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Taking a closer look at final roster decisions and camp standouts

Taking a closer look at final roster decisions and camp standouts
Now, it's back to work for the Orioles. A league-mandated off-day is followed this morning by a workout at Sarasota and flight to Boston for Thursday's opener at Fenway Park. Some pitchers will throw. Some hitters will hit. Anthony Santander apparently won't have to convince the Orioles that his oblique is fine and his status on the active roster is unaffected. He's taken more swings this week, getting dozens of at-bats, and is definitely on the opening day roster. Could an outsider crash...
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What's left to decide on Orioles' opening day roster?

What's left to decide on Orioles' opening day roster?
The minor soreness in Anthony Santander's side is beginning to feel like the slight tweak of DJ Stewart's hamstring. As the late Joe Strauss used to tell me after we joined The Baltimore Sun baseball beat in 1997, never underwrite or downplay an injury. Of course, that also leads to overwriting an actual day-to-day situation, but it's the risk you take. Stewart won't be ready for opening day because he hasn't played since March 5 and accumulated only eight at-bats. We're just waiting for...
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More known about Orioles pitching as camp closes with 8-3 loss

More known about Orioles pitching as camp closes with 8-3 loss
The rotation names and order are done. Now, we find out how the Orioles plan on monitoring their pitchers' innings with the season stretching back to 162 games. Dean Kremer goes to the end of the line as the youngest member at 25, providing a peek into the club's strategy. Bruce Zimmermann is a year older and tabbed as the No. 3 starter. He took the mound first for today's exhibition finale against the Rays and surrendered three home runs over 4 1/3 innings in an 8-3 loss to the Rays at Ed...
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López, Kremer round out Orioles rotation (and other notes)

López, Kremer round out Orioles rotation (and other notes)
The Orioles' five-man rotation is set and announced. Manager Brandon Hyde said today that Jorge López will start the fourth game of the season on April 5 against the Yankees in the Bronx, with Dean Kremer following him on April 6. The group turns over with opening day starter John Means closing out the series and Matt Harvey starting the home opener on April 8 against the Red Sox. López came into camp out of minor league options and perhaps viewed as more likely to work in long relief,...
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Santander still absent from Orioles lineup in exhibition finale

Santander still absent from Orioles lineup in exhibition finale
The Orioles have reached the final game on the exhibition schedule this afternoon. Seven innings against the Rays in Sarasota and that's it. They've compiled a 10-16-1 record that means nothing. What's important is left-hander Bruce Zimmermann making it through today's start healthy and ready to pitch Sunday afternoon in Boston. He's allowed one hit and struck out 10 batters this spring in nine innings. What's important is Anthony Santander one day returning to the lineup after now...
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Hernández opts out of contract with Orioles

Hernández opts out of contract with Orioles
Veteran pitcher Félix Hernández has opted out of his contract with the Orioles, a source confirmed this morning. Hernández goes back into free agency after agreeing to a minor league deal with the Orioles that paid $1 million if he made the club. Elbow soreness forced Hernández out of his last start after the first inning of a March 16 game in Port Charlotte. He retired the side in order, but manager Brandon Hyde noticed bad body language on the mound that hinted at an...
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Ruiz and roster rumblings as Orioles approach opener

Ruiz and roster rumblings as Orioles approach opener
A roster that holds 36 players in camp and must be pared to 26 apparently won't undergo its final cuts today. Maybe some light trimming, maybe nothing. But manager Brandon Hyde indicated yesterday that there probably won't be 10 moves. The Orioles weren't likely to break camp without a utility player on the roster. Now they're basically carrying two with Pat Valaika and Ramón Urías. Still counts in my book if one of them is starting at second base. A second baseman who appeals to the...
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Hyde on Harvey and Santander and wrapping up Orioles' 2-1 loss

Hyde on Harvey and Santander and wrapping up Orioles' 2-1 loss
The Orioles have shared important components of their rotation and pitching plans over the past two days. Following official word of John Means' opening day assignment with occupants of the next two spots and how the team will break camp with a 14-man staff and three-man bench. Information comes in drips, but eventually fills the pool. Matt Harvey was named the No. 2 starter yesterday and had his final tune-up this afternoon, joining Jorge López as the only Orioles pitchers to complete five...
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Zimmermann named No. 3 starter (and other notes)

Zimmermann named No. 3 starter (and other notes)
Baltimore native Bruce Zimmermann has done more than just make the Orioles roster as they prepare to break camp. He's emerged as the No. 3 starter. Manager Brandon Hyde announced today that Zimmermann, a graduate of Loyola Blakefield, will close out the series against the Red Sox at Fenway Park. John Means and Matt Harvey are slotted ahead of him. Zimmermann has allowed only one hit in nine scoreless innings this spring while coming out of the bullpen. He's walked three batters, struck out 10...
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Orioles and Pirates lineups

Orioles and Pirates lineups
With Yolmer Sánchez designated for assignment yesterday, the Orioles are starting Rio Ruiz at second base for this afternoon's game against the Pirates in Sarasota. Ruiz has made two appearances at second base in the majors, no starts, and never played the position in the minors. Anthony Santander is out of the lineup for the fifth consecutive day due to soreness in his oblique area. Chance Sisco is catching today and Austin Wynns is the designated hitter in the penultimate game of spring...
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Yesterday's moves raise more questions about Orioles roster

