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Shane Baz Shane Baz Inks five-year extension
Fri, Mar 27, 2026, 3:08 PM
The Orioles signed Baz to a five-year, $68 million contract extension Friday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Baz was traded to Baltimore this offseason after delivering a 4.87 ERA, a 1.33 WHIP and a 176:64 K:BB across 166.1 innings in 2025 at Tampa Bay. Now, the talented 26-year-old right-hander has a long-term home with the Orioles, where he'll look to improve upon his 2025 campaign. He's slated to make his season debut Sunday against the Twins. |
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Trevor Rogers Trevor Rogers Stellar in Opening Day win
Thu, Mar 26, 2026, 6:39 PM
Rogers (1-0) earned the win Thursday over the Twins, allowing three hits and four walks across seven scoreless innings. He struck out five.
Analysis: Rogers picked up where he left off in 2025, when he posted a sparkling 1.81 ERA with a 0.90 WHIP and 103:29 K:BB across 18 starts (109.2 innings). The southpaw needed only 88 pitches to make it through seven scoreless innings Thursday. Rogers will look to keep rolling his next time out, currently slated for next week at home against the Rangers. |
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Ryan Helsley Ryan Helsley Grabs save in Orioles' debut
Thu, Mar 26, 2026, 6:34 PM
Helsley earned the save in Thursday's 2-1 victory over the Twins, allowing one hit while striking out three in a scoreless ninth inning.
Analysis: It was a strong showing from Helsley, who was tasked with closing out a one-run victory in his Baltimore debut. The right-hander will be the Orioles' primary closer with Felix Bautista (shoulder) expected to miss the majority of the regular season. Helsley made 58 appearances (56 innings) between the Cardinals and Mets last year, posting a 4.50 ERA with a 1.54 WHIP and 63 strikeouts. |
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Bryan Ramos Bryan Ramos Staying with Baltimore
Thu, Mar 26, 2026, 6:06 PM
The Orioles assigned Ramos to Triple-A Norfolk on Thursday, Jacob Calvin Meyer of The Baltimore Sun reports.
Analysis: After failing to make the Opening Day roster and with no minor-league options left, the Orioles opted to designate Ramos for assignment Tuesday. He cleared waivers Thursday and has opted to remain in the organization with Norfolk. Ramos spent most of the 2025 season in Triple-A, but he could see some major-league action in 2026 if Baltimore requires depth at third base. |
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Jackson Kowar Jackson Kowar Outrighted to Triple-A
Thu, Mar 26, 2026, 6:04 PM
Kowar cleared waivers Thursday and was sent outright to Triple-A Norfolk, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
Analysis: Kowar lost his place on the 40-man roster Wednesday after giving up three runs (one earned) over six innings during spring training, but he'll remain within the Orioles organization after passing through waivers unclaimed. The 29-year-old posted a 2.57 ERA over 14 frames in Triple-A last year and could work his way back into the majors if he performs similarly in 2026. |
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Jeremiah Jackson Jeremiah Jackson Makes roster, on bench for opener
Thu, Mar 26, 2026, 10:35 AM
Jackson is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Twins.
Analysis: Though Jackson beat out a number of competitors for the final position-player spot on the Orioles' Opening Day roster, he looks like he'll have to settle for a part-time role to begin the season, even while Jackson Holliday (hand) and Jordan Westburg (elbow) are on the injured list. Coby Mayo is expected to be Westburg's primary replacement at third base, while the Orioles could opt for a more of a timeshare between Jackson and Blaze Alexander at the keystone in Holliday's absence. The Orioles will turn to Alexander at second base for the opener. |
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Tyler O'Neill Tyler O'Neill Starting opener versus righty
Thu, Mar 26, 2026, 10:35 AM
O'Neill will start in right field and bat sixth in Thursday's opener versus the Twins.
