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Christian Franklin Christian Franklin Swipes bag in big-league debut
Wed, Aug 5, 2026, 9:46 AM
Franklin went 0-for-2 with a walk, a run scored and a stolen base in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Angels.
Analysis: Making his MLB debut after being acquired from the Nationals in a minor deal at the trade deadline, Franklin got the start in left field and hit seventh. The 26-year-old outfielder drew a leadoff walk in the third inning and came around to score the first run of the contest, and then swiped his first bag after a seventh-inning fielder's choice. Franklin could be headed for a short-side platoon role in Baltimore's lefty-heavy outfield after slashing .251/.377/.363 over 93 games for Triple-A Rochester with six homers and 17 steals in 21 attempts, but Tuesday's start against right-hander Grayson Rodriguez at least offers hope for a larger workload. |
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Yennier Cano Yennier Cano Pockets second save
Wed, Aug 5, 2026, 9:41 AM
Cano gave up a hit and struck out two in a scoreless ninth inning Tuesday to record his second save of the season in a 3-1 win over the Angels.
Analysis: Rico Garcia worked the seventh inning and Andrew Kittredge the eighth, leaving closing duties to Cano this time around. Tyler Wells has been the only Baltimore pitcher to collect multiple saves since the All-Star break so far, and he was shipped to Tampa Bay at the trade deadline. The Orioles will likely continue deploying a closing committee until Ryan Helsley (elbow) or Felix Bautista (shoulder) get healthy, but neither is expected back until late August or early September in a best-case scenario. Cano is at least doing his part to remain a key member of that committee -- he's been scored upon just once in 13 appearances since the beginning of July, posting a 0.77 ERA, 0.77 WHIP and 7:1 K:BB during that stretch with one win, one save and two holds. |
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Cade Povich Cade Povich Nabs win in return to rotation
Wed, Aug 5, 2026, 9:34 AM
Povich (2-1) collected the win in Tuesday's 3-1 victory over the Angels, allowing seven hits and a walk over six scoreless innings. He struck out seven.
Analysis: Called up earlier in the day to fill the vacancy in the Orioles rotation created when Dean Kremer was traded to the Twins, Povich dazzled in his first big-league start since May 7, tossing 60 of 88 pitches for strikes as he produced his second quality start of 2026. Through 25.1 MLB innings this year, the southpaw has a 3.91 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 19:8 K:BB. Chris Bassitt (back) is closing in on a return from the IL, which will likely bump Povich back to Triple-A Norfolk, but if he gets another turn it's set to come on the road this weekend against the Rangers. |
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Tyler O'Neill Tyler O'Neill Smacks eighth homer off bench
Tue, Aug 4, 2026, 10:11 PM
O'Neill homered in his lone at-bat as a pinch hitter during Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Angels.
Analysis: O'Neill gave the Orioles an insurance run in the eighth inning Tuesday. Baltimore traded away Taylor Ward on Monday, opening up plenty of reps in its outfield, and O'Neill is making a case in his part-time role for more playing time. He's batting .304 with six homers, two doubles and 10 RBI over his last 46 at-bats (19 games) since the start of July, now slashing .213/.298/.388 with eight long balls, eight doubles and 18 RBI across 205 plate appearances for the season. |
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Felix Bautista Felix Bautista Throws live BP
Tue, Aug 4, 2026, 5:31 PM
Bautista (shoulder) threw live batting practice Tuesday, Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun reports.
Analysis: Bautista is still working his way back from labrum and rotator cuff surgery and has a chance to make his 2026 debut toward the tail end of the season. The 31-year-old has pitched in just 35 games since the end of the 2023 campaign. |
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Samuel Basallo Samuel Basallo Nearing rehab assignment
Tue, Aug 4, 2026, 3:40 PM
Manager Craig Albernaz said Tuesday that Basallo (shoulder) is close to participating in both his catching and hitting progressions and could be cleared for a rehab assignment within the next two weeks, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: The 21-year-old was shut down in late July after receiving an injection to help his right shoulder inflammation, and he appears close to being cleared for most baseball activities. Given that he'll require a rehab assignment and still has at least a few steps before getting to that point, Basallo is tracking toward a return from the injured list in the second half of August. |
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Rece Hinds Rece Hinds Dealt to O's, sent to Triple-A
Tue, Aug 4, 2026, 2:12 PM
The Orioles acquired Hinds from the Marlins for cash considerations Monday and optioned him to Triple-A Norfolk on Tuesday.
