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Gunnar Henderson Gunnar Henderson Goes yard in three-hit effort
Mon, Sep 21, 2026, 10:20 PM
Henderson went 3-for-4 with a solo home run and a triple in Monday's 4-3 win over the Blue Jays.
Analysis: Henderson rocketed a solo homer in the sixth inning as part of a three-hit effort. The shortstop is slashing .254/.342/.418 with two homers, two RBI and six runs across 18 September games. It's been an overall disappointing campaign for the 25-year-old, as he's hitting .227/.310/.408 with 24 homers, 59 RBI, 88 runs and 10 stolen bases in 155 contests. |
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Pete Alonso Pete Alonso Reaches 40-homer mark
Mon, Sep 21, 2026, 10:04 PM
Alonso went 2-for-4 with two homers and three total RBI in Monday's 4-3 win over Toronto.
Analysis: Alonso powered Baltimore to victory, launching a solo homer to the opposite field in the first inning before crushing a two-run shot to left field in the eighth frame. The slugger has now reached the 40-homer mark for the first time since 2023 and the fourth time in his big-league career. With the 31-year-old's first season with the Orioles winding down, Alonso is sporting a .265/.359/.510 slash line with 40 homers, 108 RBI, 94 runs and five stolen bases across 157 games. |
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Rico Garcia Rico Garcia Secures 10th save
Mon, Sep 21, 2026, 9:58 PM
Garcia picked up the save Monday against the Blue Jays, striking out two over a perfect inning.
Analysis: Garcia made quick work of the Blue Jays in the ninth inning, retiring the side in order to secure his 10th save of the season. The right-hander has delivered scoreless outings in eight of his nine appearances this month, with his lone slip-up coming Friday against the Brewers, when he allowed two runs. Overall, Garcia owns a 3.14 ERA, 0.98 WHIP and 68:22 K:BB across 66 innings. |
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Shane Baz Shane Baz Settles in during no-decision
Mon, Sep 21, 2026, 9:40 PM
Baz did not factor into the decision Monday, allowing three runs on five hits and three walks over 6.2 innings against the Blue Jays. He struck out two.
Analysis: Baz was jumped on early, surrendering three runs in the first frame, but he settled in and churned out a quality start. The right-hander was removed from his previous start Tuesday versus the Mets after being struck in the elbow by a comebacker, but making his turn in the rotation and operating with a normal workload suggests it's a non-issue. With an overall 6-15 record, 4.11 ERA, 1.35 WHIP and 154:63 K:BB across 179.2 innings (31 starts), Baz is lined up to toe the slab Sunday against the Yankees to close the regular season. |
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Samuel Basallo Samuel Basallo Pulled early Monday
Mon, Sep 21, 2026, 8:16 PM
Basallo was removed from Monday's game against Toronto after taking a foul ball off his mask, Andy Kostka of TheBanner.com reports.
Analysis: Basallo took a hard foul ball off his mask earlier in the matchup and got checked out by the team trainer, but he managed to remain in the game until the top of the seventh inning. He also took a few foul tips off his arm and elbow over the course of the contest. Basallo's removal appears to be a cautionary move by the Orioles, though the team should have more information on the backstop's availability going forward shortly after Monday's game. |
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Ryan Noda Ryan Noda Returns from 7-day IL
Mon, Sep 21, 2026, 7:31 PM
Noda was activated from the 7-day concussion injured list Friday.
Analysis: Noda has appeared in two games since being activated from the concussion injured list over the weekend. He's gone 0-for-6 with a pair of walks following his brief stint on the shelf. |
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Back in action
Mon, Sep 21, 2026, 7:04 PM
Bradfield (hip) is 3-for-14 with a home run, three stolen bases and four runs in three games since a brief absence earlier in September due to right adductor tightness.
