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Grant Wolfram Grant Wolfram Registers third hold Wednesday
Wed, Apr 8, 2026, 10:44 PM
Wolfram picked up a hold Wednesday against the White Sox, fanning one and allowing one hit with no walks in a scoreless seventh inning.
Analysis: Wolfram is now up to three holds so far this year, and he's emerging as a key piece out the Baltimore bullpen in the early going. Through his first five frames, the left-hander owns a 3.60 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 9:2 K:BB and should continue to either in middle-relief or high-leverage spots as needed. |
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Zach Eflin Zach Eflin Undergoes TJ surgery
Wed, Apr 8, 2026, 6:09 PM
Eflin underwent Tommy John surgery on his right elbow Wednesday, Andy Kostka of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.
Analysis: The Orioles moved Eflin to the 60-day injured list Tuesday after he received a second opinion on his injured elbow, and he'll now be out until midway through the 2027 campaign after going under the knife. The 32-year-old righty will finish 2026 having made just 15 starts over the past two seasons, during which he's posted a 5.76 ERA and 1.43 WHIP over 75 innings. |
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Taylor Ward Taylor Ward Trio of two-baggers in win
Wed, Apr 8, 2026, 6:09 PM
Ward went 4-for-5 with three doubles, a run scored and two RBI in Wednesday's 5-3 win over the White Sox.
Analysis: The veteran outfielder is still looking for his first homer as a member of the Orioles, but he's been doing plenty of damage nonetheless. Through 12 games to begin the season, Ward is slashing .383/.464/.574 with an astounding nine doubles, five runs and eight RBI with an 8:11 BB:K. |
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Rico Garcia Rico Garcia Secures first career save
Wed, Apr 8, 2026, 6:06 PM
Garcia walked two and struck out two in a scoreless ninth inning Wednesday to record his first career save in a 5-3 win over the White Sox.
Analysis: With Ryan Helsley having pitched Monday and Tuesday, the Orioles closer was given a breather while other members of the bullpen stepped up. After Grant Wolfram handled the seventh and Anthony Nunez the eighth, Garcia got the call in the ninth and managed to get the job done despite throwing only 10 of his 22 pitches for strikes. Garcia is establishing himself as a high-leverage option for manager Craig Albernaz, producing a win, two holds and a save in his first six appearances with a 0.00 ERA, 0.53 WHIP and 7:3 K:BB in 5.2 innings. |
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Kyle Bradish Kyle Bradish Fans seven in first win
Wed, Apr 8, 2026, 6:01 PM
Bradish (1-2) picked up the win Wednesday, giving up three runs (two earned) on six hits and three walks over five innings in a 5-3 victory over the White Sox. He struck out seven.
Analysis: After two straight losses to begin the campaign, Bradish righted the ship somewhat, although it was still a bumpy performance. The right-hander tossed just 54 of his 96 pitches for strikes and committed two errors in the field, leaving the mound with the O's down 3-2 only to see his team take the lead for good in the top of the sixth. Bradish will carry a 5.27 ERA, 1.68 WHIP and 17:9 K:BB through 13.2 innings into his next start, which lines up to come at home early next week against the Diamondbacks. |
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Jeremiah Jackson Jeremiah Jackson Exiting starting nine Wednesday
Wed, Apr 8, 2026, 12:05 PM
Jackson is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the White Sox.
Analysis: Jackson had started at second base in six of the Orioles' previous seven games, but he'll cede the keystone to Blaze Alexander in the series finale in Chicago. Both Jackson and Alexander are likely to see their opportunities at second base dry up once the Orioles are ready to bring Jackson Holliday (hand) back from the injured list. |
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Cade Povich Cade Povich Drawing start this weekend
Wed, Apr 8, 2026, 10:47 AM
Povich will start Sunday's game against the Giants, Andy Kostka of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.
Analysis: After Brandon Young made a spot start in place of the injured Zach Eflin (elbow) on Monday, it will be Povich getting a turn this weekend. Povich made one extended relief appearance Sunday against the Pirates, allowing two runs on four hits and a 2:3 K:BB over 5.2 innings. The left-hander will have an opportunity to make additional starts if he pitches well. |
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Colton Cowser Colton Cowser Exiting starting nine
Wed, Apr 8, 2026, 10:41 AM
Cowser is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the White Sox.
Analysis: Cowser is off to a dreadful start this season and is hitless over his last four contests, so he'll get a day to regroup. Dylan Beavers will patrol center field and bat seventh for the Orioles. |
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Samuel Basallo Samuel Basallo Playing time trending down
Wed, Apr 8, 2026, 10:37 AM
Basallo is not in the lineup for Wednesday's contest against the White Sox.
Analysis: After starting six of the first seven games of the season, Basallo has been in the lineup just twice over the past five games and has not started consecutive games over that span. The young slugger has gotten off to a sluggish start, going 5-for-30 with a 38.2 percent strikeout rate. Pete Alonso will be in the designated hitter slot Wednesday and Ryan Mountcastle will start at first base for the Orioles. |
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Gunnar Henderson Gunnar Henderson Launches fourth homer
Wed, Apr 8, 2026, 10:11 AM
Henderson went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's 4-2 win against the White Sox.
Analysis: Henderson broke the tie with his fourth home run of the season in the eighth inning with a two-run shot off Chris Murphy, providing the decisive runs in Baltimore's win. The 24-year-old has been locked in at the plate lately, homering in three of his last five games while going 7-for-20 with five RBI, five runs scored and a 1.285 OPS over that stretch. After a down year power-wise in 2025, when he hit 17 homers across 651 plate appearances, Henderson is beginning to look more like his former self again at the plate. |
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Ryan Helsley Ryan Helsley Grabs fourth save
Wed, Apr 8, 2026, 9:56 AM
Helsley picked up the save in Tuesday's win against the White Sox, allowing one walk while striking out two over a scoreless inning.