Analysis: Between stops in the big leagues with the Reds and Marlins this season, Hinds has gone just 4-for-35 (.114 average) at the dish. The 25-year-old could get a look with Baltimore later this season, but for now, he'll play regularly at Norfolk. |
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Codi Heuer Codi Heuer Dealt to O's, sent to Triple-A
Tue, Aug 4, 2026, 2:09 PM
The Orioles acquired Heuer from the Brewers for cash considerations Monday and optioned him to Triple-A Norfolk on Tuesday.
Analysis: Heuer has been traded twice since Saturday, after the Brewers initially acquired him from the Guardians over the weekend. He'll report to Norfolk but could eventually get a chance in Baltimore. The righty reliever has allowed five runs with a 6:5 K:BB over 9.2 frames in the majors this season. |
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Cade Povich Cade Povich Recalled to start Tuesday's game
Tue, Aug 4, 2026, 2:02 PM
The Orioles recalled Povich from Triple-A Norfolk on Tuesday.
Analysis: Povich will enter the rotation with a start Tuesday against the Angels, though it could be a one-off arrangement if Chris Bassitt (back) returns from the injured list later this week. The left-handed Povich has made three starts and one relief appearance for Baltimore in 2026, allowing 11 runs with a 12:7 K:BB over 19.1 frames. |
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Christian Franklin Christian Franklin Slated for promotion
Tue, Aug 4, 2026, 11:14 AM
The Orioles recalled Franklin from Triple-A Norfolk on Tuesday.
Analysis: Acquired from the Nationals via trade Monday, Franklin will report directly to the major-league club. He's slashed .249/.375/.360 with six home runs, 17 stolen bases and a 65:107 BB:K over 93 games at the Triple-A level in 2026. Franklin can handle all three outfield spots and is likely to operate in a reserve role. He'll be making his big-league debut when he gets into a game. |
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Christian Franklin Christian Franklin Traded again
Mon, Aug 3, 2026, 5:55 PM
The Nationals traded Franklin to the Orioles on Monday in exchange for Joe Glassey, Andy Kostka of TheBanner.com reports.
Analysis: Franklin is on the 40-man roster and has been league average (101 wRC+) in 93 games at Triple-A as a 26-year-old. He has plus speed and good defensive chops and will hope to eventually carve out time as a reserve outfielder. Franklin was traded from the Cubs to the Nationals at last year's deadline. |
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Traded back to Baltimore
Mon, Aug 3, 2026, 4:06 PM
The Orioles acquired Forret from the Rays on Monday in exchange for right-hander Tyler Wells, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Forret makes his way back to Baltimore after being drafted by the Orioles back in 2023. The 22-year-old was also a part of the deal that sent Shane Baz to Baltimore back in December of 2025. With Triple-A Durham, Forret owns a 4.89 ERA, 1.47 WHIP and 46:18 K:BB through 38.2 innings. The young right-hander will most likely join Triple-A Norfolk in his return to the Orioles organization. |
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Carlos Narvaez Carlos Narvaez Moving on to Baltimore
Mon, Aug 3, 2026, 2:48 PM
The Orioles acquired Narvaez, right-handers Anthony Eyanson and Kyson Witherspoon, outfielder Enddy Azocar and a player to be named later from the Red Sox on Monday in exchange for catchers Adley Rutschman (wrist), Jake Rogers and cash, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Though he had faded into a timeshare behind the plate in Boston with Connor Wong, Narvaez should settle in as the new No. 1 backstop for the Orioles, at least until Samuel Basallo (shoulder) makes his return from the injured list. Narvaez delivered a serviceable .725 OPS with 15 home runs over 118 games in his first full big-league campaign in 2025, but he's seen both his power and contact rate tail off dramatically in 2026. The 27-year-old slashed just .187/.260/.275 with a .088 ISO and 33.5 percent strikeout rate over 197 plate appearances with Boston this season. |
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Packaged to Baltimore
Mon, Aug 3, 2026, 2:29 PM
The Orioles acquired Witherspoon, right-hander Anthony Eyanson, outfielder Enddy Azocar, catcher Carlos Narvaez and a player to be named later from the Red Sox on Monday in exchange for catchers Adley Rutschman, Jake Rogers and cash, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: A first-round draft pick in 2025, Witherspoon had been regarded as one of the top lower-level arms in Boston's farm system, even despite his uneven results during his first season of pro ball. The 21-year-old righty turned in a 4.78 ERA, 1.39 WHIP and 78:34 K:BB while surrendering 10 home runs over 75.1 innings at High-A Greenville. The 6-foot-2, 205-pound Witherspoon is regarded as a good athlete with a deep arsenal that includes multiple pitches with plus potential, making him an intriguing developmental prospect for the Orioles. He's expected to report to High-A Frederick to kick off his time in the Baltimore organization. |
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Part of prospect haul for Rutschman
