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Zach Eflin Zach Eflin Placed on IL with back injury
Mon, Jun 30, 2025, 4:00 PM
The Orioles placed Eflin on the 15-day injured list Monday with low-back discomfort.
Analysis: Eflin was removed from his start Saturday against Tampa Bay due to the injury, and a trip to the IL was the expected outcome. The veteran right-hander will be eligible to return at the start of the second half, and he should have a good chance to be activated around that time, barring any setbacks. |
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Brandon Young Brandon Young Makes return to big club
Mon, Jun 30, 2025, 3:58 PM
The Orioles recalled Young from Triple-A Norfolk on Monday.
Analysis: Baltimore placed starter Zach Eflin (back) on the 15-day injured list in a corresponding move, but Young may not be called upon to take his spot in the rotation. The Orioles have already confirmed their starting pitchers for the three-game series in Texas that begins Monday, and an off day Thursday will allow the team to get by with a four-man rotation until at least July 12, by which time Cade Povich (hip) should be ready to return from the IL to take over Eflin's vacated spot. With that in mind, Young looks poised to work in long relief during his latest stint with the Orioles, after he previously submitted a 7.11 ERA and 1.97 WHIP in 12.2 innings over his three starts with the big club earlier this season. |
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Ryan O'Hearn Ryan O'Hearn Out again versus lefty
Mon, Jun 30, 2025, 3:47 PM
O'Hearn is not in the lineup for Monday's game versus the Rangers.
Analysis: O'Hearn has now been absent from the lineup seven of the last eight times the Orioles have faced a traditional left-handed starter, as he now appears firmly on the long side of a platoon. Coby Mayo will start at first base and Gary Sanchez will be the designated hitter in Monday's series opener. |
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Jordan Westburg Jordan Westburg Held out again Monday
Mon, Jun 30, 2025, 3:44 PM
Westburg (finger) remains out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Rangers.
Analysis: He'll miss a third straight start after aggravating his left index finger injury in Friday's game versus the Rays. Westburg was able to do some swinging Sunday, but interim manager Tony Mansolino said afterward that the infielder didn't "feel the best" and remains day-to-day, per Jake Rill of MLB.com. The Orioles seem optimistic that Westburg can avoid another stint on the 10-day injured list, but he'll have to show he's game-ready soon. Ramon Urias will once again start at third base for Baltimore on Monday. |
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Dean Kremer Dean Kremer Blanks Tampa in seventh win
Sun, Jun 29, 2025, 4:20 PM
Kremer (7-7) earned the win Sunday over the Rays, allowing three hits and a walk over seven scoreless innings. He struck out six.
Analysis: It was an impressive outing from Kremer, who worked around a pair of singles in the first inning before holding Tampa to just one hit over his subsequent six frames. The 29-year-old Kremer has allowed just two runs across 17.2 innings in his last three starts. His ERA is down to 4.27 on the year with a 1.29 WHIP and 78:25 K:BB across 17 outings (97 innings). Kremer will look to keep rolling his next time out, currently scheduled to come next week in Atlanta. |
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Adley Rutschman Adley Rutschman Return date still TBD
Sun, Jun 29, 2025, 11:15 AM
Rutschman (oblique) said Sunday that he's improving, but he admitted that he's uncertain if he'll be activated from the 10-day injured list for the Orioles' first game following the All-Star break, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
Analysis: Interim manager Tony Mansolino previously ruled Rutschman out for the remainder of the first half but expressed optimism that the catcher would be ready to go after the break. Since being placed on the IL on June 21, the backstop has been able to do some throwing, but he has yet to resume swinging a bat, according to Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun. Until Rutschman proves that he can hit against high-velocity pitching without any discomfort, a firm target date for his return will be elusive. |
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Zach Eflin Zach Eflin Likely bound for IL
Sun, Jun 29, 2025, 11:08 AM
Orioles interim manager Tony Mansolino said that Eflin (back) is "trending toward an IL" stint, Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun reports.
Analysis: Baltimore will likely evaluate Eflin over the next 24 hours before making a decision, but since the All-Star break is looming and he previously spent time on the injured list in 2023 and 2024 due to back issues, the club will likely exercise caution with the right-hander. Eflin was removed from his start Saturday due to a lower-back strain, but he told Jake Rill of MLB.com that the injury first cropped up in his pregame bullpen session. With Cade Povich on track to return from the injured list early next week, the Orioles already have a ready replacement for Eflin in the rotation. |
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Jordan Westburg Jordan Westburg Remaining on bench Sunday
Sun, Jun 29, 2025, 10:55 AM
Westburg (finger) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rays.
Analysis: The 26-year-old aggravated the injury to his left index finger Friday after missing a few games earlier in the week, and he'll sit Sunday for a second consecutive contest. According to Jake Rill of MLB.com, interim manager Tony Mansolino said Westburg will play catch and swing a bat prior to Sunday's contest, and the expectation is that the infielder will be back in the lineup within the next couple of days. Ramon Urias will receive another start at the hot corner for Baltimore on Sunday. |
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Kade Strowd Kade Strowd Sent back to Triple-A
Sun, Jun 29, 2025, 9:59 AM
The Orioles optioned Strowd to Triple-A Norfolk on Sunday.
Analysis: Strowd will give up his spot in the Orioles bullpen to Matt Bowman, whose contract was selected from Triple-A. After being called up from Norfolk on Friday, Strowd made appearances in the first two contests of Baltimore's series against Tampa Bay, covering 3.1 innings while allowing one earned run on two hits and one walk. |
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Matt Bowman Matt Bowman Moves up to big leagues
Sun, Jun 29, 2025, 9:57 AM
The Orioles selected Bowman's contract from Triple-A Norfolk on Sunday.
Analysis: Baltimore cleared room for Bowman on the 40-man roster by designating Luis F. Castillo for assignment and on the 26-man roster by optioning Kade Strowd to Norfolk. Bowman will be up with the big club for the third time this season, after he accrued a 4.57 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 16:5 K:BB in 21.2 innings over 18 appearances in his prior two stints with Baltimore. |
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Luis F. Castillo Luis F. Castillo Dropped from 40-man roster
Sun, Jun 29, 2025, 9:54 AM
The Orioles designated Castillo (undisclosed) for assignment Sunday.
Analysis: Shortly after the Orioles claimed him off waivers from the Mariners on May 7, Castillo was placed on Triple-A Norfolk's 7-day injured list due to an unspecified injury. He made pair of rehab starts in the rookie-level Florida Complex League earlier this month and was reinstated from Norfolk's IL on Sunday, only to be simultaneously removed from the Orioles' 40-man roster to make room for Matt Bowman. |
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Ramon Laureano Ramon Laureano Rips homer No. 10
Sat, Jun 28, 2025, 9:16 PM
Laureano went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and a walk in Saturday's 11-3 loss to the Rays.
Analysis: Laureano crushed his 10th homer of the season en route to extending hitting streak to a modest four games. The 30-year-old outfielder has become a significant contributor in the heart of Baltimore's lineup, and he should continue to play nearly an everyday role until Tyler O'Neill (shoulder) is activated from the injured list. Over his last 31 games, Laureano is slashing an excellent .308/.395/.561 with seven big flies, six doubles, 20 RBI, 23 runs scored and two stolen bases covering 124 plate appearances. |
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Jackson Holliday Jackson Holliday Three more hits Saturday
Sat, Jun 28, 2025, 6:42 PM
Holliday went 3-for-5 with a stolen base in Saturday's 11-3 loss to the Rays.
