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Dylan Beavers Dylan Beavers Sitting Saturday
Sat, Jul 4, 2026, 2:59 PM
Beavers is not in the Orioles' starting lineup against the Reds on Saturday.
Analysis: Beavers will be on the bench while Taylor Ward, Colton Cowser and Leody Taveras start in the outfield for the Orioles on Saturday from left to right. Since returning from the 10-day injured list this past Sunday, Beavers has gone 1-for-14 with one RBI and five strikeouts. |
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Dom Keegan Dom Keegan Assigned to Double-A
Sat, Jul 4, 2026, 1:15 PM
Keegan cleared outright waivers and was assigned by the Orioles to Double-A Chesapeake on Saturday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
Analysis: Keegan will stick around with the Orioles after being claimed off waivers from the Rays in late June. He's spent the entire season in Triple-A but will move down to Double-A to start his tenure with the Orioles' organization. |
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Rico Garcia Rico Garcia Records 12th hold
Fri, Jul 3, 2026, 9:59 PM
Garcia picked up a hold Friday against the Reds, allowing one hit and one walk in two scoreless innings. He struck out two.
Analysis: With Ryan Helsley (elbow) hitting the injured list again Friday, the Orioles deployed Garcia ahead of Yennier Cano and Tyler Wells in a three-run game. Garcia served as Baltimore's primary closer when Helsley was sidelined earlier this year, so the division of labor among the club's high-leverage mix will remain worth monitoring going forward. Through 37.2 innings, the journeyman right-hander sports a 2.39 ERA, 0.85 WHIP and 41:12 K:BB to go with 12 holds and four saves (five opportunities). |
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Tyler Wells Tyler Wells Logs first save of 2026
Fri, Jul 3, 2026, 9:01 PM
Wells earned the save in Friday's 3-0 win over the Reds after striking out one batter in a scoreless ninth inning.
Analysis: The Orioles are looking for a substitute at closer after Ryan Helsley was placed on the 15-day injured due to right elbow discomfort. Rico Garcia and Yennier Cano were both deployed earlier in Friday's contest, so Wells was brought out for the ninth inning for his first save chance of the season. Wells answered the call, needing just 10 pitches (seven strikes) to wrap up the win for Baltimore. It was his first save since the 2023 season, and given his low pitch count, Wells could be called upon for another save opportunity during the weekend series in Cincinnati. |
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Samuel Basallo Samuel Basallo Cracks two-run homer in win
Fri, Jul 3, 2026, 8:54 PM
Basallo went 1-for-3 with a walk and a two-run home run in Friday's 3-0 win over the Reds.
Analysis: Friday's series opener was a low-scoring affair, so Basallo's two-run shot off Brady Singer in the fifth inning was a crucial one for the Orioles, who entered the game having lost four straight. It was the 13th home run of the season for Basallo, which is tied with Carter Jansen for fourth-most among rookies this season. Basallo has gone 13-for-51 (.255) with three home runs and 10 RBI over his last 15 games. |
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Trevor Rogers Trevor Rogers Tosses five scoreless frames in win
Fri, Jul 3, 2026, 8:50 PM
Rogers (6-7) earned the win against the Reds on Friday, allowing two hits and five walks while striking out four across five scoreless innings.
Analysis: It wasn't exactly smooth sailing for Rogers, who allowed at least two baserunners in three of five innings while issuing a season-high five walks. However, the veteran southpaw did just enough to keep the Reds off the board, and the Orioles' bullpen carried that momentum over the final four innings for the four-hit shutout. It was the second scoreless outing of the season for Rogers, two of which have come over his last three outings, and he has allowed two earned runs or less in five of his last six starts. He'll take a 4.70 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 65:29 K:BB across 84.1 innings into his next start, which is slated for next week at home against the Cubs. |
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Chadwick Tromp Chadwick Tromp DFA'd by Baltimore
Fri, Jul 3, 2026, 3:19 PM
The Orioles designated Tromp for assignment Friday.
Analysis: With Adley Rutschman (concussion) back healthy, Tromp is no longer needed as the third catcher. He's appeared in one game for Baltimore this season, going 2-for-3 with an RBI and a run scored. |
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Anthony Nunez Anthony Nunez Rejoins Baltimore bullpen
Fri, Jul 3, 2026, 3:16 PM
The Orioles recalled Nunez from Triple-A Norfolk on Friday.
