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Shane Baz Shane Baz Knocked around in third loss
Mon, May 4, 2026, 10:03 PM
Baz (1-3) took the loss Monday against the Yankees, allowing six runs (five earned) on five hits and five walks in 5.2 innings. He struck out four.
Analysis: The 26-year-old right-hander struggled across the board in a tough matchup Monday. Baz gave up a season-high five earned runs, issued a season-worst five free passes and matched his lowest output in strikeouts of the campaign. Although Baz has tossed at least five frames in each of his first seven starts, he'll bring a rocky 4.99 ERA, 1.54 WHIP and 33:16 K:BB over 39.2 innings into his next scheduled outing against the Athletics. |
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Albert Suarez Albert Suarez Accepts assignment to Triple-A
Mon, May 4, 2026, 4:28 PM
Suarez cleared waivers Monday and was assigned outright by the Orioles to Triple-A Norfolk, Cordell Woodland of 105.7 The Fan Baltimore reports.
Analysis: Suarez was DFA'd by the Orioles on Saturday, and after not being claimed off waivers by another team, he will opt to stay with the organization in the minors. It's the second time in as many weeks that Suarez has been booted from Baltimore's 40-man roster, but he could see some action with the big club this season. Across six major-league outings this season, Suarez has a 3.45 ERA, 1.28 wHIP, one save and a 9:9 K:BB in 15.2 innings. |
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Heston Kjerstad Heston Kjerstad Seeking clearance for rehab games
Mon, May 4, 2026, 4:28 PM
The Orioles announced Monday that Kjerstad (hamstring) will be re-evaluated soon to determine his readiness for a rehab assignment, Jacob Calvin Meyer of The Baltimore Sun reports.
Analysis: Kjerstad hasn't played in a game since he strained his right hamstring back on March 19, but he's finally closing in on a rehab assignment. Andy Kostka of TheBanner.com notes that the 27-year-old could begin an assignment over the weekend with Double-A Chesapeake if all goes according to plan during the week. Kjerstad is a good bet to remain in the minors once he's activated rather than being added to the Orioles' 26-man active roster. |
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Ryan Helsley Ryan Helsley Could resume throwing this week
Mon, May 4, 2026, 4:25 PM
Helsley (elbow) could be cleared to resume a throwing program later this week, Jacob Calvin Meyer of The Baltimore Sun reports.
Analysis: Helsley was placed on the 15-day injured list this past Friday with right elbow inflammation. Imaging on the closer's elbow came back clean, and he might be ready to throw in a few days after being re-evaluated. Rico Garcia is the top candidate for saves in the Orioles bullpen while Helsely is out, though Yennier Cano, Andrew Kittredge and Anthony Nunez could also be in the mix. |
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Jordan Westburg Jordan Westburg Shut down from throwing
Mon, May 4, 2026, 4:25 PM
Westburg has been shut down from throwing after feeling discomfort in his right elbow, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Westburg has been sidelined by a partial UCL tear in his right elbow since mid-February. He was steadily progressing through his recovery, including swinging a bat and a throwing program, but he has recently hit a setback and will be shut down until he's reevaluated by the Orioles' medical staff. Westburg is eligible to be activated from the 60-day injured list in late May, but he may need a longer stint on the IL depending on how his elbow responds over the coming days. |
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Trey Gibson Trey Gibson Sent down after spot start
Mon, May 4, 2026, 4:21 PM
The Orioles optioned Gibson to Triple-A Norfolk on Monday, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Gibson made his major-league debut with a spot start Sunday against the Yankees, getting charged with three runs on four hits and two walks over 4.2 innings while notching a pair of strikeouts. The right-hander's spot on the active roster will be absorbed by Lou Trivino. |
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Lou Trivino Lou Trivino Agrees to majors deal with Orioles
Mon, May 4, 2026, 4:14 PM
The Orioles signed Trivino to a one-year contract Monday, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Trivino recently opted out of his minor-league contract with the Phillies when he didn't receive a promotion despite a 2.77 ERA and 20:4 K:BB over 13 innings at Triple-A Lehigh Valley. The Orioles were willing to give him the major-league deal he sought, and Trivino will provide Baltimore with an experienced middle reliever. |
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Blaze Alexander Blaze Alexander Claiming fourth straight start
Mon, May 4, 2026, 3:08 PM
Alexander will start at third base and bat ninth in Monday's game against the Yankees.
Analysis: Alexander will stick in the lineup for the fourth straight game at his fourth different position, after previously making starts at second base, center field and shortstop. The Orioles will likely continue to make room for Alexander in the lineup versus left-handed pitching, but his opportunities to start against righties may be more sporadic while he maintains a weak .472 OPS over 80 plate appearances on the season. |
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Coby Mayo Coby Mayo Exiting starting nine Monday
Mon, May 4, 2026, 3:04 PM
Mayo is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Yankees, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
Analysis: Jeremiah Jackson will step in at third base in place of Mayo, who will hit the bench after going 1-for-16 with a 0:7 BB:K over his last six games. The young infielder has already endured multiple lulls in production less than two months into the season and is slashing just .165/.234/.306 while striking out at a 29.8 percent clip over 94 plate appearances. Once the Orioles get the likes of Jackson Holliday (hand) and Jordan Westburg (elbow) back from the injured list, Mayo will be in danger of moving into more of a part-time role, if Baltimore doesn't option him to Triple-A Norfolk. |
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Taylor Ward Taylor Ward Receiving first day off
Mon, May 4, 2026, 2:51 PM
Ward is absent from the lineup for Monday's game versus the Yankees.
