Baltimore Orioles
NEWS
4:49 PM - Keegan Akin (Bal) suffered an adductor injury while warming up in the bullpen during Baltimore's Grapefruit League game against the Phillies on Saturday, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
1:37 PM - Dean Kremer (Bal) Orioles optioned Kremer to minor-league camp Saturday, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports.
10:59 AM - Heston Kjerstad (Bal) is dealing with tightness in his right hamstring, Andy Kostka of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.
10:36 AM - Dylan Beavers (Bal) said Saturday that he felt tightness in his quad while running Friday, Jacob Calvin Meyer of The Baltimore Sun reports.
10:25 AM - Andrew Kittredge (Bal) (shoulder) said Saturday that he expects to begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Norfolk once the regular season starts, Andy Kostka of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.
5:25 PM - Dylan Beavers (Bal) has been scratched from Friday's spring training game against the Yankees due to right knee discomfort, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
2:41 PM - Jackson Holliday (Bal) (hand) took live batting practice Thursday with no issues and is doing so again Friday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
8:44 AM - Samuel Basallo (Bal) went 3-for-3 with two solo homers during Thursday's Grapefruit League win against the Pirates.
9:59 AM - Jose Espada (Bal) Orioles optioned Espada to minor-league camp Wednesday, Cordell Woodland of 105.7 Fan Baltimore reports.
9:45 AM - Ryan Mountcastle (Bal) (hand) is starting at designated hitter and batting cleanup Tuesday against the Tigers, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
1:33 PM - Jordan Westburg (Bal) (elbow) remains without a firm timetable for return, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports.
1:01 PM - Jackson Holliday (Bal) (hand) said he'll begin taking live at-bats this week, Andy Kostka of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.
5:47 PM - Cade Povich (Bal) was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk on Sunday, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
4:18 PM - Hans Crouse (Bal) (lat) struck out two and allowed two earned runs on three hits over an inning of relief Saturday in the Orioles' 8-6 win over the Pirates in Grapefruit League debut.
4:11 PM - Dylan Beavers (Bal) went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run in Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Pirates.
4:37 PM - Samuel Basallo (Bal) went 2-for-4 with one home run, five RBI and two runs scored in Friday's Grapefruit League loss to the Phillies.
11:56 AM - Trevor Rogers (Bal) Orioles have named Rogers their Opening Day starter.
8:39 AM - Ryan Mountcastle (Bal) said Friday that his right hand is "all good" and that he should return to the Grapefruit League lineup Saturday against the Pirates, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
4:23 PM - Ryan Mountcastle (Bal) is day-to-day after X-rays on his right hand came back negative, Jacob Calvin Meyer of The Baltimore Sun reports.
4:09 PM - Ryan Noda (Bal) Orioles reassigned Noda to Triple-A Norfolk on Wednesday, Jacob Calvin Meyer of Baltimore Sun reports.
4:06 PM - Will Robertson (Bal) Orioles reassigned Robertson to minor-league camp Wednesday, Jacob Calvin Meyer of Baltimore Sun reports.
4:03 PM - Josh Walker (Bal) Orioles reassigned Walker to minor-league camp Wednesday, Jacob Calvin Meyer of Baltimore Sun reports.
3:32 PM - Ryan Mountcastle (Bal) was removed from Wednesday's Grapefruit League game against the Pirates in the eighth inning after being hit in the right hand by a pitch, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
1:13 PM - Jhonkensy Noel (Bal) (thumb) will start in right field and bat fifth in Monday's Grapefruit League game against Atlanta.
5:43 PM - Anthony Nunez (Bal) was optioned to the Orioles' minor-league camp Sunday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
11:12 AM - Reed Trimble (Bal) Orioles optioned Trimble to minor-league camp Sunday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
9:22 AM - Jhonkensy Noel (Bal) left Friday's Grapefruit League game against the Cardinals after being hit by a pitch on the right thumb in the ninth inning. However, he told Jake Rill of MLB.com on Saturday that he would have stayed in had it been the regular season.
9:09 AM - Jackson Holliday (Bal) (hand) hit 40 balls off a tee Saturday, using both hands to swing, and said afterward that he expects to take batting practice within the next week, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
8:53 AM - Brandon Young (Bal) Orioles optioned Young to minor-league camp Saturday, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports.
4:44 PM - Ryan Helsley (Bal) manager Craig Albernaz said Friday that he planned to use Helsley strictly in ninth-inning save situations this season, Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun reports.
10:01 AM - Tyler Wells (Bal) manager Craig Albernaz confirmed Wednesday that Wells will be used as a reliever at the beginning of the season, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
9:56 AM - Andrew Kittredge (Bal) manager Craig Albernaz said Wednesday that Kittredge is battling right shoulder inflammation and is "a low probability" to be ready for Opening Day, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
9:16 AM - Jackson Holliday (Bal) (hand) will begin swinging a bat Thursday, Andy Kostka of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.
8:56 AM - Felix Bautista (Bal) (shoulder) threw a baseball Tuesday for the first time since undergoing surgery last August, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
10:37 AM - Chayce McDermott (Bal) Orioles optioned McDermott to Triple-A Norfolk on Tuesday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
11:07 AM - Jackson Kowar (Bal) (shoulder) made his Grapefruit League debut in Thursday's 6-5 win over the Tigers, issuing one walk and allowing no hits over a scoreless inning of relief.
9:44 AM - Samuel Basallo (Bal) (abdomen) is starting at catcher and batting cleanup in Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Red Sox, Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun reports.
11:12 AM - Samuel Basallo (Bal) (abdomen) will start at catcher in Sunday's Grapefruit League game against Boston, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
9:39 AM - Jackson Holliday (Bal) (hand) said Saturday that he has been cleared to resume throwing a baseball, Andy Kostka of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.
9:38 AM - Samuel Basallo (Bal) (abdomen) believes he'll be ready to return to Grapefruit League play this weekend, Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun reports.
3:53 PM - Samuel Basallo (Bal) manager Craig Albernaz said that Basallo's (abdomen) removal from Thursday's game versus the Tigers was precautionary and he doesn't believe the catcher will undergo additional testing, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
2:34 PM - Samuel Basallo (Bal) was pulled from Thursday's Grapefruit League game against the Tigers due to right-side abdominal discomfort, Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun reports.
1:57 PM - Samuel Basallo (Bal) was removed from Thursday's Grapefruit League game against the Tigers after being injured on a tag play at home plate, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
9:41 AM - Chayce McDermott (Bal) has impressed the Orioles early on in camp as he transitions to a full-time relief role, Andy Kostka of The Baltimore Banner reports.
9:53 AM - Jackson Holliday (Bal) said Monday that he's been cleared to field ground balls and take one-handed swings after having stitches removed from his right hand, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
8:44 AM - Thairo Estrada (Bal) signed a minor-league contract with the Orioles on Monday that includes an invite to big-league spring training, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
4:03 PM - Trevor Rogers (Bal) didn't factor into the decision during Friday's 2-0 Grapefruit League victory over the Yankees, allowing one hit in two scoreless innings. He struck out three.
3:44 PM - Felix Bautista (Bal) Orioles placed Bautista (shoulder) on the 60-day injured list Friday, Cordell Woodland of 105.7 Fan Baltimore reports.
3:40 PM - Pete Alonso (Bal) went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Friday's 2-0 Grapefruit League win over the Yankees.
1:42 PM - Bryan Ramos (Bal) Orioles acquired Ramos from the Cardinals on Friday, Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com reports.
10:35 AM - Blaze Alexander (Bal) is likely to be the Orioles' Opening Day second baseman in place of the injured Jackson Holliday (hand), Brendan Mortensen of MASNSports.com reports.
10:33 AM - Coby Mayo (Bal) could be the Orioles' Opening Day third baseman following the injury to Jordan Westburg (elbow), Brendan Mortensen of MASNSports.com reports.
10:09 AM - Jordan Westburg (Bal) president of baseball operations Mike Elias said Friday that Westburg will be sidelined at least through the end of April due to a partially torn UCL in his right elbow, Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun reports.
10:46 AM - Coby Mayo (Bal) could see increased chances at third base for the Orioles if Jordan Westburg (oblique/elbow) has to miss time, Andy Kostka of The Baltimore Banner reports.
10:36 AM - Jordan Westburg (Bal) (oblique) recently underwent imaging on his elbow, Andy Kostka of The Baltimore Banner reports.
10:02 AM - Jordan Westburg (Bal) manager Craig Albernaz said Thursday that Westburg (oblique) is "physically unable to participate right now" and is being evaluated by the ' medical team, as well people not associated with the club,Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
2:06 PM - Jackson Holliday (Bal) will have the stitches removed from his surgically repaired right hand Monday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
10:20 AM - Kyle Bradish (Bal) said Sunday that he expects to have some form of innings limit or workload restrictions in 2026, Jacob Calvin Meyer of The Baltimore Sun reports.
9:14 AM - Jackson Holliday (Bal) will have the cast on his surgically repaired right hand removed Monday, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
11:43 AM - Gunnar Henderson (Bal) (personal) rejoined the Orioles at camp Sunday and was spotted participating in infield work, Jacob Calvin Meyer of The Baltimore Sun reports.
6:57 PM - Colin Selby (Bal) Orioles placed Selby on the 60-day injured list Saturday with right shoulder inflammation, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports.
5:54 PM - Jackson Kowar (Bal) Twins traded Kowar (shoulder) to the Orioles on Saturday in exchange for cash.
9:10 AM - Gunnar Henderson (Bal) has left Orioles camp due to a personal matter, Andy Kostka of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.
10:49 AM - Zach Eflin (Bal) president of baseball operations Mike Elias said Wednesday that Eflin (back) will be a full participant as spring training gets underway, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
10:44 AM - Colin Selby (Bal) president of baseball operations Mike Elias said Wednesday that Selby is expected to begin the season on the injured list due to right shoulder inflammation, Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun reports.
10:44 AM - Chayce McDermott (Bal) president of baseball operations Mike Elias confirmed Wednesday that McDermott (back) will prepare in spring training to handle a relief role during the 2026 season, Andy Kostka of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.
10:36 AM - Coby Mayo (Bal) is working out at third base early in Orioles camp and could see playing time there if Jordan Westburg (oblique) shifts to second base to cover for Jackson Holliday's (hand) absence, Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun reports.
10:35 AM - Tyler Wells (Bal) president of baseball operations Mike Elias said Wednesday that Wells will be built up a starter during spring training, Andy Kostka of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.
10:30 AM - Blaze Alexander (Bal) president of baseball operations Mike Elias said Wednesday that Alexander is a candidate to start at second base while Jackson Holliday (hand) is out, Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun reports.
10:24 AM - Jordan Westburg (Bal) could miss the first few Grapefruit League games after suffering a strained oblique in late January, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
10:18 AM - Jackson Holliday (Bal) will undergo surgery Thursday for a fractured right hamate bone and will being the season on the injured list, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
8:15 PM - Keegan Akin (Bal) lost his arbitration case against Baltimore and will earn $2.975 million during the 2026 season, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.
3:04 PM - Weston Wilson (Bal) Orioles outrighted Wilson to Triple-A Norfolk on Friday, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
3:28 PM - Blaze Alexander (Bal) Orioles acquired Alexander from the Diamondbacks on Thursday in exchange for Kade Strowd and two minor leaguers, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.