Analysis: Bradfield missed two consecutive games a week ago after picking up the adductor injury, but he's managed to appear in three matchups since, signaling a return to health. |
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Jeremiah Jackson Jeremiah Jackson Taking seat Monday
Mon, Sep 21, 2026, 5:38 PM
Jackson is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Blue Jays.
Analysis: Jose Barrero will cover second base in the series opener while Jackson retreats to the bench after manning the keystone for each of the previous five games. With manager Craig Albernaz telling Jake Rill of MLB.com that Jackson Holliday (wrist) is unlikely to return from the 10-day injured list, Jackson should have a clear path to steady at-bats over the final week of the season. |
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Jackson Holliday Jackson Holliday Not expected back this season
Mon, Sep 21, 2026, 2:57 PM
Orioles manager Craig Albernaz said Monday that it's unlikely Holliday (wrist) will return this season, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Holliday will be eligible for activation from the 10-day injured list later this week, but the Orioles are a safe bet to be officially eliminated from the postseason picture by then. Additionally, the club is still trying to get a better handle on Holliday's left wrist injury, as he will seek out additional opinions before determining a course of action. Holliday will finish his disappointing 2026 campaign with a .229/.300/.340 batting line, seven home runs and eight stolen bases over 98 contests. |
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Felix Bautista Felix Bautista Fans two in season debut
Mon, Sep 21, 2026, 12:28 PM
Bautista struck out two while allowing one run on two hits and a walk over two-thirds of an inning Sunday against the Brewers.
Analysis: Bautista made his first appearance for the Orioles in over a year after completing his rehab from 2025 shoulder surgery. The hard-throwing right-hander topped out at 98.1 mph on his sinker, an encouraging sign in spite of a shaky season debut. Bautista could see some high-leverage work in the final week of the campaign, but the focus for him is likely to simply finish the year healthy with an eye toward reclaiming the closer position in 2027. |
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Brandon Young Brandon Young Takes fifth loss
Sun, Sep 20, 2026, 10:35 PM
Young (9-5) allowed two runs on three hits and three walks while striking out nine over six innings to take the loss versus the Brewers on Sunday.
Analysis: Young had a decent performance, but he didn't get any run support. The nine strikeouts were a season high for the right-hander, who continues to produce mostly good outings despite being winless over his last seven games. He's at a 3.62 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and 127:58 K:BB through 151.2 innings over 27 starts this season. He's projected to wrap up his campaign with a road matchup against the Yankees. |
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Christian Encarnacion-Strand Christian Encarnacion-Strand Not in Sunday's lineup
Sun, Sep 20, 2026, 4:16 PM
Encarnacion-Strand is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Brewers, Roch Kubatko of MASNsports.com reports.
Analysis: Encarnacion-Strand started the previous nine games and will receive a day off after posting a .901 OPS during that span. Coby Mayo will shift to third base while Samuel Basallo serves as the designated hitter, which allows Carlos Narvaez to pick up a start behind the plate. |
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Shane Baz Shane Baz Poised to start Monday
Sun, Sep 20, 2026, 3:41 PM
Baz (elbow) is scheduled to start Monday's game against the Blue Jays, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports.
Analysis: The right-hander was removed from his previous start Tuesday versus the Mets after being struck in the elbow by a comebacker, but he's ready to make his next turn through the rotation. Baz has surrendered eight runs on 13 hits with a 7:3 K:BB in his past two starts, which has inflated his season-long numbers to a 4.11 ERA and 1.35 WHIP through 30 starts. |
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Trevor Rogers Trevor Rogers Fans 10 in tough loss Saturday
Sat, Sep 19, 2026, 8:55 PM
Rogers (10-11) took the loss Saturday as the Orioles fell 1-0 to the Brewers, allowing one run on three hits and one walk over eight innings. He struck out 10.
