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Dylan Beavers Dylan Beavers Pops first homer of 2026
Wed, Apr 1, 2026, 3:31 PM
Beavers went 3-for-5 with a solo home run and two additional runs scored in Wednesday's 8-3 win over the Rangers.
Analysis: The 24-year-old outfielder launched his first homer of the year in the sixth inning, ripping a Carter Baumler fastball over the fence in right field. Beavers has been used exclusively against right-handed pitching to begin the season, seeing action in all three outfield spots. He's batting .286 (4-for-14) in that role with a double, a homer, three RBI and three runs. |
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Samuel Basallo Samuel Basallo Launches first homer of season
Wed, Apr 1, 2026, 3:27 PM
Basallo went 2-for-5 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 8-3 win over the Rangers.
Analysis: The 21-year-old slugger helped chase Nathan Eovaldi from the game when he led off the fifth inning by launching a fastball 437 feet over the wall in center field. It was Basallo's first homer and first RBI of the season in his fifth game, and he's batting .211 (4-for-19) in the early going with a 2:6 BB:K. |
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Trevor Rogers Trevor Rogers Collects second win
Wed, Apr 1, 2026, 3:24 PM
Rogers (2-0) picked up the win Wednesday. allowing two runs on six hits and a walk over six innings in an 8-3 victory over the Rangers. He struck out three.
Analysis: Baltimore's offense jumped on Nathan Eovaldi early, and Rogers already had a 4-0 lead before Texas got to the southpaw for a couple runs in the fourth inning. Rogers has delivered back-to-back quality starts to begin the season, posting a 1.38 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 8:5 K:BB through 13 innings. He'll look to extend his win streak in his next start, which lines up to come on the road early next week against the White Sox. |
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Tyler O'Neill Tyler O'Neill Taking seat for matinee game
Wed, Apr 1, 2026, 10:40 AM
O'Neill is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rangers.
Analysis: O'Neill had started in four of the Orioles' first five games but will hit the bench for the series finale as Baltimore goes with Taylor Ward at designated hitter and Colton Cowser in right field. Though Baltimore is at full strength in the outfield, O'Neill will be a regular presence in the lineup against left-handed pitching and should play at least semi-regularly against right-handers so long as he's swinging the bat reasonably well. |
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Leody Taveras Leody Taveras Making first start of season
Wed, Apr 1, 2026, 10:38 AM
Taveras will start in center field and bat eighth in Wednesday's game against the Rangers.
Analysis: Taylor Ward will serve as the Orioles' designated hitter Wednesday, but his absence from the outfield will open up a spot for Tavares, who will make his first start of the season. The 27-year-old's playing time will likely remain sporadic throughout the 2026 campaign while the Orioles are at full strength in the outfield. |
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Jeremiah Jackson Jeremiah Jackson Making another start at keystone
Wed, Apr 1, 2026, 10:35 AM
Jackson will start at second base and bat ninth in Wednesday's game against the Rangers.
Analysis: Occupying second base for the fourth time in five games, Jackson appears to have the early edge in playing time at the position over Blaze Alexander. However, with just three hits and a 0:6 BB:K through 12 plate appearances, Jackson hasn't run away with the job. Both Jackson and Alexander will see their opportunities at the keystone dwindle once Jackson Holliday (hand) returns from the injured list, likely at some point around the middle of the month. |
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Ryan Mountcastle Ryan Mountcastle Seeing scarce playing time
Wed, Apr 1, 2026, 10:31 AM
Mountcastle is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rangers.
Analysis: Mountcastle has found playing time difficult to come by in the early going; he's started just once in the Orioles' first six games and has logged five plate appearances in total. With Samuel Basallo serving as the Orioles' primary designated hitter and offseason pickup Pete Alonso handling an everyday role at first base, Mountcastle likely won't have a path to steady at-bats unless either of the former two players misses time at some point. |
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Adley Rutschman Adley Rutschman Receiving rest Wednesday
Wed, Apr 1, 2026, 10:28 AM
Rutschman is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rangers.
Analysis: Samuel Basallo will handle the catching duties while Taylor Ward receives a start at designated hitter as Rutschman rests for the Wednesday matinee game. While starting in four of Baltimore's first six games, Rutschman has gone 4-for-14 with three doubles, three walks, one RBI and one run. |
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Albert Suarez Albert Suarez Moves up to majors
Wed, Apr 1, 2026, 9:10 AM
The Orioles selected Suarez's contract from Triple-A Norfolk on Wednesday.
Analysis: Suarez joins the active roster as a replacement for Zach Eflin (elbow), who was placed on the 15-day injured list. The 36-year-old Suarez will provide some length out of the Orioles bullpen. |
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Jordan Westburg Jordan Westburg Shifted to 60-day injured list
Wed, Apr 1, 2026, 9:07 AM
The Orioles transferred Westburg (elbow) from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Wednesday.
Analysis: The transaction frees up a spot on the 40-man roster for right-hander Albert Suarez, who was called up from Triple-A Norfolk. Westburg is working his way back from a partially torn UCL in his right elbow and has progressed to swinging a bat and playing catch, manager Craig Albernaz said Wednesday, per Jacob Calvin Meyer of The Baltimore Sun. As a result of his move to the 60-day IL, Westburg won't be eligible for activation until May 21 as Baltimore brings him along slowly. Coby Mayo will continue to fill in at third base for the Orioles while Westburg is sidelined. |
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Zach Eflin Zach Eflin Sent to IL with sore elbow
Wed, Apr 1, 2026, 9:04 AM
The Orioles placed Eflin (elbow) on the 15-day injured list Wednesday.
