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Jorge Mateo - Homers again in win Mateo went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer and two runs scored in Tuesday's victory over Texas.

Impact Mateo chased Andrew Heaney with a two-run homer in the third that helped Texas build a 7-1 lead. That's the second homer in as many days for the infielder, who also has already stolen four bases over the first five games. It goes without saying, but more play like this will help Mateo stick as the starting shortstop for Baltimore in 2023.

APRIL 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Grayson Rodriguez traveling to Texas, could debut Wednesday The 23-year-old made five starts in spring training, posting a 7.04 ERA in 15 1/3 innings.

APRIL 5, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Ryan Mountcastle - Homers and doubles in victory Mountcastle went 2-for-5 with a double and a three-run homer in Tuesday's 7-2 win over the Rangers.

Impact Mountcastle blasted an opposite-field shot off Andrew Heaney to extend the Orioles lead to 5-0 in the second inning. The first baseman has homered twice in the 2023 season, and has already driven in six runs over the first five games of the season.

APRIL 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gibson gets 2nd win, Orioles go deep to beat Rangers 7-2

Ryan Mountcastle and Jorge Mateo homered, Kyle Gibson pitched seven solid innings after his scheduled start got moved up a day and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Texas Rangers 7-2

APRIL 5, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kyle Gibson - Seven strong frames in win Gibson earned the win Tuesday, allowing two runs on six hits and zero walks over seven innings against the Rangers. He struck out five.

Impact Gibson gave up two solo homers in the game to Adolis Garcia and Nathaniel Lowe, but outside of that it was a very strong outing for the veteran right-hander. He's now 2-0 on the season, but this was a much better effort than the one he had against the Red Sox on Opening Day. Gibson is scheduled for a friendly matchup against the Athletics on Monday.

APRIL 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

What to expect from O's RHP Rodriguez (MLB No. 7) in bigs For as many “ifs” as there’s been with Grayson Rodriguez -- if he hadn’t gotten hurt last year, he would have graduated to the big leagues l...

APRIL 5, 2023 • MLB.COM

Report: Orioles Pitching Prospect To Debut Against Rangers Baltimore Orioles prospect Grayson Rodriguez will reportedly make his Major League debut when he pitches against the Texas Rangers on Wednes...

APRIL 5, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Orioles reportedly calling up top pitching prospect to face Rangers' deGrom

The Orioles are reportedly calling up top pitching prospect Grayson Rodriguez to make his MLB debut Wednesday — against Jacob deGrom.

APRIL 5, 2023

Orioles reportedly set to promote Grayson Rodriguez, club's top pitching prospect, to make major league debut Wednesday Baltimore’s top pitching prospect Grayson Rodriguez is being promoted to the Orioles and is expected to make his major league debut Wednesda...

APRIL 5, 2023 • BALTIMORESUN.COM

O's calling up MLB's No. 7 prospect, RHP G-Rod (source) The Orioles are once again reaching into their trove of top prospects with the expected callup of right-hander Grayson Rodriguez, a source t...

APRIL 5, 2023 • MLB.COM

Grayson Rodriguez - Could start Wednesday vs. TEX Rodriguez is being called up Wednesday by the Orioles, Geoff Pontes of Baseball America reports.

Impact It's likely that Rodriguez will be the starter for the Orioles with Baltimore having to adjust their rotation after the leg injury to Kyle Bradish. The top pitching prospect in the Baltimore system missed out on the Opening Day roster, but it appears he'll get the opportunity to make his MLB debut against the Rangers on Wednesday.

APRIL 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gunnar Henderson - Dealing with soreness in hand Orioles manager Brandon Hyde told reporters that Henderson is out of the lineup Tuesday against the Rangers while dealing with a sore right hand, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.

Impact "He's fine, just it's tender," Hyde said while also noting that Henderson could be available off the bench to pinch-hit. The rookie took a 107 mph grounder off his right hand in Monday's game against the Rangers, and Baltimore will give the 21-year-old some rest to recover. There's a very good chance Henderson will be back in the lineup Wednesday, but managers will want to pay close attention.

APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kyle Bradish - May be headed for IL Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said Bradish is still dealing with a sore foot Tuesday and may spend time on the injured list, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.

Impact Bradish was removed from Monday's win over the Rangers after taking a 104-mph line drive to the foot. Initial X-rays came back negative, but it seems Bradish may still need to miss a couple starts and spend time on the injured list.

APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Seth Johnson - Moved to 60-day IL Johnson (elbow) will open the year on the 60-day injured list.

Impact He is listed at Triple-A Norfolk, but having never pitched above High-A, Johnson would likely head to High-A or Double-A if he can ramp up before the end of the minor-league season. The hard-throwing righty underwent Tommy John surgery in August of 2022 just after getting traded from the Rays to the Orioles as part of the three-team trade that sent Trey Mancini to Houston and Jose Siri to Tampa Bay. Johnson has late-inning stuff if he needs to move to the bullpen due to durability issues. With the move to the 60-day IL, Johnson doesn't count against Baltimore's 40-man roster.

APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gunnar Henderson - Gets day off Tuesday Henderson isn't in the Orioles' lineup for Tuesday's game against the Rangers, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact After recording his first two hits of the season Monday, including a home run off Jon Gray, Henderson will get a day off Tuesday against fellow lefty Andrew Heaney. His absence from the lineup moves Ramon Urias to third base, Anthony Santander into the designated hitter role and allows Ryan McKenna to play in left field and bat ninth.

APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers Outfielder Josh Smith Feeling 'Good' After HBP to Face Texas Rangers outfielder Josh Smith was back at Globe Life Field after being hit by a pitch in Monday’s loss to the Baltimore Orioles.

APRIL 4, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Rangers' Josh Smith 6 stitches, but good after pitch to face

Rangers outfielder Josh Smith has six stitches on the lower right side of his face, a cut inside his mouth and some slight swelling

APRIL 4, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

John Means - Up to 30-pitch bullpen sessions Means (elbow) said Tuesday that he's up to 30 pitches in his bullpen sessions, Andy Kostka of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.

Impact Means is only throwing fastballs and changeups in these workouts, but he expects to begin mixing in breaking balls soon. The 29-year-old left-hander appears on track to return to the Orioles' starting rotation around the middle of this season after requiring Tommy John surgery last April.

APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

How to Watch Rangers and Orioles The Texas Rangers, behind starter Andrew Heaney, try to bounce back from their first loss of 2023 against the Baltimore Orioles.

APRIL 4, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Kyle Gibson - Moved up to start Tuesday Gibson will start for the Orioles on Tuesday against the Rangers, Jacob Calvin Meyer of The Baltimore Sun reports.

Impact Scheduled starter Tyler Wells was needed in relief Monday, so Gibson will move up a take to take the ball on normal rest. The Orioles now have an opening Wednesday, with long reliever Austin Voth representing the most likely option.

APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ryan Ripken: 'If The Young Players Develop, The Orioles Are Going To Be Great' - PressBox Former Orioles minor leaguer Ryan Ripken, now a host on 105.7 The Fan's Baltimore Baseball Tonight, sees both Adley Rutschman and Gunnar Hen...

APRIL 4, 2023 • PRESSBOXONLINE.COM

Rangers Outfielder Josh Smith Provides Update on Condition Texas Rangers outfielder Josh Smith was taken to a local hospital Monday night after being hit by a pitch in a loss to the Baltimore Orioles...

APRIL 4, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Austin Voth - Could be needed for spot start Voth is an option to start for the Orioles on Tuesday versus the Rangers after scheduled starter Tyler Wells was needed in relief Monday, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.

Impact Voth is currently stationed in the Orioles' bullpen and made one one-inning relief appearance Saturday. He was stretched out in spring training, though, and the hope is that he could give the O's a little length. Baltimore could also go with Kyle Gibson on Tuesday on normal rest and pitch Voth Wednesday in Gibson's old slot.

APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kyle Gibson - Might have start pushed up Gibson could be moved up a day to start for the Orioles on Tuesday versus the Rangers after scheduled starter Tyler Wells had to be used in relief Monday, Jake Rill of MLB.com repo...

Impact Wells was thrust into duty after Kyle Bradish exited with a foot contusion. Gibson would be on normal rest Tuesday, so the easiest solution would be to push him up a day and then find another starter for Wednesday. The Orioles should announce their intentions soon.

APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Orioles' pitching plans TBA after 1-hit win at Texas The Orioles’ pitching plans were uncertain for Tuesday night as Baltimore prepares to face the Texas Rangers in the middle game of a three-g...

APRIL 4, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM