Cowser placed on IL, Orioles-Red Sox lineups

By Roch Kubatko

Orioles

March 31, 2025, 11:43am

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Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said outfielder Colton Cowser could miss six-to-eight weeks minimum with a fractured left thumb. Cowser was placed on the 10-day injured list this morning.

The injury occurred yesterday when Cowser dived into first base in the seventh inning at Rogers Centre. He was removed for a pinch-hitter in the ninth and underwent tests.

Outfielder Dylan Carlson was recalled from Triple-A Norfolk. He's on the bench today for the home opener against the Red Sox.

Jordan Westburg is leading off today. He’s back in the lineup after sitting out yesterday’s game.

Hyde said Westburg is feeling a lot better after dealing with some “minor things.”

Heston Kjerstad is in the lineup against Red Sox left-hander Sean Newcomb. Ramón Laureano gets his first start in right field. Jackson Holliday is the shortstop.

For the Orioles

Jordan Westburg 2B
Adley Rutschman C
Tyler O’Neill LF
Ryan Mountcastle 1B
Heston Kjerstad DH
Ramón Laureano RF
Cedric Mullins CF
Ramón Urías 3B
Jackson Holliday SS

Cade Povich LHP

For the Red Sox

Jarren Duran LF
Rafael Devers DH
Alex Bregman 3B
Rob Refsnyder RF
Trevor Story SS
Kristian Campbell 2B
Romy Gonzalez 1B
Connor Wong C
Ceddanne Rafaela CF

Sean Newcomb LHP

Devers is 0-for-16 with 12 strikeouts.