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Orioles recall Waddell (updated)

Orioles recall Waddell (updated)
The Orioles made one bullpen swap today, recalling left-hander Brandon Waddell from Triple-A Norfolk and optioning Travis Lakins Sr. to the Tides. Waddell, a waiver claim from the Twins, made his Norfolk debut Friday night and tossed a scoreless inning. He's wearing No. 49. The bullpen is loaded with lefties now, including Paul Fry, Tanner Scott and Keegan Akin. Waddell has pitched in six major league games over parts of the last two seasons and allowed six earned runs (seven total) and 12...
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Orioles trying to find some relief

Orioles trying to find some relief
Whether the Orioles make a roster move this morning seems less compelling than exactly how many. Is one reliever sufficient after yesterday's 12-9 loss? Manager Brandon Hyde hinted at the possibility of multiple pitchers joining the team in D.C. today, though as I wrote Friday night, there are 40-man roster complications. Another starter didn't get deep into yesterday's game, with rookie Bruce Zimmermann lasting only three innings and the Orioles surrendering leads of 5-0 and 6-1. Hyde used...
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Orioles lineup vs. Nationals

Orioles lineup vs. Nationals
Freddy Galvis moves up to second in the order this afternoon as the Orioles continue their series against the Nationals in D.C. Austin Hays is on the bench today. Ryan Mountcastle gets the set in left field with no designated hitter. Pat Valaika is the second baseman. Cedric Mullins is hitless in his last three games, 2-for-19 in his last five and is now batting .292/.361/.480. He stays in the leadoff spot. Rookie Bruce Zimmermann is making his seventh start, earning the assignment with one run...
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Orioles promote Bradish to Triple-A

Orioles promote Bradish to Triple-A
The Orioles are bumping one of their top pitching prospects to a higher level. Right-hander Kyle Bradish, part of the return from the Angels in the Dylan Bundy trade in December 2019, has been promoted from Double-A Bowie to Triple-A Norfolk. Bradish, 24, made three starts with the Baysox in his first season above Single-A and dominated with 13 2/3 scoreless innings, seven hits allowed, five walks and 26 strikeouts. Opponents batted .149 against him. MLBPipeline.com ranks Bradish as the No. 12...
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This, that and the other

This, that and the other
The removal of Rio Ruiz from the Orioles organization, for however long while he's been designated for assignment, carries us back to the spring debate over whether there was a spot for him after the signing of free agent third baseman Maikel Franco. I assumed no, since they played the same position, Ruiz didn't profile as a utility player and he had minor league options. But there was the complication of fitting him on Triple-A Norfolk's roster, because the Orioles wanted Rylan Bannon to...
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López falters in fifth and offense late to fire up in 4-2 loss (updated)

López falters in fifth and offense late to fire up in 4-2 loss (updated)
The Orioles gambled today by leaving their tired bullpen intact and counting on Jorge López to provide some length. But they didn't necessarily bypass an obvious solution. The pitching staff at Triple-A Norfolk isn't loaded with 40-man options. Hard decisions are pending, with Hunter Harvey's return from the 60-day injured list, perhaps by early June, just one of them. Manager Brandon Hyde wasn't going to use a couple of his relievers tonight after an exhausting homestand. Finding a hot...
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Hyde on bullpen, Valdez and baseball's unwritten rule

Hyde on bullpen, Valdez and baseball's unwritten rule
A bullpen that surrendered 25 earned runs in 34 innings on the homestand, and needed utility player Stevie Wilkerson to cover the ninth yesterday, won't undergo any changes in the series opener against the Nationals in D.C. The only roster move announced today involved outfielder Anthony Santander's reinstatement from the injured list. "We did consider it," manager Brandon Hyde said in his Zoom call with the media. "We're pretty banged up, so would love to get some innings out of Lopie...
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Santander reinstated from IL (plus lineups)

Santander reinstated from IL (plus lineups)
The Orioles reinstated outfielder Anthony Santander from the injured list today, the obvious corresponding roster move after they optioned Ryan McKenna to Triple-A Norfolk. Santander is in tonight's lineup against the Nationals in D.C., batting cleanup and playing right field. He's going to be facing Stephen Strasburg, who's coming off the injured list. Santander has been on the IL since April 20 with a sprained left ankle. "Basically, the timetable was two-to-four weeks depending on how I...
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Agent's role in convincing Valdez to sign before closing

Agent's role in convincing Valdez to sign before closing
To get César Valdez into the Orioles organization and eventually their bullpen and anoint him the closer based on his usage moreso than spoken words, he first had to be convinced to leave Mexico and trust the people closest to him. To regain his love of pitching in the majors, or at least the idea of it, rather than view the possibility through a skeptical lens. Valdez's success story entertains because of the dead-fish changeup that's just one separator from the traditional closers....
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Orioles' home woes worsen in 10-1 loss (McKenna optioned)

Orioles' home woes worsen in 10-1 loss (McKenna optioned)
The fascination with the Orioles' poor home record builds with each defeat. The demands for a simple explanation grow along with the loss total. Here's a simple truth that played out again this afternoon: Location of the game doesn't matter if pitch location isn't precise. Rookie Dean Kremer surrendered a pair of home runs in the second inning, the Rays flexing their muscle throughout the series, the bullpen labored again and the Orioles were beaten 10-1 to complete the sweep. The Orioles...
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Santander making trip to D.C.