Analysis: With Ryan Helsley (elbow) back on the 15-day injured list, Nunez will rejoin the Baltimore bullpen after posting a 4.98 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 38:14 K:BB across 34.1 innings spanning 32 appearances this season prior to being sent down 17 days ago. |
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Jeremiah Jackson Jeremiah Jackson Back with big club
Fri, Jul 3, 2026, 3:13 PM
The Orioles recalled Jackson from Triple-A Norfolk on Friday.
Analysis: Jackson is back in the big leagues after spending five days at Triple-A. He has slashed .251/.267/.397 with seven homers, 32 RBI, 23 runs scored, two stolen bases and a 4:40 BB:K across 206 plate appearances with the Orioles this season. Jackson will fill a depth role in the infield for Baltimore now that Jackson Holliday is healthy. |
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Ryan Helsley Ryan Helsley Sent to IL with elbow discomfort
Fri, Jul 3, 2026, 3:10 PM
The Orioles placed Helsley on the 15-day injured list Friday with right elbow discomfort.
Analysis: Helsey felt discomfort in his elbow while warming up in the bullpen Wednesday, and he'll now miss at least the next couple weeks. The right-hander missed seven weeks with elbow inflammation earlier this season and just returned from the injured list two weeks ago. Rico Garcia figures to be next in line for saves for Baltimore. |
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Tyler O'Neill Tyler O'Neill Pops rare homer Wednesday
Wed, Jul 1, 2026, 10:03 PM
O'Neill went 1-for-2 with a solo home run and a walk in Wednesday's 6-1 win over the White Sox.
Analysis: The veteran outfielder launched his first homer Wednesday since May 16 in Washington. With Dylan Beavers recently returning from the injured list, O'Neill is likely to remain stuck in a part-time role in the outfield going forward. O'Neill is slugging a career-low .295 this season, also batting a paltry .187 with three homers, six doubles and nine RBI over 159 plate appearances. |
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Shipped to Baltimore
Wed, Jul 1, 2026, 7:31 PM
The Nationals traded Diaz to the Orioles on Wednesday in exchange for Kyle Nicolas.
Analysis: Diaz has spent the entire season at High-A Wilmington, slashing .253/.360/.406 with five homers, 31 RBI, 28 runs and 13 steals through 200 plate appearances. The 23-year-old infielder will likely remain at High-A to begin his tenure with the O's, but he could make a push to reach Double-A Chesapeake by the end of the season. |
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Leody Taveras Leody Taveras Productive in Wednesday's win
Wed, Jul 1, 2026, 5:10 PM
Tavares went 1-for-3 with a walk, a solo home run, a second run scored and a stolen base in Wednesday's 6-1 win over the White Sox.
Analysis: Getting the start in center field and batting seventh against left-hander Noah Schultz, Tavares swiped his 10th bag of the year in the sixth inning before swatting his third homer of the season, and first since April 20, in the eighth off Brandon Eisert. With the Orioles' outfield fully healthy again, Tavares will get most of his playing time in a short-side platoon role in place of either Colton Cowser or Dylan Beavers. Through 75 games, Tavares sports a .696 OPS that would be his best mark since 2023. |
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Dean Kremer Dean Kremer Sharp in return to rotation
Wed, Jul 1, 2026, 5:05 PM
Kremer (1-1) picked up the win Wednesday, allowing one run on four hits and a walk over six innings during a 6-1 victory over the White Sox. He struck out four.
Analysis: Making his first start since April 18 after recovering from a quadriceps strain, Kremer got taken deep by Sam Antonacci on the second pitch he threw but then slammed the door shut on Chicago, retiring the next 11 batters he faced and not letting another runner get past second base. Kremer has delivered quality starts in two of his three trips to the mound this season, and he'll take a 3.18 ERA, 0.88 WHIP and 20:3 K:BB over 17 innings into his next outing, which is set to come at home next week against the Cubs. |
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Ryan Helsley Ryan Helsley Sent for testing on sore elbow
Wed, Jul 1, 2026, 2:43 PM
Orioles manager Craig Albernaz said Wednesday that Helsley is dealing with right elbow discomfort and will undergo further testing, Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun reports.
Analysis: Helsley was warming up in the bullpen as he readied to enter Wednesday's game against the White Sox, but he felt something in his elbow and had to take a seat. Instead, Andrew Kittredge came on to close out the 6-1 victory. Helsley missed seven weeks of action earlier this season with right elbow inflammation and could be headed for another extended absence, depending on what the imaging shows. If Helsley needs to miss more time, Rico Garcia is likely the top candidate to fill in at closer for the Orioles, though Kittredge and Yennier Cano could also be in the mix. |
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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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