Analysis: It's righty Joe Ryan on the bump for the Twins, but the right-handed-hitting O'Neill will nonetheless get the call in right field as he attempts to extend his major-league record Opening Day home run streak to seven. Dylan Beavers has been battling a knee/quad injury recently, which also could have played into Orioles manager Craig Albernaz's decision to start O'Neill. The two players are expected to share the right-field job this season. |
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Taylor Ward Taylor Ward In leadoff spot for opener
Thu, Mar 26, 2026, 10:32 AM
Ward will start in left field and bat leadoff in Thursday's opener against the Twins.
Analysis: Jackson Holliday (hand) is likely to bat leadoff when he returns to action, but it will be Ward at the top of the batting order on Opening Day as the Twins send righty Joe Ryan to the hill. Ward sported a .425 on-base percentage for the Orioles during spring training, logging more walks (eight) than strikeouts (seven). |
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Dylan Beavers Dylan Beavers Absent from Opening Day lineup
Thu, Mar 26, 2026, 10:28 AM
Beavers is not in the lineup for Thursday's opener against the Twins.
Analysis: Beavers managed to avoid the injured list after being sidelined for the past week with tightness in his right knee and quadriceps. However, the left-handed batter is not in the lineup Opening Day versus righty Joe Ryan, as Orioles manager Craig Albernaz is going with righty bat Tyler O'Neill. It's not a surprise, as Beavers could be a bit rusty and O'Neill also has a major-league record six-game Opening Day home run streak on the line. Beavers and O'Neill are expected to share right field for Baltimore this season rather than operate in a strict platoon. |
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Jackson Holliday Jackson Holliday Cleared for rehab assignment
Thu, Mar 26, 2026, 8:55 AM
Holliday (hand) is set to begin a rehab assignment Friday at Triple-A Norfolk.
Analysis: Holliday didn't see any game action in spring training after undergoing surgery Feb. 12 to remove the fractured hook of the hamate bone in his right hand, but he resumed taking batting practice before the end of camp and was spotted taking part in fielding drills at Camden Yards on Wednesday, per Jake Rill of MLB.com. The 22-year-old evidently checked out fine following Wednesday's workout and is expected to be in the lineup when Norfolk opens its season Friday. Holliday will be eligible to return from the 10-day injured list next Wednesday, but because he missed all of spring training, the Orioles may want to keep him on assignment with Norfolk for a longer period prior to activating him. Until Holliday is deemed ready to rejoin the big club, the Orioles will likely turn to Blaze Alexander and Jeremiah Jackson to handle most of the reps at the keystone. |
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Jose Barrero Jose Barrero Sent to minors
Wed, Mar 25, 2026, 5:13 PM
The Orioles reassigned Barrero to Triple-A Norfolk on Wednesday, Andy Kostka of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.
Analysis: Barrero appeared in 22 games at the big-league level with St. Louis in 2025, but he finished last season in the Orioles organization as a member of the Norfolk roster and will return to the affiliate to begin the 2026 campaign. The 27-year-old came up short in his bid for a utility spot on the Orioles' Opening Day roster after slashing just .105/.150/.289 over 40 plate appearances during the Grapefruit League. |
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Sam Huff Sam Huff Moves to minor leagues
Wed, Mar 25, 2026, 5:10 PM
The Orioles reassigned Huff to Triple-A Norfolk on Wednesday, Andy Kostka of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.
Analysis: Huff will head to the minors to begin the season after the Orioles weren't compelled to carry him on the Opening Day roster as a third catcher behind Adley Rutschman and Samuel Basallo. As a member of the Giants organization last season, Huff saw action in 20 games at the big-league level and slashed .208/.259/.340 with two home runs and four RBI over 58 plate appearances. |
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Weston Wilson Weston Wilson Opening season in minors
Wed, Mar 25, 2026, 5:07 PM
The Orioles reassigned Wilson to Triple-A Norfolk on Wednesday, Andy Kostka of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.
Analysis: While attending camp as a non-roster invitee, Wilson had been in the mix for a bench role on the Orioles' Opening Day squad but ultimately lost out in the job battle to Jeremiah Jackson. Wilson, who is in his first season in the Orioles organization, slashed .198/.282/.369 with five home runs and two stolen bases across 125 plate appearances in the big leagues with Philadelphia in 2025. |
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Albert Suarez Albert Suarez Sent out to Norfolk
Wed, Mar 25, 2026, 5:04 PM
The Orioles reassigned Suarez to Triple-A Norfolk on Wednesday, Andy Kostka of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.