Santander making trip to D.C.
The Orioles lineup for Friday night's game against the Nationals in D.C. is going to include outfielder Anthony Santander. Santander is done with the protocol process and ready to appear in his first game since April 20, when he sprained his left ankle in Miami. He's batting .196/.230/.321 with a double, two home runs, two walks and 17 strikeouts in 62 plate appearances. "He's been a big part of our offense the last few years," manager Brandon Hyde said in his Zoom call. "He's a guy that...
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Orioles removing fan capacity restrictions (plus today's lineups)

Orioles removing fan capacity restrictions (plus today's lineups)
The Orioles announced today that they'll no longer operate under crowd capacity restrictions at Camden Yards beginning June 1. The 25 percent limit is lifted. Tickets for all remaining home games will go on sale at noon on Wednesday, May 26. The Orioles will offer a two-hour online presale to fans who subscribe to the free digital Insider Newsletter. Social distancing will no longer be required between groups of ticket holders. Pod seating will continue to be available in select sections for...
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O's can't hold five-run lead with ace dealing, lose 9-7 (updated)

O's can't hold five-run lead with ace dealing, lose 9-7 (updated)
The questions keep following John Means. They just change in nature. In Seattle, it was whether he would actually complete a no-hitter. In Queens, N.Y., it was how he'd respond after throwing 113 pitches and making history. Tonight's unknown was born from the seven days between starts. Would he be too fresh? His first pitch hitting the backstop on the fly, his command flickering like a bad bulb. Means' fastball was 93-95 mph in an eight-pitch first inning, all of them strikes. He retired the...
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Orioles injuries mounting on 40-man roster

Orioles injuries mounting on 40-man roster
The Orioles are carrying a full 40-man roster and counting the number of injured players. Increases that are painful on a number of fronts. Relievers Hunter Harvey, Dillon Tate and Rule 5 pick Mac Sceroler are in various stages of recovery from oblique, hamstring and shoulder ailments, respectively. Harvey is on the 60-day injured list and doesn't count against the 40-man, but he also hasn't been an option for a team that's working up a sweat trying to keep its bullpen fresh. First baseman...
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Elias updates Davis, Martin, Harvey and Kjerstad

Elias updates Davis, Martin, Harvey and Kjerstad
A knee injury limited Chris Davis to 16 games last summer. Today's hip surgery prevents him from joining the active roster and playing in 2021. The countdown to the end of Davis' franchise-record $161 million contract is accelerating, though the deal includes deferred payments through 2037. Executive vice president/general manager Mike Elias provided the update this afternoon in a Zoom call, the first of any substance since Davis was shut down following the exhibition opener. Two at-bats and...
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Chris Davis undergoes hip surgery (plus Orioles and Rays lineups)

Chris Davis undergoes hip surgery (plus Orioles and Rays lineups)
Orioles first baseman Chris Davis won't play in 2021 after undergoing arthroscopic surgery today in Dallas to repair the labrum in his left hip. Davis received two at-bats in the first exhibition game and didn't play again. The Orioles anticipate that he's going to be full-go for 2022 spring training, the final year of his franchise-record seven-year, $161 million contract. Davis tried to rehab the injury back home and finally decided on the surgery, according to Orioles executive vice...
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Orioles pitching surrenders five homers in 13-6 loss (updated)

Orioles pitching surrenders five homers in 13-6 loss (updated)
Matt Harvey stood with his back turned to home plate and his right hand on his hip tonight as Austin Meadows' ball sailed over the center field fence for the second three-run homer of the second inning. The second-shortest start of his major league career was happening before his eyes. He had to look. Though perhaps in disbelief. A bloop single by Brandon Lowe with two outs brought manager Brandon Hyde out of the dugout. The Rays were dinking Harvey to death, too, but it didn't hurt as much...
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More on decision to DFA Rio Ruiz

More on decision to DFA Rio Ruiz
The latest Orioles transaction this month unfolded yesterday with Rio Ruiz taken off the 40-man roster and Stevie Wilkerson returning to the majors, again transforming a minor league contract into an opportunity. The May movement began on the third with reliever Isaac Mattson recalled from the alternate camp site in Bowie and left-hander Bruce Zimmermann optioned in an exchange of rookies. Mattson was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk five days later, with left-hander Zac Lowther recalled from the...
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Hyde and Wilkerson talk about today's roster move

Hyde and Wilkerson talk about today's roster move
The removal of infielder Rio Ruiz from the active and 40-man rosters, described today by Orioles manager Brandon Hyde as "extremely difficult," presents an opportunity for Stevie Wilkerson to get regular at-bats at second base. Wilkerson's versatility enables the Orioles to plug him into a variety of positions, but he's likely to get the bulk of the starts at second depending on matchups and his production. Pat Valaika is the other option. "Both of those guys can play different spots also,...
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Orioles DFA Rio Ruiz and promote Stevie Wilkerson (updated)

Orioles DFA Rio Ruiz and promote Stevie Wilkerson (updated)
The Orioles made another adjustment to their infield this afternoon, designating Rio Ruiz for assignment and selecting Stevie Wilkerson's contract from Triple-A Norfolk. Wilkerson returns to the majors for the first time since fracturing his left ring finger in a July exhibition game in Philadelphia. He was batting .357/.438/.476 (15-for-42) with two doubles and a home run in 12 games with the Tides. Ruiz, claimed off waivers from the Braves at the 2018 Winter Meetings, was 15-for-90 (.167)...
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