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Bryan Ramos Bryan Ramos DFA'd by O's
Tue, Mar 24, 2026, 8:15 PM
The Orioles designated Ramos for assignment Tuesday, Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com reports.
Analysis: Ramos slashed .316/.381/.474 with a homer, three RBI and four runs scored across 42 plate appearances in the Grapefruit League, but his attempt at making Baltimore's Opening Day roster was still unsuccessful. The 24-year-old doesn't have minor-league options remaining, so he'll also have to forfeit his place on the 40-man roster. |
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Elvis Peguero Elvis Peguero Signs two-year MiLB deal with O's
Tue, Mar 24, 2026, 1:22 PM
The Orioles signed Peguero (elbow) to a two-year minor-league contract Tuesday, Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun reports.
Analysis: Peguero ended last season on the injured list with the White Sox due to a right elbow strain. That he signed a two-year minor-league deal suggests he might have needed surgery, though that hasn't been confirmed. Peguero holds a career 4.26 ERA over parts of five major-league seasons. |
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Jhonkensy Noel Jhonkensy Noel Denied Opening Day roster spot
Mon, Mar 23, 2026, 3:50 PM
The Orioles reassigned Noel to minor-league camp Monday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
Analysis: After being acquired from the Guardians during the offseason, Noel was outrighted off the Orioles' 40-man roster in January but attended big-league spring training upon clearing waivers. Noel proceeded to post a monstrous 1.158 OPS during Grapefruit League play, but the Orioles didn't have room for him in their crowded outfield. He'll head to Triple-A Norfolk to begin the season and should get the chance to play regularly. |
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Maverick Handley Maverick Handley Cut from big-league camp
Mon, Mar 23, 2026, 3:47 PM
The Orioles reassigned Handley to minor-league camp Monday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
Analysis: Handley logged 47 plate appearances in the majors in 2025 while the Orioles contended with multiple injuries at catcher, but the 28-year-old was never viewed as anything more than a stopgap option and was dropped from the 40-man roster over the winter. He'll remain part of the Orioles organization for the 2026 campaign, but he's likely to spend the entire season at Triple-A Norfolk unless Baltimore is down two of Adley Rutschman, Samuel Basallo and Sam Huff at any point. |
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Luis Vazquez Luis Vazquez Out with broken thumb
Mon, Mar 23, 2026, 2:47 PM
Orioles manager Craig Albernaz said Monday that Vazquez has been diagnosed with a broken right thumb, Andy Kostka of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.
Analysis: An X-ray confirmed the thumb fracture, which Vazquez suffered when he was hit by a pitch in Sunday's game against the Nationals. Vazquez also required stitches to seal a wound on his hand. A timeline for Vazquez's return will likely depend on whether or not he requires surgery, but regardless, the thumb injury removes the 26-year-old from consideration for a reserve infield role on the Orioles' Opening Day roster. Vazquez is expected to open the season on Triple-A Norfolk's injured list. |
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Chris Bassitt Chris Bassitt Slated for Orioles debut next week
Mon, Mar 23, 2026, 11:03 AM
Bassitt is scheduled to make his Orioles debut March 30 against the Rangers, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports.
Analysis: The Orioles will roll out Trevor Rogers, Kyle Bradish and Shane Baz in their opening series versus the Twins before Bassitt and Zach Eflin round out the rotation. Bassitt's final spring training tuneup will come Monday against the Nationals when he follows Baz. The 37-year-old Bassitt holds a 2.51 ERA and 9:8 K:BB over 14.1 innings this spring. |
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Luis Vazquez Luis Vazquez Needs stitches, X-rays
Sun, Mar 22, 2026, 4:30 PM
Vazquez was removed from Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Nationals after being hit by a pitch on the right hand, and he received stitches and will undergo X-rays on Monday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
Analysis: Vazquez entered the contest at third base and was plunked in his lone plate appearance. The 26-year-old should report to Triple-A Norfolk to begin the season, if healthy. |
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Dylan Beavers Dylan Beavers Making progress with knee
Sun, Mar 22, 2026, 1:07 PM
Orioles manager Craig Albernaz said Sunday that Beavers is progressing in his recovery from a sore right knee, Andrew Golden of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.
Analysis: Beavers remains out of the lineup for Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Nationals while he continues to tend to the injury he suffered while running Friday. The Orioles don't seem to consider Beavers' injury significant enough to require an MRI, but the young outfielder is still being viewed as day-to-day as Opening Day approaches. |
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Keegan Akin Keegan Akin MRI on tap
Sun, Mar 22, 2026, 1:02 PM
Orioles manager Craig Albernaz said Sunday that Akin (adductor) is scheduled to undergo an MRI on Monday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
Analysis: The MRI should provide more information on the extent of the adductor injury that Akin suffered while warming up in the bullpen Saturday and will help the Orioles determine whether or not the lefty requires a stint on the injured list to begin the season. If Akin ends up being shelved, it could open the door for Grant Wolfram to make the Opening Day roster as another southpaw option out of the bullpen. |
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Keegan Akin Keegan Akin Suffers injury in bullpen
Sat, Mar 21, 2026, 3:49 PM
Akin suffered an adductor injury while warming up in the bullpen during Baltimore's Grapefruit League game against the Phillies on Saturday, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Manager Craig Albernaz said after the game that he doesn't know how severe Akin's injury is, but he kept him out of the game as a precaution. More information on the 30-year-old's status for Opening Day may be available Sunday. |
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Dean Kremer Dean Kremer Optioned to minors
Sat, Mar 21, 2026, 12:37 PM
The Orioles optioned Kremer to minor-league camp Saturday, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports.
