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Maverick Handley Maverick Handley Sent back to Triple-A
Thu, Apr 16, 2026, 2:23 PM
The Orioles optioned Handley to Triple-A Norfolk on Thursday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
Analysis: Handley arrived in the majors Saturday to provide insurance behind the plate after Adley Rutschman (ankle) landed on the IL, but the former will now return to the minors without playing a game for the O's. Cameron Foster was recalled from Norfolk in a corresponding move. |
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Jeremiah Jackson Jeremiah Jackson Goes yard again Wednesday
Wed, Apr 15, 2026, 5:38 PM
Jackson went 2-for-5 with a home run and three RBI in Wednesday's 8-5 extra-inning loss to the Diamondbacks.
Analysis: The 26-year-old utility player got hold of an Eduardo Rodriguez fastball in the bottom of the fourth inning, ripping it on a line over the fence in left-center field for a two-run shot. It was Jackson's fourth homer of the season, and all four have come in the last five games as part of a six-game hitting streak, during which he's batting .480 (12-for-25) with two doubles, five runs and 10 RBI. With Jackson Holliday (hand) having had a setback on his rehab assignment earlier this week and Jordan Westburg (elbow) still not expected back until late May, Jackson has the starting job at second base locked down for now. |
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Kyle Bradish Kyle Bradish Settles for no-decision Wednesday
Wed, Apr 15, 2026, 5:32 PM
Bradish came away with a no-decision in Wednesday's 8-5 extra-inning loss to the Diamondbacks, giving up four runs on eight hits and a walk over six innings. He struck out four.
Analysis: The right-hander tossed 64 of 97 pitches for strikes as he lasted six innings for the first time this season. While Bradish kept the ball in the yard, he did allow some hard contact -- half of the eight hits off him went for extra bases. He'll take a 5.49 ERA, 1.63 WHIP and 21:10 K:BB through 19.2 innings into his next outing, which is set to come on the road early next week in Kansas City. |
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Leody Taveras Leody Taveras Taking seat for series finale
Wed, Apr 15, 2026, 10:21 AM
Taveras is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Diamondbacks.
Analysis: The switch-hitting Taveras has fared better against right-handed pitching (87 wRC+) than lefties (75 wRC+) over his seven-year big-league career, so he'll be given a breather for the series finale while Arizona sends southpaw Eduardo Rodriguez to the hill. Blaze Alexander will enter the lineup in center field in place of Taveras, who had started each of the last five games while going 6-for-18 with two doubles, two walks, four RBI and three runs. |
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Colton Cowser Colton Cowser Idle against southpaw
Wed, Apr 15, 2026, 10:19 AM
Cowser is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Diamondbacks, Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun reports.
Analysis: With the Orioles facing a left-handed starter (Eduardo Rodriguez) for the first time this season, manager Craig Albernaz will counter the Diamondbacks with a lineup featuring eight right-handed bats. Along with Cowser, fellow left-handed hitters Dylan Beavers and Samuel Basallo will hit the bench for the series finale, paving the way for Sam Huff, Johnathan Rodriguez and Weston Wilson to make their first starts with the Orioles. |
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Dylan Beavers Dylan Beavers Getting afternoon off
Wed, Apr 15, 2026, 10:17 AM
Beavers is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Diamondbacks, Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun reports.
Analysis: With the Orioles facing a left-handed starter (Eduardo Rodriguez) for the first time this season, manager Craig Albernaz will counter the Diamondbacks with a lineup featuring eight right-handed bats. Along with Beavers, fellow left-handed hitters Colton Cowser and Samuel Basallo will hit the bench for the series finale, paving the way for Sam Huff, Johnathan Rodriguez and Weston Wilson to make their first starts with the Orioles. |
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Samuel Basallo Samuel Basallo Receiving afternoon off
Wed, Apr 15, 2026, 10:13 AM
Basallo is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Diamondbacks, Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun reports.
Analysis: The Orioles are facing a left-handed starter (Eduardo Rodriguez) and are wrapping up their series with a day game after a night game, so the left-handed-hitting Basallo will get a breather following a stretch of five straight starts. Sam Huff will draw the start at catcher in his Orioles debut after being called up from Triple-A Norfolk earlier Wednesday. |
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Jayvien Sandridge Jayvien Sandridge Cut from 40-man roster
Wed, Apr 15, 2026, 9:29 AM
The Orioles designated Sandridge for assignment Wednesday.
Analysis: His spot on the 40-man roster will be absorbed by Sam Huff, who has been added as a third catcher to Baltimore's active roster. It's the third time since January that Sandridge has been designated for assignment. He's tossed 1.2 scoreless frames with a 2:3 K:BB at Triple-A Norfolk. |
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Sam Huff Sam Huff Contract selected by Baltimore
Wed, Apr 15, 2026, 9:26 AM
The Orioles selected Huff's contract from Triple-A Norfolk on Wednesday.
Analysis: Huff will serve as a third catcher for the Orioles and could see some action against left-handed pitching. The 28-year-old is a career .247/.301/.430 hitter over parts of five big-league seasons and has carried a .438 OPS early on at Norfolk. |
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Nick Raquet Nick Raquet Moved to Triple-A
Wed, Apr 15, 2026, 9:23 AM
The Orioles optioned Raquet to Triple-A Norfolk on Wednesday.
Analysis: Raquet made two appearances for Baltimore after being acquired via trade from the Cardinals last week, yielding three runs with a 0:1 K:BB across 1.2 innings. His spot on the 26-man active roster is being filled by Sam Huff, who was called up from Triple-A to serve as the Orioles' third catcher. |
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Trevor Rogers Trevor Rogers Tagged with first loss of year
Wed, Apr 15, 2026, 8:21 AM
Rogers (2-1) took the loss Tuesday, giving up four runs on nine hits and a walk over 4.2 innings as the Orioles fell 4-3 to the Diamondbacks. He struck out six.