Analysis: A Joey Ortiz triple in the second inning led to the only offense in the game, as Rogers came out on the wrong end of the decision despite delivering one of his best performances of the season. The lefty tossed 72 of 99 pitches for strikes in his 15th quality start of the year, and eight of them have come in 12 outings since the All-Star break -- a stretch in which he's produced a 3.58 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and dazzling 84:8 K:BB in 75.1 innings. Rogers will wrap up his regular season with a road start next weekend against the Yankees. |
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Tyler O'Neill Tyler O'Neill Out for season
Sat, Sep 19, 2026, 12:58 PM
The Orioles transferred O'Neill (shoulder) to the 60-day injured list Saturday.
Analysis: O'Neill was placed on the injured list Aug. 26 due to his strained right rotator cuff, so moving to the 60-day IL will officially rule him out for the rest of the year. The 31-year-old will close out his second season in Baltimore with a .212/.300/.377 slash line to go with 10 homers, 23 RBI and 31 runs scored across 260 plate appearances. His 40-man roster spot will go to Felix Bautista (shoulder), who came off the 60-day IL on Saturday. |
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Cade Povich Cade Povich Sent down to Norfolk
Sat, Sep 19, 2026, 12:28 PM
The Orioles optioned Povich to Triple-A Norfolk on Saturday, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: After giving up three earned runs in just 3.2 innings during his start against the Brewers on Friday, Povich will be sent back down to Triple-A to make room for Felix Bautista (shoulder), who returned from the 60-day IL on Saturday. Unless Povich returns to Baltimore as an injury replacement, he will finish the 2026 campaign with a 4.38 ERA, 1.49 WHIP and 28:15 K:BB across 37 MLB innings. |
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Felix Bautista Felix Bautista Returns from injured list
Sat, Sep 19, 2026, 12:18 PM
The Orioles reinstated Bautista (shoulder) from the 60-day injured list Saturday, Andy Kostka of TheBanner.com reports.
Analysis: Bautista will join the active roster for the first time since July 2025 after undergoing surgery to repair a torn labrum and rotator cuff in his right shoulder. He was cleared to begin a rehab assignment Aug. 23 and has since given up five earned runs in eight innings while striking out nine batters and walking seven. The 31-year-old has consistently been one of Baltimore's most reliable high-leverage relievers throughout his career, but he may not step into a closing role immediately upon being activated due to the length of his absence and his subpar minor-league performance. |
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Ryan Helsley Ryan Helsley Shut down for season
Sat, Sep 19, 2026, 12:08 PM
President of baseball operations Mike Elias said Saturday that Helsley (elbow) will be shut down for the remainder of the season, Andy Kostka of TheBanner.com reports.
Analysis: Helsley had been working his way back from right elbow inflammation that forced him onto the injured list in late June, but he hasn't pitched in a rehab game at Triple-A Norfolk since last Saturday. With his progress stalling, the Orioles have officially now shifted their focus to getting the 32-year-old ready for 2027. He'll finish 2026 with a 4.11 ERA and 1.43 WHIP alongside a 21:9 K:BB across 15.1 innings. |
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Christian Franklin Christian Franklin Back from IL
Sat, Sep 19, 2026, 11:04 AM
The Orioles reinstated Franklin (hand) from the injured list Saturday, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports.
Analysis: Franklin has been out since Sept. 1 with left hand inflammation, but he was cleared to begin a rehab assignment Sunday and subsequently went 3-for-12 with a homer, two RBI, three runs and three steals over four games. Now fully healthy, he'll provide the Orioles with outfield depth down the stretch, replacing Heston Kjerstad. |
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Heston Kjerstad Heston Kjerstad Back in Norfolk
Sat, Sep 19, 2026, 10:59 AM
The Orioles optioned Kjerstad to Triple-A Norfolk on Saturday, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports.
Analysis: Since joining the big club at the start of September, Kjerstad has gone 4-for-19 with two RBI, a run scored and nine strikeouts across 11 games. He'll now be sent back to the minors to make room for Christian Franklin (hand), who was activated from the IL in a corresponding move. |
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