Analysis: It's the first day off this season for Ward, who is in a mini slump with just two hits over his last seven games (though he does have a 9:5 BB:K over that stretch). Colton Cowser will start in left field and bat seventh while Ward grabs a breather. |
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Goes 4.2 innings in debut
Sun, May 3, 2026, 4:26 PM
Gibson did not factor into the decision Sunday against the Yankees, allowing three runs on four hits and two walks over 4.2 innings. He struck out two.
Analysis: Making his major-league debut, Gibson gave up a solo home run to Ben Rice in the first inning before Aaron Judge added a two-run blast in the third. Overall, it was a decent debut for Gibson against one of the league's premier offenses. Still, he'll likely return to Triple-A with Trevor Rogers (illness) expected to rejoin the rotation soon. |
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Nick Raquet Nick Raquet Sent back to Triple-A
Sun, May 3, 2026, 12:17 PM
The Orioles optioned Raquet to Triple-A Norfolk.
Analysis: He'll give up his spot on the roster to Trey Gibson, who was called up from Norfolk to start Sunday's game against the Yankees. Raquet's latest stint in the majors lasted just one day, with the 30-year-old tossing a scoreless inning in Saturday's 9-4 loss. |
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Dylan Beavers Dylan Beavers Sitting versus lefty again
Sun, May 3, 2026, 11:16 AM
Beavers is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Yankees, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
Analysis: The left-handed hitter will head to the bench against a second straight lefty starter in Max Fried. Tyler O'Neill will once again spell Beavers in right field. |
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Contract selected for MLB debut
Sun, May 3, 2026, 11:15 AM
The Orioles selected Gibson's contract from Triple-A Norfolk, and he will start Sunday's game against the Yankees.
Analysis: Gibson will fill the rotation spot vacated by Trevor Rogers, who recently landed on the injured list due to an illness. The 23-year-old righty is one of the organization's top prospects and has a 4.01 ERA, 1.65 WHIP and 25:12 K:BB across 24.2 innings to begin the season with Norfolk. Gibson is likely in line for just one start with the Orioles, but a strong debut could give himself a chance of getting a longer look in the majors. |
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Colton Cowser Colton Cowser Losing out on playing time
Sun, May 3, 2026, 11:14 AM
Cowser is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Yankees, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
Analysis: On the bench for the eighth time in nine games, Cowser appears to have faded into a part-time role with the recent return of Tyler O'Neill having created a logjam in the outfield. Cowser's reduction in playing time comes while he's struck out in 31.4 percent of his plate appearances en route to a .183/.275/.217 slash line for the season. |
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Samuel Basallo Samuel Basallo Out against lefty again
Sun, May 3, 2026, 11:11 AM
Basallo is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Yankees, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
Analysis: The left-handed hitter will hit the bench against a second straight southpaw in Max Fried. Adley Rutschman will draw the start at catcher while Pete Alonso serves as Baltimore's designated hitter in Basallo's absence. |
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Gunnar Henderson Gunnar Henderson Handed first day off of 2026
Sun, May 3, 2026, 11:09 AM
Henderson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Yankees, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
Analysis: Henderson had started in each of the Orioles' first 33 games of the season and hit a bit of a rough patch with six strikeouts over his last three contests, prompting manager Craig Albernaz to give the star shortstop his first day off of 2026. With lefty Max Fried on the mound for the Yankees, the Orioles will go with an all right-handed-hitting lineup that includes Blaze Alexander as Henderson's replacement at shortstop. |
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Kyle Bradish Kyle Bradish Drops to 1-4
Sat, May 2, 2026, 4:17 PM
Bradish (1-4) took the loss against the Yankees on Saturday, allowing five runs on six hits and four walks while striking out four batters over four innings.
Analysis: Bradish lacked both control and command in the outing, as he walked four batters (one intentionally), hurled a wild pitch and surrendered two homers. The five runs were the most he's given up in a start so far this season, and it was the second straight game in which the righty has issued four free passes. Bradish has struggled in the latter regard this season -- his 21 walks are tied for fourth-most in the majors, though he's at least managed to somewhat balance the free passes with 35 strikeouts over 34 innings. In any case, Bradish's 5.03 ERA, 1.82 WHIP and .304 BAA aren't getting the job done, but he'll try to get on track in what projects to be a home matchup versus the Athletics his next time out. |
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Leody Taveras Leody Taveras Sitting down Saturday
Sat, May 2, 2026, 11:19 AM
Taveras isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Yankees.
Analysis: Taveras is batting just .176 with a .599 OPS against southpaws this season, so the Orioles will keep him on the bench Saturday with Ryan Weathers on the mound for the Yankees. Blaze Alexander will pick up a start in center field and bat ninth. |
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Tapped for start Sunday
Sat, May 2, 2026, 11:13 AM
Orioles manager Craig Albernaz said that Gibson will be called up from Triple-A Norfolk to start Sunday's game against the Yankees in New York, Jacob Calvin Meyer of The Baltimore Sun reports.
Analysis: The 23-year-old ranks as one of the top pitching prospects in Baltimore's system and has posted a 4.01 ERA and 1.65 WHIP through 24.2 innings (six starts) with Triple-A Norfolk this season. The Orioles don't have an opening in their rotation past Sunday and could get Trevor Rogers (illness) back from the injured list in mid-May, so Gibson will likely return to Triple-A after making his MLB debut. |
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