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Dylan Beavers Dylan Beavers Taking seat against lefty
Wed, Jul 1, 2026, 10:23 AM
Beavers is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the White Sox, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Following his reinstatement from the injured list Sunday, Beavers started in each of the Orioles' ensuing three games, going 1-for-10 with a double, a walk, a run and an RBI. Though the left-handed-hitting outfielder will head to the bench while southpaw Noah Schultz takes the hill for the White Sox, Beavers should have a decent amount of leash in a strong-side platoon role before the Orioles would limit his opportunities against right-handed pitching. |
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Colton Cowser Colton Cowser Taking seat in series finale
Wed, Jul 1, 2026, 10:19 AM
Cowser is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the White Sox, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: After three consecutive starts, the left-handed-hitting Cowser will retreat to the bench as the Orioles look to get an extra right-handed bat in the lineup to counter White Sox southpaw Noah Schultz. Leody Taveras will replace Cowser in center field and will bat seventh. |
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Samuel Basallo Samuel Basallo Idle against lefty
Wed, Jul 1, 2026, 10:17 AM
Basallo is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the White Sox, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: The Orioles have been giving the left-handed-hitting Basallo more exposure to same-handed pitching in recent weeks, but he'll hit the bench Wednesday while southpaw Noah Schultz starts for the White Sox. With Basallo taking a seat, Adley Rutschman will handle catching duties and Pete Alonso will serve as the Orioles' designated hitter. |
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Dom Keegan Dom Keegan Booted off 40-man roster
Wed, Jul 1, 2026, 9:42 AM
The Orioles designated Keegan for assignment Wednesday.
Analysis: Keegan was just claimed off waivers from the Rays last week and is now set to go through the waivers process again. The catcher has hit a disappointing .191/.327/.303 at the Triple-A level this season. |
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Josh Walker Josh Walker Sent back to Norfolk
Wed, Jul 1, 2026, 9:38 AM
The Orioles optioned Walker to Triple-A Norfolk on Wednesday.
Analysis: Walker had been recalled Monday and pitched each of the last two days, allowing one run over two frames. The lefty has logged a 4.28 ERA and 32:9 K:BB across 27.1 innings at Norfolk this season. |
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Trey Gibson Trey Gibson Dispatched to minors
Wed, Jul 1, 2026, 9:33 AM
The Orioles optioned Gibson to Triple-A Norfolk on Wednesday.
Analysis: The move comes one day after Gibson was hammered for eight runs over 2.2 innings in a loss to the White Sox. He will return to Norfolk, where he has logged a 3.55 ERA and 38:19 K:BB over 38 innings covering nine starts this season. Gibson's spot in the Orioles' rotation will be absorbed by Dean Kremer, who is back from the injured list and will start Wednesday's game. |
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Cameron Weston Cameron Weston Back with big club
Wed, Jul 1, 2026, 9:29 AM
The Orioles recalled Weston from Triple-A Norfolk on Wednesday.
Analysis: Weston made a scoreless relief appearance in his major-league debut last month and is now back for another opportunity. The 25-year-old has an ugly 7.23 ERA with 24 walks over 37.1 innings with Norfolk but has also struck out 53 during that time. |
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Sam Huff Sam Huff Sent outright to Triple-A
Wed, Jul 1, 2026, 9:05 AM
The Orioles outrighted Huff to Triple-A Norfolk on Wednesday.
Analysis: Huff passed through waivers unclaimed after being removed from the 40-man roster. He has the ability to elect free agency, but it's unclear whether Huff will exercise that right or accept an outright assignment. If he chooses the latter, he will give the Orioles some experienced catching depth at Norfolk. |
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Dean Kremer Dean Kremer Rejoining rotation Wednesday
Wed, Jul 1, 2026, 8:48 AM
The Orioles activated Kremer (quadriceps) from the 60-day injured list Wednesday.
Analysis: Kremer will start Wednesday's game against the White Sox after missing more than two months of action due to a right quad strain. The right-hander spun 6.2 scoreless innings and threw 79 pitches in his final rehab outing with Triple-A Norfolk, so his workload Wednesday will likely be slightly limited from a pitch-count perspective. Kremer logged a 4.09 ERA and 16:2 K:BB over 11 innings back in April before getting injured. |
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Trey Gibson Trey Gibson Wiped out by White Sox
Wed, Jul 1, 2026, 6:51 AM
Gibson (1-3) took the loss Tuesday as the Orioles were downed 9-3 by the White Sox, coughing up eight runs on seven hits and six walks over 2.2 innings. He struck out five.
Analysis: Things fell apart for Gibson in the third inning as Chicago piled on seven runs, including a 440-foot homer from Colson Montgomery that left Camden Yards completely and landed on Eutaw Street. The rookie right-hander has been taken deep five times in his last four starts while stumbling to a 10.69 ERA over 16 innings, and with Dean Kremer (quadriceps) expected to rejoin the rotation Wednesday, Gibson will likely be shipped back to Triple-A Norfolk to make room on the big-league roster. |
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Keegan Akin Keegan Akin Undergoes MRI on elbow
Tue, Jun 30, 2026, 2:56 PM
The Orioles are awaiting MRI results on Akin's left elbow, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports.