Analysis: Suarez wasn't able to secure a starting or long-relief role on the Orioles' Opening Day roster, but the 36-year-old will provide the organization with valuable depth at the Triple-A level. The right-hander made five appearances (one start) at the big-league level in 2025, giving up three earned runs on nine hits and two walks while striking out 10 over 11.2 innings. |
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Dylan Beavers Dylan Beavers Feels ready for Opening Day
Wed, Mar 25, 2026, 2:09 PM
Beavers (knee) said that he was able to turn in a full on-field workout Tuesday and feels ready to go for Thursday's season opener versus the Twins, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Beavers didn't see game action in spring training after experiencing some tightness in his right knee and quadriceps while running last Friday, but the Orioles evidently feel comfortable enough with his health after announcing Wednesday that the 24-year-old outfielder will be part of their 26-man active roster for Opening Day. As a left-handed-hitter, Beavers should play at least semi-regularly against right-handed pitching, but he may be deployed in more of a timeshare rather than in the strong side of a platoon after Tyler O'Neill and Samuel Basallo both made strong cases for everyday roles with standout springs. |
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Anthony Nunez Anthony Nunez Clinches roster spot
Wed, Mar 25, 2026, 1:32 PM
The Orioles recalled Nunez from Triple-A Norfolk on Wednesday.
Analysis: Despite being optioned to the minors back on March 8, Nunez will end up joining the Orioles ahead of Opening Day after a spot opened up with Keegan Akin (groin) landing on the 15-day injured list in a corresponding move. Nunez has yet to make his MLB debut but pitched effectively out of the Norfolk bullpen last season after he was acquired in a trade with the Mets last July. Over 16 appearances for Norfolk, Nunez posted a 3.45 ERA, 0.92 WHIP and 21:7 K:BB across 15.2 innings. |
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Jackson Holliday Jackson Holliday Hitting shelf to begin season
Wed, Mar 25, 2026, 1:27 PM
The Orioles placed Holliday (hand) on the 10-day injured list Wednesday.
Analysis: Holliday was unable to play in any Grapefruit League games after requiring a procedure Feb. 12 to remove the fractured hamate bone from his right hand, so his move to the IL was fully expected. The 22-year-old appears to be making solid progress in his recovery, as he was able to take live batting practice last week without incident. He will begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Norfolk when the minor-league season gets underway Friday, per Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com, and is likely trending toward a mid-April return from the IL. |
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Keegan Akin Keegan Akin Shelved with groin strain
Wed, Mar 25, 2026, 1:22 PM
The Orioles placed Akin on the 10-day injured list Wednesday due to a left groin strain.
Analysis: Akin was diagnosed with the groin strain following an MRI earlier this week, after he had initially experienced the injury while warming up for a Grapefruit League game last Saturday. The Orioles haven't provided a timeline for Akin's return, but he won't be eligible to make his 2026 debut until April 6 after landing on the shelf. |
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Jackson Kowar Jackson Kowar Loses 40-man spot
Wed, Mar 25, 2026, 1:19 PM
The Orioles designated Kowar for assignment Wednesday.
Analysis: Kowar was unable to win a spot in the Orioles' Opening Day bullpen after yielding three runs (one earned) on five hits and four walks across six innings during the Grapefruit League. The 29-year-old righty will now be exposed to waivers but could remain in the organization as relief depth at Triple-A Norfolk if he doesn't get claimed. |
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Jordan Westburg Jordan Westburg Officially lands on IL
Wed, Mar 25, 2026, 1:16 PM
The Orioles placed Westburg (elbow) on the 10-day injured list Wednesday.
Analysis: Westburg isn't expected to be ready to make his season debut until at least early May while he recovers from a partial UCL tear in his right elbow. Per MLB.com, Westburg has been running, fielding grounders and taking one-handed swings as of last week, but he has a few more checkpoints to hit in the recovery process before he'll be ready to head out on a rehab assignment. |
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