Analysis: Helsley entered the ninth with a two-run lead and issued a leadoff walk to Dustin Harris but quickly regained control, retiring the next three batters, including two via strikeout. While the righty has now converted four saves, his 4.15 ERA, 2.08 WHIP and 7:4 K:BB in 4.1 innings reflect his inconsistency lately. Still, outings like Tuesday's offer a positive sign as Helsley looks to settle into a more reliable groove moving forward. |
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Trevor Rogers Trevor Rogers Fans six across six innings
Wed, Apr 8, 2026, 9:34 AM
Rogers did not factor into the decision Tuesday against the White Sox, allowing two runs on six hits and striking out six over six innings. He did not issue a walk.
Analysis: Rogers continued his strong start to the season Tuesday, turning in his third consecutive quality start. The 28-year-old's only damage came in the third inning when he allowed three straight hits, but he kept his composure afterward and stranded runners at the corners in both the fifth and sixth to limit further scoring. The left-hander now owns a 1.89 ERA, 1.05 WHIP and 14:5 K:BB across 19 innings of work and will look to keep things rolling in his next scheduled outing against Arizona. |
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Adley Rutschman Adley Rutschman On bench Tuesday
Tue, Apr 7, 2026, 11:57 AM
Rutschman is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the White Sox, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
Analysis: It's the second time on the bench in Baltimore's past three games for Rutschman, who is batting .292 (7-for-24) with four doubles, two RBI and three runs through his first eight games of the season. Samuel Basallo is stepping in behind the plate while Gunnar Henderson rests his legs as the designated hitter. |
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Nick Raquet Nick Raquet Reporting to major-league club
Tue, Apr 7, 2026, 10:54 AM
The Orioles recalled Raquet from Triple-A Norfolk on Tuesday.
Analysis: Raquet was acquired via trade from the Cardinals on Monday and will go directly onto the Orioles' roster. The left-hander made two scoreless appearances for St. Louis last season and had allowed one run with a 3:0 K:BB over his first three innings with Triple-A Memphis this season. Raquet will give manager Craig Albernaz another lefty option in the bullpen. |
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Brandon Young Brandon Young Optioned after spot start
Tue, Apr 7, 2026, 10:51 AM
The Orioles optioned Young to Triple-A Norfolk on Tuesday.
Analysis: Young tossed five shutout innings in a spot start Monday against the White Sox, but the Orioles will nonetheless replace him on the roster with reliever Nick Raquet. Baltimore could recall Dean Kremer from Norfolk when it needs a starter for this weekend against the Giants. |
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Zach Eflin Zach Eflin Moved to 60-day IL
Tue, Apr 7, 2026, 9:24 AM
The Orioles transferred Eflin (elbow) to the 60-day injured list Tuesday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
Analysis: There's no word yet on the second opinion of the MRI on Eflin's right elbow. However, it's not a good sign that the Orioles have elected to shift him to the 60-IL, which makes Eflin ineligible to return until May 31. Brandon Young pitched well Monday versus the White Sox in Eflin's place, and his performance could earn him another start this weekend versus the Giants. |
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Ryan Helsley Ryan Helsley Holds on for third save
Mon, Apr 6, 2026, 11:07 PM
Helsley picked up the save in Monday's win over the White Sox. He allowed one run on a hit and two walks with a strikeout over one inning.
Analysis: Helsley worked himself into a jam after issuing two walks to open the ninth inning but was able to preserve a two-run lead and secure his third save of the young campaign in an Orioles win. After delivering a pair of scoreless innings in his first two appearances of the season, the hard-throwing right-hander has allowed a run in each of his past two outings. Overall, Helsley owns a 5.40 ERA and 2.40 WHIP, though the 3.1-inning sample is too small to draw any meaningful conclusions. |
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Brandon Young Brandon Young Delivers five shutout frames
Mon, Apr 6, 2026, 10:39 PM
Young (1-0) earned the win Monday, allowing two hits and two walks over five scoreless innings against the White Sox. He struck out two.
Analysis: Young was called up from Triple-A Norfolk to make his first MLB start of the season and delivered strong results, holding the White Sox scoreless and picking up the win. The right-hander saw extended opportunities as a rookie last season but struggled, posting a 6.24 ERA and 1.54 WHIP across 12 starts and 57.2 innings. With Zach Eflin (elbow) on the shelf and Young turning in a positive outing Monday, the 27-year-old could be in line for another start over the weekend, though Dean Kremer remains a viable alternative to enter the rotation. |
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Nick Raquet Nick Raquet Heading to Baltimore
Mon, Apr 6, 2026, 9:39 PM
Raquet was traded from the Cardinals to the Orioles on Monday in exchange for Brayden Smith, Ari Alexander of 7 News Boston reports.
Analysis: Raquet was designated for assignment by St. Louis on Sunday and is now set for a fresh start in Baltimore. The southpaw appeared briefly in the major leagues in 2025 for the Cardinals, as he tossed two scoreless frames in two appearances. Raquet figures to report to Triple-A Norfolk following Monday's trade. |
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Blaze Alexander Blaze Alexander Drops out of starting nine Monday
Mon, Apr 6, 2026, 4:55 PM
Alexander is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the White Sox.
Analysis: Alexander had been included in the lineup for all three games of the Orioles' weekend series in Pittsburgh, making two starts at third base and one at second base while going 2-for-10 with a walk, a stolen base and two runs. Coby Mayo will cover third base and Jeremiah Jackson will man the keystone Monday, but those two players and Alexander will have to vie for one spot in the Orioles' everyday lineup once Jackson Holliday (hand) returns from the injured list, which could happen later this week. |
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