Yesterday's moves raise more questions about Orioles roster
The roster cuts announced on Friday night seemed to make it easier to come up with the 26 players going north for opening day, and then pandemonium struck again. The Orioles designated second baseman Yolmer Sánchez for assignment yesterday and traded for pitcher Adam Plutko. The projected lineup was destroyed. There no longer appeared to be a decision pending between utility players Pat Valaika and Ramón Urías, who potentially could share second base and bench duties. Plutko is out of...
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Elias discusses trade and roster after 8-5 loss

Elias discusses trade and roster after 8-5 loss
The search for pitching won't keep executive vice president/general manager Mike Elias glued to the waiver wire and free agent market. He resorted to a third option late this afternoon. Elias acquired right-hander Adam Plutko from the Indians for cash considerations and gave manager Brandon Hyde more innings coverage to begin the regular season. He also raised a few interesting questions that he addressed after an 8-5 loss to the Braves in North Port. Plutko can work as a starter and reliever,...
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Orioles trade for Plutko and DFA Sánchez

Orioles trade for Plutko and DFA Sánchez
Yolmer Sánchez no longer can be penciled in as the Orioles' starting second baseman on opening day. The Orioles have acquired right-hander Adam Plutko from the Indians in exchange for cash considerations and declared Sánchez would be designated for assignment. The 40-man roster remains full. The camp roster remains fluid. Opening day projections remain unreliable. Plutko, 29, was the Indians' 11th-round draft pick in 2013 out of UCLA who's made 50 appearances (36 starts) in the majors...
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Harvey gets second start, Santander has sore side, and more

Harvey gets second start, Santander has sore side, and more
Orioles veteran right-hander Matt Harvey will start the second game of the regular season April 3 in Boston. Manager Brandon Hyde announced his choice during today's Zoom call and is waiting to reveal the rest of his rotation. Harvey, whose contract was selected earlier this week, is making his final exhibition appearance Sunday afternoon against the Pirates in Sarasota. "I love telling him that he gets start No. 2. He was pumped up," Hyde said. "He's had a nice camp, he had a really good...
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Orioles lineup vs. Braves and LeBlanc on his quick return

Orioles lineup vs. Braves and LeBlanc on his quick return
Orioles outfielder Anthony Santander is out of the lineup again tonight for their game against the Braves in North Port. Santander is marked absent for the fourth game in a row. Manager Brandon Hyde said yesterday that Santander has been accumulating at-bats on the back fields. Yusniel Diaz is in right field and Stevie Wilkerson is playing left. Ryan McKenna is in center. Adley Rutschman is serving as the designated hitter. Many of the projected regulars are staying back in Sarasota. John Means...
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More thoughts on spring training roster, trends and surprises

More thoughts on spring training roster, trends and surprises
Three more exhibition games and the Orioles can break camp. Three more and they can put the finishing touches on their active roster, which must get down to 26 players prior to Thursday afternoon's opening day in Boston. Last night's hatchet job got them to 36. More on that confusion later. Spring training statistics can't always be trusted, but we've been reminded again that Austin Hays is a special talent. "We just need to keep him healthy" should be printed on orange T-shirts. What...
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Orioles option Akin and put Davis on 60-day injured list

Orioles option Akin and put Davis on 60-day injured list
Keegan Akin has fallen out of the rotation competition in Orioles camp. First baseman Chris Davis has gone on the 60-day injured list. There's more activity this evening than the game against the Yankees in Tampa. Akin, second baseman/outfielder Jahmai Jones and middle infielder Richie Martin were optioned to Triple-A Norfolk. Left-hander Fernando Abad and infielder/outfielder Chris Shaw were reassigned to Twin Lakes camp. The Orioles also announced the signing of left-hander Wade LeBlanc to a...
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LeBlanc returning to Orioles (and other notes)

LeBlanc returning to Orioles (and other notes)
One day after left-hander Wade LeBlanc was granted his release from the Orioles, he's on the verge of returning to them on a split contract. The Orioles are working on finalizing the latest agreement, according to an industry source. LeBlanc will go back on the camp roster and earn $700,000 if he's in the majors, as first reported by USA Today. The minor league deal that he signed in late January reportedly paid $800,000. The pitching staff remains unsettled with opening day less than a week...
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Orioles and Yankees lineups

Orioles and Yankees lineups
Maikel Franco is starting at first base tonight and Rio Ruiz is at third base for the Orioles' 6:35 p.m. game against the Yankees in Tampa. Cedric Mullins is in center field, Ryan Mountcastle is in left and Austin Hays is in right. Trey Mancini is the designated hitter and Chance Sisco is catching. Anthony Santander is out of the lineup again. Jorge López is making his sixth appearance and third start. He's allowed one run and three hits with 11 strikeouts in nine innings out of the...
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Hardy, Devereaux and Angel chosen to Orioles Hall of Fame

Hardy, Devereaux and Angel chosen to Orioles Hall of Fame
Former Orioles shortstop JJ Hardy and outfielder Mike Devereaux have been elected to the club's Hall of Fame. Long-time radio broadcaster Joe Angel will be inducted as this year's Herb Armstrong Award winner. The trio will be honored along with the 2020 "Wild Bill Hagy Award" winner, Mo Gaba, during an on-field ceremony prior to the Aug. 7 game against the Rays at Camden Yards. Hardy spent the last seven seasons of his 13-year career with the Orioles from 2011-17 and won three straight Gold...
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