The Baltimore Orioles have optioned Cade Povich to Triple-A and recalled reliever Colin Selby. This comes a day after Povich’s best career start. Povich, 24, is the Orioles No. 5 prospect according to MLB.com, and has been up and down between Triple-A and MLB a couple of times this year. Selby, 26, is now on his third MLB team. This move comes so the Orioles can have some depth … [Read more...] about Orioles Recall Reliever, Option No. 5 Prospect
Orioles Rotation Faces Big Question Marks Ahead of Postseason
The Baltimore Orioles’ starting rotation has suffered many injuries and therefore struggled. But heading into September, some guys need to step up. Heading into spring training, the Orioles had almost too many starting pitchers. The projected rotation consisted of Corbin Burnes, Kyle Bradish, Grayson Rodriguez, John Means, and Dean Kremer. That rotation contains two former … [Read more...] about Orioles Rotation Faces Big Question Marks Ahead of Postseason
Nationals Highly Touted Backstop Struggles to Find His Groove
The Washington Nationals face a dilemma at the catcher position. The Nationals thought they locked down their backstop of the future when they signed Keibert Ruiz to an eight-year extension. However, Ruiz has not developed as anticipated, and is looking more like a weak link going forward as the rest of the young core emerges. The Nationals have also quietly made moves that … [Read more...] about Nationals Highly Touted Backstop Struggles to Find His Groove
Orioles Option Highly Touted Prospect to Triple-A
Coby Mayo has been optioned to Triple-A Norfolk. In a corresponding move, the Baltimore Orioles recalled versatile infielder Liván Soto. Mayo, 22, had just collected his first hit yesterday against the Washington Nationals. Before yesterday’s game, Mayo had struggled to get a grasp at major league level pitching. With Mayo will go down and hit the reset button, and hopefully, … [Read more...] about Orioles Option Highly Touted Prospect to Triple-A
The Orioles Have Found Their Closer for the Postseason
Domínguez At the trade deadline, the Baltimore Orioles acquired Seranthony Domínguez, who was struggling. However, he has now become a reliable piece for them. Prior to the trade deadline, the Orioles had multiple holes to fill in their bullpen. Offseason acquisition Craig Kimbrel had been underwhelming, and injuries ravished the Orioles. The Orioles addressed these issues in … [Read more...] about The Orioles Have Found Their Closer for the Postseason