Analysis: The southpaw failed to deliver a quality start for the first time in four trips to the mound to begin the season, getting the hook after 99 pitches (61 strikes). Rogers still sports a 3.04 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 20:6 K:BB through 23.2 innings, and he'll look to bounce back in his next outing, which is scheduled to come on the road this weekend in Cleveland. |
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Heston Kjerstad Heston Kjerstad Resumes baseball activities
Tue, Apr 14, 2026, 9:51 PM
Kjerstad (hamstring) is running and participating in baseball activities, per MLB.com.
Analysis: Kjerstad suffered a right hamstring strain during a March 19 Grapefruit League game, resulting in a stay on the injured list to open the season. The 27-year-old outfielder lacks a concrete timeline for a return to the field, though he'll likely need a minor-league rehab assignment before becoming an option to rejoin the Orioles. |
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Andrew Kittredge Andrew Kittredge Rehab paused for paternity leave
Tue, Apr 14, 2026, 9:47 PM
Kittredge's (shoulder) minor-league rehab assignment has been halted due to paternity leave, per Jake Rill of MLB.com.
Analysis: Through three outings for Triple-A Norfolk, Kittredge has given up one run on three hits and one walk while fanning five over 2.2 innings. The right-hander is likely to continue his assignment once he's ready to get back on the mound, so his season debut with the Orioles may not come until late April at this point. |
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Coby Mayo Coby Mayo Sitting again Tuesday
Tue, Apr 14, 2026, 5:15 PM
Mayo is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Diamondbacks, Cordell Woodland of 105.7 The Fan Baltimore reports.
Analysis: It's the second straight day on the bench for Mayo, who has struggled through his first 12 games of 2026 with a .158/.273/.184 slash line and 29.5 percent strikeout rate in 44 plate appearances. Blaze Alexander is picking up another start at third base Tuesday for Baltimore. |
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Keegan Akin Keegan Akin Cleared for rehab games
Tue, Apr 14, 2026, 2:37 PM
Akin (groin) will begin a rehab assignment Wednesday, Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun reports.
Analysis: Akin has been shelved all season with a left groin strain but has been cleared to try things out in game action. The lefty suffered the injury late in spring training and doesn't need to rebuild much stamina as a reliever, so Akin could require only a couple rehab appearances if he looks and feels good. |
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Jackson Holliday Jackson Holliday Pulled off rehab with soreness
Tue, Apr 14, 2026, 1:42 PM
Holliday (hand) has been pulled off his rehab assignment due to mild right wrist soreness, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
Analysis: It's the same hand Holliday had surgery on back in mid-February to remove the fractured hook of the hamate bone. Holliday is slashing only .167/.239/.214 with a 3:12 BB:K over his first 11 rehab contests, so it's not terribly surprising that he's not feeling 100 percent. The Orioles don't seem to believe it's a significant setback, however, as they anticipate Holliday resuming his rehab assignment in a few days. |
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Jeremiah Jackson Jeremiah Jackson Posts first career multi-homer game
Mon, Apr 13, 2026, 10:55 PM
Jackson went 3-for-4 with two home runs, five RBI and an additional run scored in Monday's win over the Diamondbacks.
Analysis: Jackson established a career high in RBI on Monday, also turning his first career multi-homer performance. The expectation is that Jackson Holliday (hand) won't be activated from the 10-day injured list this week, likely extending Jackson's runway as Baltimore's top second baseman for the time being. Through 44 at-bats, Jackson is batting .318 with four extra-base hits, 11 RBI and four runs scored. |
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Ryan Helsley Ryan Helsley Locks down fifth save
Mon, Apr 13, 2026, 10:50 PM
Helsley picked up the save Monday against the Diamondbacks, throwing a clean ninth inning. He struck out two.
Analysis: Helsley didn't face much opposition Monday, firing eight of his 12 offerings for strikes. The hard-throwing right-hander is off to a promising start in his Orioles tenure overall, successfully converting each of his first five save chances while posting a 2.84 ERA. That said, Helsley does have a concerning 1.74 WHIP and 9:4 K:BB over 6.1 innings, so he hasn't necessarily been a lights-out closer. |
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Dean Kremer Dean Kremer Fans nine in season debut
Mon, Apr 13, 2026, 10:38 PM
Kremer took a no-decision Monday against the Diamondbacks, allowing four runs (two earned) on six hits and no walks in five innings. He struck out nine.
Analysis: Making his season debut, Kremer worked rather efficiently while tossing 55 of his 80 pitches for strikes Monday. The right-hander was sharp overall, registering 15 swings and misses while fanning at least nine for the fourth time in his career. Kremer is competing with Cade Povich, who was optioned to the minor leagues earlier Monday, for Zach Eflin's (elbow) rotation spot, and Kremer might have earned another start with Baltimore ahead of his next scheduled turn this weekend versus Cleveland. |
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Yaramil Hiraldo Yaramil Hiraldo Moved to 60-day IL
Mon, Apr 13, 2026, 4:35 PM
The Orioles transferred Hiraldo (shoulder) to the 60-day injured list Monday.
Analysis: Hiraldo initially landed on the 15-day IL in early April due to right shoulder inflammation. His injury is severe enough for him to require an extended absence, and the earliest Hiraldo can return to major-league action is early June. All three of his regular-season appearances came in late March, when he allowed four runs on three hits and four walks while striking out two across 1.2 innings. |
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