Mon, Aug 3, 2026, 2:19 PM
The Orioles acquired Azocar, right-handers Anthony Eyanson and Kyson Witherspoon, catcher Carlos Narvaez and a player to be named from the Red Sox on Monday in exchange for catchers Adley Rutschman, Jake Rogers and cash, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Narvaez is the only big-league player headed back to Baltimore in the deal, but the trio of Azocar, Eyanson and Witherspoon -- three of the top prospects in Boston's system -- represents a massive return for Rutschman. A 19-year-old outfielder, Azocar packs a good deal of power into his 6-foot-2, 168-pound frame and has slugged 18 home runs over 399 plate appearances between Single-A Salem and High-A Greenville. He's also chipped in 10 steals in 12 attempts, though he doesn't project to be a major difference-maker in that category by the time he reaches the big leagues. |
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On move to Baltimore
Mon, Aug 3, 2026, 2:11 PM
The Orioles acquired Eyanson, right-hander Kyson Witherspoon, outfielder Enddy Azocar, catcher Carlos Narvaez and a player to be named later from the Red Sox on Monday in exchange for catchers Adley Rutschman, Jake Rogers and cash, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Narvaez is the only big-league player headed back to Baltimore, while the trio of Eyanson, Witherspoon and Azocar were three of the top-rated prospects in the Boston farm system. Eyanson headed into 2026 will limited fanfare, but the 22-year-old righty has shot up prospect lists after displaying an uptick in velocity during his first season of professional ball and elite results to match it. Between 16 appearances (15 starts) at High-A Greenville and Double-A Portland spanning 68.1 innings, Eyanson has submitted a 1.32 ERA, 0.89 WHIP and 26.5 K-BB%. He'll likely report to Double-A Chesapeake with his new organization, and with a strong finish to the campaign, he should set himself up for an early-2027 MLB debut. |
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Adley Rutschman Adley Rutschman Trade to Red Sox could be close
Mon, Aug 3, 2026, 12:27 PM
The Red Sox and Orioles "have a deal arranged" for Rutschman (wrist), Buster Olney of ESPN reports.
Analysis: Olney adds that the potential trade still needs Boston's final approval before it goes through. It seems there is real momentum for the deal to be completed. However, Rutschman is currently on the 10-day injured list with left wrist inflammation, so the Red Sox must pore over the catcher's medicals before signing off on a trade. The switch-hitting catcher resumed hitting this past weekend and could be ready for rehab games any day now. Rutschman has had a nice bounce-back season, slashing .251/.331/.433 with eight homers while playing his usual stellar defense. He is under team control through the end of the 2027 season. |
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Dealt to Baltimore
Mon, Aug 3, 2026, 11:51 AM
The Orioles acquired Moore and right-handers Alex Hoppe and Harrison Kreiling from the Mariners on Monday in exchange for outfielder Taylor Ward, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: The right-handed reliever has split the 2026 season between the High-A and Double-A levels, logging a 3.72 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 67:20 K:BB in 38.2 innings. Though his excellent 42.1 percent strikeout rate would normally make him a relief prospect worth tracking, Moore's stellar production comes with the caveat that he turned 26 in May and is much older than most of his peers at Double-A. |
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Acquired by O's
Mon, Aug 3, 2026, 11:47 AM
The Orioles acquired Kreiling and right-handers Alex Hoppe and Brock Moore from the Mariners on Monday in exchange for outfielder Taylor Ward, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Kreiling, 24, has spent most of the season on the injured list at Single-A Inland Empire but was cleared to debut for the affiliate last week after completing a three-appearance rehab assignment in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League. The right-hander has performed well since returning to action in July, logging a 1.69 ERA, 0.56 WHIP and 16:1 K:BB in 10.2 innings between the two minor-league stops. He'll most likely join the Orioles' Carolina League affiliate in Delmarva. |
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Alex Hoppe Alex Hoppe Baltimore-bound in four-player deal
Mon, Aug 3, 2026, 11:42 AM
The Orioles acquired Hoppe and right-handers Harrison Kreiling and Brock Moore from the Mariners on Monday in exchange for outfielder Taylor Ward, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Hoppe is the only big-league-ready arm the Orioles will receive in the deal, as Kreiling and Moore haven't pitched above the Single-A and Double-A levels, respectively. A 27-year-old righty, Hoppe reached the majors for the first time in April and compiled a 5.79 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and 34:11 K:BB in 28 innings while working mostly in middle relief for Seattle. He'll likely slot into a similar role in the Baltimore bullpen. |
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