Analysis: Eflin was lifted from his start Tuesday against the Rangers due to right elbow discomfort. He's set to undergo an MRI on Wednesday, at which point more will be known about how long he will be sidelined. Dean Kremer is likely to be called up from Triple-A Norfolk to take over Eflin's spot in the Baltimore rotation. |
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Yennier Cano Yennier Cano Charged with loss Tuesday
Tue, Mar 31, 2026, 10:44 PM
Cano (0-1) took the loss Tuesday versus the Rangers, allowing one run on two hits and no walks in the sixth inning.
Analysis: Cano had given the Orioles a pair of scoreless outing during the club's opening series against the Twins, but he gave up his first run of the season Tuesday. The right-hander pitched fairly well during the spring to make Baltimore's Opening Day bullpen, posting a 3.86 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 6:0 K:BB over seven Grapefruit League innings, but Cano could fall into a middle-relief role once Andrew Kittredge (shoulder) and Keegan Akin (groin) are ready to return. |
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Albert Suarez Albert Suarez En route to Baltimore
Tue, Mar 31, 2026, 9:44 PM
The Orioles are expected to select Suarez's contract from Triple-A Norfolk on Wednesday, Andy Kostka of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.
Analysis: With Zach Eflin (elbow) likely headed for the injured list, Suarez will come up from the minors to provide extra bullpen depth until the team needs to fill the open rotation spot. The 36-year-old righty made five appearances in the majors last season and allowed just three earned runs over 11.2 innings, but he turned in a 7.59 ERA and 1.97 WHIP across 10.2 frames in the Grapefruit League this spring. |
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Zach Eflin Zach Eflin Expected to land on IL
Tue, Mar 31, 2026, 8:47 PM
Manager Craig Albernaz said after Tuesday's loss to the Rangers that he expects Eflin (elbow) to be placed on the injured list, Andy Kostka of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.
Analysis: Eflin made an early exit from Tuesday's contest after 3.2 innings of one-run ball due to elbow discomfort. He's scheduled to receive an MRI on his elbow Wednesday, but the Orioles don't seem to be very optimistic about what the results will show. A clearer timeline for the right-hander's return will emerge once the team knows the extent of the damage done. |
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Zach Eflin Zach Eflin Exits with trainer
Tue, Mar 31, 2026, 6:42 PM
Eflin was removed from Tuesday's game against the Rangers due to right elbow discomfort, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
Analysis: Eflin had allowed one earned run on four hits and two walks while striking out seven batters before one of the Orioles' trainers made the call to pull him with two outs in the fourth inning. It's unclear whether the 31-year-old righty is dealing with any structural damage, but the team should provide an update on his status in the near future. |
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Coby Mayo Coby Mayo First day off Tuesday
Tue, Mar 31, 2026, 3:11 PM
Mayo is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Rangers.
Analysis: Mayo started at third base in each of the Orioles' first four games of the season, but he will begin Tuesday's festivities on the bench. Blaze Alexander will start at the hot corner as Baltimore tries to even the series. |
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Samuel Basallo Samuel Basallo Taking seat Monday
Mon, Mar 30, 2026, 2:35 PM
Basallo is not in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Rangers, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports.
Analysis: Basallo started each of the Orioles' three games against the Twins in the opening series, going 2-for-10 at the plate with a 2:4 BB:K. With Basallo getting the night off from the starting nine, Dylan Beavers will make the start in right field and bat sixth, while Tyler O'Neill hits fifth as the designated hitter. |
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Andrew Kittredge Andrew Kittredge Set for rehab assignment
Mon, Mar 30, 2026, 1:01 PM
Kittredge (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Norfolk on Wednesday, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: The right-hander developed inflammation in his right shoulder earlier this month, but it sounds like his stay on the 15-day injured list will be short if he avoids setbacks while out on assignment. Once healthy, Kittredge figures to occupy a top spot in the bullpen as a setup man ahead of closer Ryan Helsley. |
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Jackson Holliday Jackson Holliday Hitless through two rehab games
Mon, Mar 30, 2026, 9:41 AM
Holliday (hand) has gone 0-for-6 with a walk and four strikeouts through his first two rehab appearances with Triple-A Norfolk.
Analysis: Holliday didn't play in any Grapefruit League games after requiring surgery Feb. 12 to remove the fractured hook of the hamate bone in his right hand, so it's not especially surprising that he's looked rusty during the early stages of his rehab assignment. More importantly, Holliday has seemingly emerged from his first two minor-league games free of setbacks, so he should remain on track to rejoin the Orioles around mid-April once he stockpiles more at-bats and gets comfortable playing regularly again. Holliday played seven innings at second base Friday and eight Sunday, so he'll likely be cleared to play a full nine innings in the field during his next rehab game. |
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Maverick Handley Maverick Handley Exits Triple-A game due to ankle
Sun, Mar 29, 2026, 6:55 PM
Handley was removed in the bottom of the fifth inning of Triple-A Norfolk's 6-2 loss to Nashville on Sunday after being hit in the left ankle by a pitch, Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun reports.
Analysis: Outrighted off the Orioles' 40-man roster during the offseason, Handley ended up sticking around in the organization and was expected to serve as catching depth at Norfolk in 2026. Handley will likely be sent in for further tests as the Orioles look to determine the severity of his ankle injury. |
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