Analysis: The 21-year-old continues to tease a breakout. Holliday has banged out multiple hits in four of the last eight games, a stretch in which he's batting .288 (15-for-52) with two homers, two steals, four runs and six RBI. With Jordan Westburg (finger) having trouble staying healthy, Holliday has gotten a chance to settle into a full-time job, and he could be poised for a big second half of the season. |
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Zach Eflin Zach Eflin Dealing with lower-back strain
Sat, Jun 28, 2025, 6:12 PM
Eflin was removed from Saturday's game versus Tampa Bay due to a lower-back strain, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Eflin noticed the issue while warming up in the bullpen prior to his start but thought he could pitch through it. However, the right-hander struggled through a four-run first inning before he was pulled, and it's logical to assume that the back issue contributed to the rough frame. Orioles interim manager Tony Mansolino indicated following the contest that Eflin may need to get imaging done on his back, and it's unclear at this time if the veteran hurler will need a stint on the IL. The Orioles do have one injured starter close to returning to the rotation, as Cade Povich (hip) threw 75 pitches in a rehab start Thursday. |
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Zach Eflin Zach Eflin Exits game with back tightness
Sat, Jun 28, 2025, 3:36 PM
Eflin was removed from Saturday's game against the Rays due to lower back tightness, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Eflin was rocked for four runs on 28 pitches (18 strikes) in the first inning, and his back issue seems to have contributed to his poor outing. He'll go to the clubhouse to undergo further testing, and the Orioles should provide an update on the veteran right-hander during or shortly after Saturday's game. Scott Blewett took the mound for Baltimore at the top of the second frame. |
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Jordan Westburg Jordan Westburg Not in Saturday's lineup
Sat, Jun 28, 2025, 11:58 AM
Westburg (hand) is not in the Orioles' starting lineup against the Rays on Saturday.
Analysis: Westburg aggravated his left index finger injury during Friday's win over the Rays. He's considered day-to-day and could be available off the bench as a pinch hitter. Ramon Urias will start at third base and bat second. |
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Kyle Tyler Kyle Tyler DFA'd by Baltimore
Sat, Jun 28, 2025, 11:13 AM
The Orioles designated Tyler for assignment Saturday.
Analysis: The move makes room on the Orioles' 40-man roster for Emmanuel Rivera, whose contract was selected by Baltimore from Triple-A Norfolk. Tyler was claimed off waivers by the Orioles in mid-June after he was DFA'd by the Phillies on June 8. Across 14 games (12 starts) in Triple-A this season, Tyler has a 4.19 ERA, 1.46 WHIP and 46:24 K:BB in 66.2 innings. |
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Emmanuel Rivera Emmanuel Rivera Back with big club
Sat, Jun 28, 2025, 11:10 AM
The Orioles selected Rivera's contract from Triple-A Norfolk on Saturday.
Analysis: The move gives the Orioles additional infield depth with Jordan Westburg currently day-to-day due to a left finger injury that he aggravated during Friday's 22-8 win over the Rays. Rivera was DFA'd by Baltimore on June 10 and was outrighted to Norfolk two days later after clearing waivers. He has gone 6-for-28 (.214) with four walks and four RBI in Triple-A since his outright assignment. |
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Dylan Carlson Dylan Carlson Sent down to minors
Sat, Jun 28, 2025, 11:10 AM
The Orioles optioned Carlson to Triple-A Norfolk on Saturday.
Analysis: Carlson started four of Baltimore's past seven games but went 2-for-17 at the plate during that span. He's posted a .667 OPS across 115 major-league plate appearances this season and will now get a chance to work on his stroke in the minors. In a corresponding move, infielder Emmanuel Rivera had his contract selected from Norfolk. |
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Gary Sanchez Gary Sanchez Drives in four runs in blowout win
Fri, Jun 27, 2025, 11:28 PM
Sanchez went 3-for-4 with a two-run home run, two additional RBI and three runs scored during Friday's 22-8 win over the Rays.
Analysis: Sanchez contributed to seven of the Orioles' 22 runs in Friday's blowout, including a two-run home run off Eric Orze in the fifth inning to give Baltimore a one-run lead. Sanchez tied a season high with four RBI and has recorded at least one hit in eight of 10 games since returning from the injured list in mid-June. He'll continue to serve as the Orioles' primary backstop until Adley Rutschman (oblique) returns from the IL, which isn't expected to happen until after the All-Star break. |
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