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Christian Encarnacion-Strand Christian Encarnacion-Strand Taking seat Wednesday
Wed, Sep 2, 2026, 12:43 PM
Encarnacion-Strand is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game in Colorado.
Analysis: He started Tuesday's contest, but this will be Encarnacion-Strand's second time out of the lineup during the three-game series. Coby Mayo will get the call at third base for the Orioles. |
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Takes loss in MLB debut
Wed, Sep 2, 2026, 9:03 AM
De Leon (0-1) was tagged with the loss Tuesday against the Rockies after allowing two runs (one earned) on one hit while striking out one over one inning.
Analysis: De Leon entered the game in the seventh and the first batter he faced, Mickey Moniak, reached on a fielding error from Jackson Holliday before TJ Rumfield smacked a two-run homer to put the Rockies up for good. De Leon could continue seeing work out of the bullpen, but unless he gets into the mix for holds or saves, he won't carry much fantasy appeal. |
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Kyle Bradish Kyle Bradish Allows two runs in no-decision
Wed, Sep 2, 2026, 9:00 AM
Bradish didn't factor into the decision Tuesday against the Rockies. He allowed two runs on six hits and two walks while striking out four over five innings.
Analysis: Bradish ran into trouble in the second inning, when Adael Amador opened the scoring with a two-out solo homer before Zac Veen tripled and scored on Jake McCarthy's RBI single. However, the right-hander kept the Rockies off the board over his final three frames, including working around a double and a walk in the fourth. While Bradish didn't factor into the decision, he still delivered a respectable performance in a tough environment in Colorado. This was a bounce-back effort after he allowed seven runs over 4.1 innings in a no-decision against the Cardinals his last time out. Bradish lines up to make his next start over the weekend at home against the Red Sox. |
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Nick Raquet Nick Raquet Dumped from 40-man roster
Tue, Sep 1, 2026, 11:23 PM
The Orioles designated Raquet for assignment Tuesday.
Analysis: Raquet has a 3.63 ERA, 1.38 WHIP and 45:12 K:BB across 39.2 innings for Triple-A Norfolk this year but won't retain his place on Baltimore's 40-man roster. He made four appearances for the O's earlier this year and gave up three earned runs across 3.2 innings. |
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Cameron Weston Cameron Weston DFA'd by Baltimore
Tue, Sep 1, 2026, 11:15 PM
The Orioles designated Weston for assignment Tuesday.
Analysis: Baltimore selected Weston's contract from Norfolk in late May, and he's had two brief stints in the majors this season. He made his MLB debut May 28 with a scoreless frame against Toronto but has now lost his place on the 40-man roster without making another appearance. |
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Luis Robert Jr. Luis Robert Jr. Idle Tuesday
Tue, Sep 1, 2026, 6:17 PM
Robert isn't in the lineup for Tuesday's game against Colorado.
Analysis: Robert will have to wait a bit longer before making his Orioles debut after being claimed off waivers from the Mets on Monday. Dylan Beavers, Colton Cowser and Leody Taveras will form Baltimore's outfield trio while Robert sits. |
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Coby Mayo Coby Mayo Sitting down Tuesday
Tue, Sep 1, 2026, 6:11 PM
Mayo isn't in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Rockies.
Analysis: Mayo has tallied at least one hit in each of his last six games, but the Orioles will keep him on the bench to begin Tuesday's contest. Samuel Basallo will fill in at first base, allowing Carlos Narvaez to start behind the plate. |
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Albert Suarez Albert Suarez Returns to big club
Tue, Sep 1, 2026, 4:13 PM
The Orioles selected Suarez's contract from Triple-A Norfolk on Tuesday.
Analysis: The veteran right-hander re-signed with the Orioles on a minor-league deal last week after being designated for assignment and electing free agency, and he's now back in the majors with rosters expanding to 28 players Tuesday. Suarez has been a solid bullpen piece for Baltimore this year with a 3.93 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 38:19 K:BB over 55 innings. |
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Christian Franklin Christian Franklin Out with hand inflammation
Tue, Sep 1, 2026, 3:15 PM
The Orioles placed Franklin on the 10-day injured list Tuesday, retroactive to Aug. 31, due to left hand inflammation.
Analysis: It's unclear when or how Franklin sustained the injury, though he last appeared in Sunday's game against the A's and went 0-for-3 with a strikeout. He'll be eligible to be reinstated Sept. 11 in Toronto, though it's unclear how long he's expected to be sidelined. |
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Called up to majors
Tue, Sep 1, 2026, 1:04 PM
The Orioles selected De Leon's contract from Triple-A Norfolk on Tuesday, Andy Kostka of TheBanner.com reports.
Analysis: De Leon holds a 4.73 ERA, 1.48 WHIP and 121:53 K:BB over 99 innings between Double-A Chesapeake and Norfolk this season. He was recently shifted to the bullpen at Norfolk but has been shaky, allowing four runs with a 6:6 K:BB over 3.2 innings. However, De Leon has a big arm and could be a weapon in relief for the Orioles if he can find the strike zone. |
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Cade Povich Cade Povich Optioned after spot start
Tue, Sep 1, 2026, 12:47 PM
The Orioles optioned Povich to Triple-A Norfolk on Tuesday, Jacob Calvin Meyer of The Baltimore Sun reports.
