Eflin goes on injured list, Akin on paternity list, tonight's lineups

NEW YORK – Another injury is forcing the Orioles to change their rotation and curse their luck.

Zach Eflin, with four quality starts and wins in his four appearances with the Orioles, went on the 15-day injured list this afternoon with right shoulder inflammation. Left-hander Cade Povich was recalled from Triple-A Norfolk.

Eflin felt some soreness after his last outing and it didn’t improve to the point where he could stay on the roster. The starter for Wednesday is TBD, with manager Brandon Hyde saying Corbin Burnes wouldn’t get the assignment on normal rest.

Povich started Saturday, allowed two runs in a career-high 6 1/3 innings and was optioned. He’s eligible to return because he’s replacing an injured player.

The Orioles also placed left-hander Keegan Akin on the paternity list today and he’s left the team to be with his wife for the birth of their second baby.

Akin tossed two perfect innings last night, striking out five batters.

Dillon Tate replaces Akin on the roster for his third stint with the club. He was last optioned July 11 and has a 4.59 ERA and 1.410 WHIP in 29 games.

Tate’s posted a 2.30 ERA and 1.085 WHIP in 15 games with Norfolk. He’s tossed 5 2/3 scoreless innings this month. His most recent outing was four days ago.

The Orioles are a half-game behind the Yankees and trying to avoid a series loss to the Mets. They’ve struggled in interleague play this season with a 15-20 record.

Austin Slater is leading off again and James McCann is catching. Adley Rutschman is on the bench.

Eloy Jiménez remains the designated hitter. Jackson Holliday is batting ninth.

Dean Kremer is coming off one of his finest starts with one run allowed to the Nationals over six innings. His only career start against the Mets was Aug. 4, 2023 at Camden Yards when he allowed two runs and two hits in 5 1/3 innings.

Kremer has increased his splitter usage since returning from injury and held opponents to a .140 average against the pitch.

Mets left-hander Jose Quintana has made 24 starts and posted a 4.26 ERA and 1.295 WHIP in 129 innings. He was at his best in July with a 2.05 ERA and .176 average against in five starts, but he’s allowed 12 runs this month in 15 2/3 innings.

Quintana has made 10 career appearances against the Orioles, including eight starts, and registered a 3.66 ERA in 51 2/3 innings.

Ramón Urías, who’s homered twice in four games, is 2-for-5 against Quintana. McCann is 4-for-21 with a double and triple.

For the Orioles

Austin Slater LF
Ryan Mountcastle 1B
Gunnar Henderson SS
Anthony Santander RF
Eloy Jiménez DH
Colton Cowser CF
Ramón Urías 3B
James McCann C
Jackson Holliday 2B

Dean Kremer RHP

For the Mets

Francisco Lindor SS
Mark Vientos 3B
Brandon Nimmo LF
J.D. Martinez DH
Pete Alonso 1B
Jesse Winker RF
Francisco Alvarez C
Jeff McNeil 2B
Tyrone Taylor CF

Jose Quintana RHP