Analysis: Akin was placed on the 15-day injured list Monday with left elbow discomfort, and he was sent for imaging to make sure he's not dealing with something more serious. The Orioles should have more on the lefty's condition later this week. |
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Coby Mayo Coby Mayo Not starting Tuesday
Tue, Jun 30, 2026, 1:58 PM
Mayo is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the White Sox, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
Analysis: Mayo is sitting Tuesday for a second straight game after starting the previous nine contests. He's been spending more time at designated hitter of late with Blaze Alexander appearing to take over as Baltimore's primary third baseman, which could result in a reduced role for Mayo. |
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Blaze Alexander Blaze Alexander Taking reins at third base
Tue, Jun 30, 2026, 1:46 PM
Alexander will start at third base and bat eighth in Tuesday's game against the White Sox.
Analysis: The 27-year-old has been used in a super utility role for the bulk of this season, but Alexander could be settling in as the Orioles' primary third baseman against righties over Coby Mayo. Alexander has garnered five of the past six starts at third base for the Orioles, and 13 of his last 14 starts have come at the hot corner. |
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Adley Rutschman Adley Rutschman Taking seat Tuesday
Tue, Jun 30, 2026, 1:39 PM
Rutschman is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game versus the White Sox.
Analysis: Rutschman started each of the last two days after being activated from the 7-day concussion injured list, but he'll get a breather Tuesday. Samuel Basallo is doing the catching for the Orioles. |
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Shane Baz Shane Baz Turns in quality start
Mon, Jun 29, 2026, 9:42 PM
Baz allowed two runs on four hits and four walks while recording six strikeouts over seven innings Monday against the White Sox. He didn't factor into the decision.
Analysis: Baz managed to bounce back after surrendering five runs in a miserable outing against the Angels. He was wild at times Monday, as evidenced by four walks, but he received assistance from his fielders and gave Baltimore a chance to win, exiting with the score tied at two. Baz has been solid of late, holding the opposition to two runs or fewer in six of his last eight starts while striking out 45 in 49 frames over this stretch. |
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Josh Walker Josh Walker Back with big club
Mon, Jun 29, 2026, 5:46 PM
The Orioles recalled Walker from Triple-A Norfolk on Monday.
Analysis: Walker has appeared in three games out of the Orioles' bullpen this season but has spent most of 2026 in Triple-A, where he has a 4.28 ERA, 1.11 WHIP, one save and a 32:9 K:BB across 27.1 innings. The move corresponds with the Orioles placing Keegan Akin (elbow) on the 15-day injured list. |
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Keegan Akin Keegan Akin Lands on IL with elbow discomfort
Mon, Jun 29, 2026, 5:41 PM
The Orioles placed Akin on the 15-day injured list Monday, retroactive to Sunday, due to left elbow discomfort.
Analysis: The issue may have cropped up during Akin's last outing Saturday against the Nationals, when he tossed two scoreless innings and allowed one hit and one walk while striking out two. After giving up six earned runs against Washington on May 16, Akins has posted a 1.56 ERA and 1.21 WHIP across 17.1 innings in his last 15 outings, so his loss is a sizable blow to the Orioles' bullpen. The move means the veteran southpaw will be out at least through the All-Star break. Josh Walker was recalled from Triple-A Norfolk in a corresponding move. |
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Yaramil Hiraldo Yaramil Hiraldo Kicking off rehab assignment
Mon, Jun 29, 2026, 4:33 PM
Hiraldo (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment Tuesday at High-A Frederick, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
Analysis: Hiraldo had been in line to make his first rehab appearance Sunday, but a rainout pushed him back a couple days in the schedule. The 30-year-old reliever has been on the injured list since April 5 due to right shoulder inflammation and could need several appearances in the minors to knock off rust and hone his command, so it wouldn't be surprising if the Orioles waited until after the All-Star break to activate him. |
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Felix Bautista Felix Bautista Impressing with mound work
Mon, Jun 29, 2026, 4:29 PM
Orioles president of baseball operations Mike Elias said Saturday that Bautista (shoulder) has been "throwing really, really well" in his bullpen sessions, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Coming back from right labrum and rotator cuff surgery, Bautista was cleared to resume mound work last week and the team is "pretty excited about where he's at." The Orioles are holding out hope that Bautista could rejoin their bullpen before the end of the regular season, but he's a long way from having an established timeline for a return. |
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Colin Selby Colin Selby Awaiting second opinion
Mon, Jun 29, 2026, 4:28 PM
Selby plans to receive a second opinion on his right shoulder before continuing his rehab program, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Selby has been on the shelf since Feb. 14 due to right shoulder inflammation and has made limited progress in his recovery over four months later. The second opinion should provide Selby with more clarity regarding his options for treatment. Given his lengthy layoff from throwing, surgery would seem to be a distinct possibility for the 28-year-old right-hander. |
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