10:34 AM - Gunnar Henderson (Bal) worked out at Tinsley Performance this offseason with the goal of increasing his speed, Andy Kostka of The Baltimore Banner reports.
4:12 PM - Kyle Bradish (Bal) will be paid $3.55 million in 2026 after winning his arbitration hearing with the Orioles, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
11:27 PM - Bryan Ramos (Bal) Orioles acquired Ramos from the White Sox in exchange for cash considerations Sunday, Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com reports.
2:41 PM - Samuel Basallo (Bal) said at the Orioles' recent Birdland Caravan fan event that he's lost around 15 pounds this offseason, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
4:40 PM - Heston Kjerstad (Bal) manager Craig Albernaz said Friday that Kjerstad (fatigue) will be a full participant during spring training, Jacob Calvin Meyer of The Baltimore Sun reports.
3:37 PM - Jose Suarez (Bal) Orioles designated Suarez for assignment Thursday, Ari Alexander of 7 News Bostonreports.
3:32 PM - Weston Wilson (Bal) Orioles claimed Wilson off waivers from the Phillies on Thursday, Ari Alexander of 7 News Boston reports.
10:54 AM - Hans Crouse (Bal) Orioles signed Crouse to a minor-league contract Tuesday, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports.
3:37 PM - Marco Luciano (Bal) Orioles designated Luciano for assignment Thursday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
3:30 PM - Jose Suarez (Bal) Orioles claimed Suarez off waivers from Atlanta on Thursday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
9:39 AM - Sam Huff (Bal) Orioles signed Huff to a minor-league contract Thursday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
1:51 PM - Jhonkensy Noel (Bal) Orioles outrighted Noel to Triple-A Norfolk on Wednesday, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports.
3:01 PM - Will Robertson (Bal) Orioles outrighted Robertson to Triple-A Norfolk on Friday, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports.
10:00 AM - Gunnar Henderson (Bal) revealed Thursday on WBAL Radio's "Orioles Hot Stove Show" that he played through a shoulder impingement "pretty much for three-quarters of the year" in 2025, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
5:31 PM - Trevor Rogers (Bal) agreed to a one-year, $6.2 million contract with the Orioles on Thursday to avoid arbitration, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
5:12 PM - Shane Baz (Bal) agreed to a one-year, $3.5 million contract with the Orioles on Thursday to avoid arbitration, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
3:51 PM - Tyler Wells (Bal) agreed to a one-year, $2.45 million contract with the Orioles on Thursday to avoid arbitration, Andy Kostka of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.
2:59 PM - Adley Rutschman (Bal) agreed to a one-year, $7.25 million contract with the Orioles on Thursday to avoid arbitration, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.
2:42 PM - Dean Kremer (Bal) signed a one-year, $5.75 million contract with the Orioles on Thursday to avoid arbitration, Andy Kostka of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.
1:58 PM - Ryan Mountcastle (Bal) agreed to a one-year, $6.787 million contract with the Orioles on Thursday, avoiding arbitration, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports. The deal includes a $7.5 million club option for 2027.
1:42 PM - Gunnar Henderson (Bal) agreed to a one-year, $8.5 million contract with the Orioles on Thursday, avoiding arbitration, Andy Kostka of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.
1:27 PM - Taylor Ward (Bal) agreed to a one-year, $12.175 million contract with the Orioles on Thursday, avoiding arbitration, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.
3:19 PM - Josh Walker (Bal) Orioles outrighted Walker to Triple-A Norfolk on Wednesday, Andy Kostka of BaltimoreBanner.com reports.
3:17 PM - Jhonkensy Noel (Bal) Orioles designated Noel for assignment Wednesday, Andy Kostka of BaltimoreBanner.com reports.
1:32 PM - Marco Luciano (Bal) Orioles claimed Luciano off waivers from the Pirates on Wednesday, Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com reports.
3:13 PM - George Soriano (Bal) Orioles designated Soriano for assignment Monday.
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