Analysis: The move comes one day after Povich held the Rockies to one run over five innings in a spot start Monday at Coors Field. Povich will rejoin the Norfolk rotation but could get another look in the majors later this month, depending on where the Orioles are in the playoff hunt. |
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Heston Kjerstad Heston Kjerstad Joins big-league roster
Tue, Sep 1, 2026, 11:35 AM
The Orioles recalled Kjerstad from Triple-A Norfolk on Tuesday, Andy Kostka of TheBanner.com reports.
Analysis: After getting a late start to this season due to a hamstring strain, Kjerstad has slashed .289/.337/.462 with 11 home runs over 79 contests with Norfolk. The Orioles already have three left-handed or switch-hitting outfielders ahead of Kjerstad in the pecking order, so he's a long shot to receive regular playing time in September. |
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Moves past ankle injury
Mon, Aug 31, 2026, 7:33 PM
Anderson (ankle) has gone 4-for-17 with one home run, one walk, four RBI and three runs in five games for Double-A Chesapeake since being reinstated from the 7-day injured list Tuesday.
Analysis: After completing a six-game rehab assignment at High-A Frederick, Anderson received the green light to rejoin the Chesapeake lineup. The young backstop was on the shelf for just under two months due to a left ankle injury. |
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Christian Encarnacion-Strand Christian Encarnacion-Strand Idle Monday
Mon, Aug 31, 2026, 4:30 PM
Encarnacion-Strand is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Rockies.
Analysis: Encarnacion-Strand will cede his spot in the starting nine to Blaze Alexander, who will handle the hot corner and bat seventh. While starting in each of the last eight games, Encarnacion-Strand went 10-for-32 (.313 average) with one home run, three doubles, two walks, six RBI and five runs. |
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Pete Alonso Pete Alonso Included in Baltimore lineup Monday
Mon, Aug 31, 2026, 4:27 PM
Alonso (head) will start at first base and bat second in Monday's game versus the Rockies.
Analysis: Alonso was removed for a pinch runner Sunday against the Athletics after being struck on the bill of his helmet by a pitch. He never experienced concussion symptoms, however, and is ready to roll a day later. Alonso is sporting a 1.050 OPS with nine home runs in August. |
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Samuel Basallo Samuel Basallo Back in lineup Monday
Mon, Aug 31, 2026, 4:24 PM
Basallo (hand) will start at catcher and bat sixth in Monday's game against the Rockies.
Analysis: Basallo sat out Sunday's 8-5 win over the Athletics due to a right hand injury, but the issue appears to have resolved itself after a day off. He'll step back in behind the plate for the series opener in Colorado while Carlos Narvaez retreats to the bench. |
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Luis Vazquez Luis Vazquez DFA'd by Baltimore
Mon, Aug 31, 2026, 2:40 PM
The Orioles designated Vazquez for assignment Monday.
Analysis: The transaction clears a spot on the 40-man roster for the addition of waiver pickup Luis Robert. Vazquez has produced a .404 OPS across 67 plate appearances at the major-league level between the 2024 and 2025 seasons. |
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Anthony Nunez Anthony Nunez Sent back to minors
Mon, Aug 31, 2026, 2:38 PM
The Orioles optioned Nunez to Triple-A Norfolk on Monday, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Nunez pitched well in his most recent stint in the big-league bullpen, allowing one run with a 9:3 K:BB over 5.1 innings. His roster spot is being filled by Cade Povich, who will make a spot start Monday versus the Rockies. |
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Cade Povich Cade Povich Recalled to start Monday
Mon, Aug 31, 2026, 2:35 PM
The Orioles recalled Povich from Triple-A Norfolk and will have him start Monday's game against the Rockies in Denver, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Povich will draw a spot start in Colorado, as the Orioles will give their regular rotation members some extra rest. The left-hander is coming off a dandy of a start his last time out with Norfolk, striking out 11 over 5.2 scoreless innings. However, Povich makes for an undesirable streaming option at Coors Field. |
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Luis Robert Jr. Luis Robert Jr. Scooped up by O's
Mon, Aug 31, 2026, 12:43 PM
The Orioles claimed Robert off waivers from the Mets on Monday, Chelsea Janes of SNY.tv reports.
Analysis: Baltimore will assume the nearly $5 million remaining on Robert's contract with the hope that he can provide a lift in the outfield over the final month of the season. That $5 million figure includes a $2 million buyout that will need to be paid out during the offseason, assuming the Orioles choose not to exercise Robert's $20 million club option for 2027. While spending extended time on the shelf due to lumbar spine disc herniation, Robert had been limited to just 58 games for the Mets in 2026, slashing .223/.303/.399 with 10 home runs, two stolen bases, 24 runs and 23 RBI. |
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