allowing four runs on eight hits and one walk in four innings. He struck out three.
Analysis: Young had a hard time keeping the ball in the park Monday, serving up a season-high three home runs. It was also the right-hander's shortest outing since May 17 in Washington, while the eight hits were his most allowed since July 10 versus the Royals. Young still has a quality 3.52 ERA, 1.35 WHIP and 96:42 K:BB over 117.2 innings this year, and his rotation spot appears to be solidified for the remainder of the campaign after Baltimore dealt away Dean Kremer to the Twins at the trade deadline. |
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Colton Cowser Colton Cowser Taking seat against southpaw
Mon, Aug 17, 2026, 3:58 PM
Cowser is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Rays, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: The Orioles will send the left-handed-hitting Cowser for the second time in the series while the Rays send another southpaw (Shane McClanahan) to the bump. Christian Franklin will draw the start in center field in place of Cowser and will bat ninth. |
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Leody Taveras Leody Taveras Out of Monday's lineup
Mon, Aug 17, 2026, 3:58 PM
Taveras is absent from the lineup for Monday's game in Tampa Bay.
Analysis: Taveras had started the last four and nine of the past 10 contests, but he will begin Monday's tilt on the bench. Jeremiah Jackson, Christian Franklin and Tyler O'Neill will patrol the outfield for the Orioles. |
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Dylan Beavers Dylan Beavers Sitting against lefty again
Mon, Aug 17, 2026, 3:57 PM
Beavers is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Rays, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: The left-handed-hitting Beavers will be relegated to the bench for the third time in four games while the Orioles go up against a third lefty starter (Shane McClanahan) during that stretch. Jeremiah Jackson will fill in for Beavers in left field and will bat seventh. |
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Reed Trimble Reed Trimble Back on IL at Triple-A
Mon, Aug 17, 2026, 11:48 AM
Triple-A Norfolk placed Trimble on the 7-day injured list Friday due to right hamstring discomfort, Andy Kostka of TheBanner.com reports.
Analysis: Right hamstring injuries have now forced Trimble to the shelf on three separate occasions this season. The switch-hitting outfielder has at least managed to stay productive at Norfolk when he hasn't been hurt, slashing .236/.328/.600 with five home runs and three stolen bases over 64 plate appearances. He's in the midst of his first season as a member of the Orioles' 40-man roster, but the injuries have likely taken him out of consideration for a big-league call-up in 2026. |
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Promoted to Double-A
Sun, Aug 16, 2026, 9:00 PM
Honeycutt was promoted to Double-A Chesapeake on Sunday, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Honeycutt will move up a level in the Orioles' minor-league system after batting .182 with 10 home runs, 31 RBI, 41 runs scored and 28 stolen bases over 63 games with High-A Frederick this season. The 23-year-old will likely have to prove he can hit for a higher average before he'd be promoted to Triple-A Norfolk down the road. |
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Trevor Rogers Trevor Rogers Improves to 8-8
Sun, Aug 16, 2026, 7:06 PM
Rogers (8-8) earned the win Sunday over the Rays, allowing two runs on seven hits and a walk over six innings. He struck out six.
Analysis: Rogers was sharp Sunday, holding Tampa Bay to a Ryan Vilade solo homer in the fourth inning before giving up a second run with two outs in the sixth. Rogers has now held opponents to two runs or fewer in 10 of his last 11 outings -- he's posted a 2.33 ERA in that span (65.2 innings). The southpaw now sports a 4.15 ERA across 23 starts (125.2 innings) this season with a 1.25 WHIP and 108:35 K:BB. Rogers is tentatively lined up for a rematch with the Rays at home in his next outing. |
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Christian Encarnacion-Strand Christian Encarnacion-Strand Regaining playing time
Sun, Aug 16, 2026, 9:59 AM
Encarnacion-Strand will start at third base and bat cleanup in Sunday's game against the Rays.
Analysis: The former Red appeared to have moved into a timeshare at third base with Coby Mayo by the end of last week, but Encarnacion-Strand may be re-emerging as the Orioles' preferred option at the position. He'll cover third base for a fifth straight game after going 5-for-16 with two home runs, one stolen base, three RBI and an additional run over the previous four. Mayo will also remain in the lineup for a third straight game, this time at first base while Pete Alonso gets a break from defensive duties as the DH. |
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