Analysis: Kremer gave up five earned runs over nine innings during his three Grapefruit League appearances. He was beat out for the final spot in Baltimore's rotation by Zach Eflin, who struck out 10 batters and walked one in 7.1 shutout frames this spring. Kremer has maintained a fairly consistent 4.14 ERA and 1.26 WHIP over the past three seasons for the O's, and he'll likely be the first choice to return to the majors if the big club's rotation depth is tested. |
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Heston Kjerstad Heston Kjerstad Battling hamstring tightness
Sat, Mar 21, 2026, 9:59 AM
Kjerstad is dealing with tightness in his right hamstring, Andy Kostka of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.
Analysis: Kjerstad will undergo imaging as a precaution to determine whether he's dealing with any structural damage, at which point the team will know more about how long he'll be out. The 27-year-old outfielder has posted just a .605 OPS through 42 plate appearances in the Grapefruit League and seems likely to open the regular season in Triple-A. |
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Dylan Beavers Dylan Beavers Dealing with quad tightness
Sat, Mar 21, 2026, 9:36 AM
Beavers said Saturday that he felt tightness in his quad while running Friday, Jacob Calvin Meyer of The Baltimore Sun reports.
Analysis: Beavers has reportedly been having trouble with his right quad for a few days, and it bothered him enough Friday for the Orioles to scratch him from their Grapefruit League lineup. He remains optimistic that he'll be ready for Opening Day, though the team hasn't announced any official timeline. |
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Andrew Kittredge Andrew Kittredge Minimum IL stay expected
Sat, Mar 21, 2026, 9:25 AM
Kittredge (shoulder) said Saturday that he expects to begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Norfolk once the regular season starts, Andy Kostka of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.
Analysis: Kittredge has been working his way back from right shoulder inflammation since early March, and the Orioles have already confirmed that he will begin the year on the injured list. However, the right-hander has been encouraged by how his shoulder has responded to treatment and seems confident that he will only have to miss the first 15 days of the new season. |
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Dylan Beavers Dylan Beavers Scratched from lineup
Fri, Mar 20, 2026, 4:25 PM
Beavers has been scratched from Friday's spring training game against the Yankees due to right knee discomfort, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
Analysis: Beavers had a right knee issue pop up pregame, and it'll prevent him from playing in the contest. While more information on Beavers' health should be provided in the next 24 hours, he can be considered day-to-day for now. |
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Jackson Holliday Jackson Holliday Progresses to live ABs
Fri, Mar 20, 2026, 1:41 PM
Holliday (hand) took live batting practice Thursday with no issues and is doing so again Friday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
Analysis: The 22-year-old continues working his way back from surgery to repair a fractured hamate bone in his right hand, which he underwent in mid-February. Holliday won't be ready to join Baltimore for Opening Day, but he could begin a rehab assignment at the start of the Triple-A season. |
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Samuel Basallo Samuel Basallo Homers twice Thursday
Fri, Mar 20, 2026, 7:44 AM
Basallo went 3-for-3 with two solo homers during Thursday's Grapefruit League win against the Pirates.
Analysis: Basallo has crushed the ball during spring training and is batting .375 with four doubles, three homers, nine RBI and nine runs in 12 games. The 21-year-old is expected to open the season as Baltimore's primary designated hitter while also operating as the No. 2 backstop to Adley Rutschman. Basallo had a .165/.229/.330 slash line over 31 games in his first taste of the majors last year, but he enters 2026 with high expectations as one of the top prospects in baseball. |
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Jose Espada Jose Espada Unable to win bullpen job
Wed, Mar 18, 2026, 8:59 AM
The Orioles optioned Espada to minor-league camp Wednesday, Cordell Woodland of 105.7 The Fan Baltimore reports.
Analysis: Espada had spent the entire 2025 season in the minors before earning a call-up to Baltimore in September and making one relief appearance for the big club. The 29-year-old righty had been competing for a spot in the Orioles' Opening Day bullpen but wasn't able to secure a spot despite pitching well in the Grapefruit League (two unearned runs on one hit and one walk over four innings). He'll likely report to Triple-A Norfolk for the start of the 2026 season. |
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Ryan Mountcastle Ryan Mountcastle Back in action
Tue, Mar 17, 2026, 8:45 AM
Mountcastle (hand) is starting at designated hitter and batting cleanup Tuesday against the Tigers, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
Analysis: Mountcastle missed almost a week with the hand issue but is back in the heart of the lineup Tuesday. He is hitting .296 with zero home runs, zero walks and six strikeouts in 29 plate appearances this spring. He has also been hit by a pitch twice. |
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Jordan Westburg Jordan Westburg Lacks return timetable
Mon, Mar 16, 2026, 12:33 PM
Westburg (elbow) said Monday that he remains without a timeline to increase his participation in baseball activities, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
Analysis: Westburg is trying to remain optimistic and continues to follow medical advice as he works his way back from a partially torn UCL in his right elbow. He opted against surgery and instead received a platelet-rich plasma injection, hoping that the shot coupled with rest would allow him to return to the field sooner. Westburg has been able to run, take part in fielding drills and swing with his bottom hand, but he has yet to do anything beyond that and has already been ruled out through the end of April. Coby Mayo, Blaze Alexander and Jeremiah Jackson will be the candidates to cover third base while Wetsburg is sidelined. |
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