BALTIMORE ORIOLES NEWS

Jonathan Araúz - Likely out at least two more weeks Arauz (finger) said Monday that he expects to be sidelined at least another two weeks prior to beginning a rehab assignment, Andy Kostka of The Baltimore Sun reports.

Impact Arauz ha? been unavailable since late July due to a fractured finger, but he reiterated Monday that he doesn't expect to require surgery. He hopes he'll be able to swing a bat and throw this week, but it seems unlikely that he'll be cleared to rejoin the Orioles until sometime in late August.

AUGUST 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Monday's Transactions BASEBALL Major League Baseball American League BALTIMORE ORIOLES — Recalled RHP Louis Head from Norfolk (IL).

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Brett Phillips - Returns to reserve role Phillips is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Blue Jays, Zachary Silver of MLB.com reports.

Impact Considering that the lefty-hitting Phillips has gone 0-for-34 against left-handed pitching this season, he wouldn't have been a candidate to start Monday against southpaw Yusei Kikuchi even if Austin Hays (oblique) required another day off. However, Hays' return to the lineup Monday means that Phillips is likely to handle a reserve role against right-handers moving forward. Phillips had started each of the Orioles' three weekend games against the Pirates, going 2-for-9 with a pair of doubles and an RBI.

AUGUST 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Terrin Vavra - Idle versus lefty Vavra is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Blue Jays, Zachary Silver of MLB.com reports.

Impact Though the lefty-hitting Vavra will take a seat against Blue Jays southpaw Yusei Kikuchi, the rookie has performed well enough thus far during his brief time in the majors to warrant a regular spot in the lineup versus right-handed pitching. Through his first nine big-league games, Vavra has reached base in 12 of his 25 plate appearances while striking out only three times.

AUGUST 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Austin Hays - Returns to lineup Hays (oblique) is starting Monday against the Blue Jays, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Hays didn't appear in any of the last four games due to left oblique tightness, but he's starting in left field and batting sixth during Monday's series opener against the Blue Jays. Over his last five games, he's gone 3-for-18 with a double, two runs, a stolen base, a walk and six strikeouts.

AUGUST 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rougned Odor - Sitting Monday Odor will sit Monday versus the Blue Jays, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Odor will take a seat after he went 1-for-8 with a double and a run scored over the three-game series with the Pirates. Ramon Urias will slide over to second base while Tyler Nevin takes over at third base and bats ninth in the series opener.

AUGUST 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Louis Head - Called up from minors The Orioles recalled Head from Triple-A Norfolk on Monday.

Impact Head will be joining the big club for the first time since the Orioles claimed him off waivers from the Marlins on July 12. During his month-long stay at Norfolk, Head struck out 12 and allowed three earned runs on four hits and seven walks over eight innings.

AUGUST 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Beau Sulser - Optioned to Triple-A Sulser was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk on Monday.

Impact Sulser will return to Triple-A after he was called up July 28 and appeared in two games. Over those contests, he allowed three runs on five hits and two walks while striking out six over six innings. Louis Head was recalled from Norfolk in a corresponding move.

AUGUST 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fantasy Baseball Risers, Fallers: Aug. 8, 2022 - PressBox Phil Backert highlights the top fantasy baseball risers and fallers of the past week, from Jorge Mateo to Matt Chapman.

AUGUST 8, 2022 • PRESSBOXONLINE.COM

Baseball America ranks Gunnar Henderson No. 1 in new top 100 list featuring 6 Orioles prospects The Orioles once again have baseball’ s No. 1 prospect. Gunnar Henderson is atop Baseball America’ s latest list of the game’ s top 100 pros...

AUGUST 8, 2022 • TWINCITIES.COM

August 8th MLB schedule: FREE live streams, times, TV channels, schedule for Yankees vs. Mariners, Blue Jays vs. Orioles, more There are seven Major League Baseball games on Monday, August 8, 2022 (8/8/22) at various stadiums across the United States. Some key matchu...

AUGUST 8, 2022 • NJ.COM

Partner Content | Blue Jays vs. Orioles picks and odds: Back Baltimore as home favourites The Toronto Blue Jays cap their three-city road trip in Baltimore, where they’ll begin a three-game series against the Orioles on Monday nig...

AUGUST 8, 2022 • THESTAR.COM

Orioles reset: With patience and execution, rookies Adley Rutschman, Terrin Vavra exemplify offense Baltimore trying to build Orioles rookie catcher Adley Rutschman entered Sunday second in the majors in on-base percentage over the past month, trailing only San Dieg...

AUGUST 8, 2022 • BALTIMORESUN.COM

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AUGUST 8, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Orioles host the Blue Jays to start 3-game series

The Baltimore Orioles host the Toronto Blue Jays to open a three-game series

AUGUST 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jorge Mateo - Accounts for offense Sunday Mateo went 2-for-3 with a solo home run in Sunday's 8-1 loss to the Pirates.

Impact Mateo had half of the Orioles' hits as well as their lone run, a third-inning blast off Pirates starter Bryse Wilson. Through six games in August, Mateo has gone 7-for-20 (.350) with three homers, two steals, eight RBI and seven runs scored. He's up to a .220/.270/.396 slash line, 11 long balls, 26 stolen bases, 34 RBI and 44 runs scored in 100 contests overall, with his speed and defense keeping him as a regular presence in the lineup.

AUGUST 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Spenser Watkins - Gives up four runs in loss Watkins (4-2) allowed four runs on four hits and a walk while striking out five in 5.1 innings to take the loss during Sunday's game against the Pirates.

Impact Watkins tossed four scoreless frames to begin Sunday's matchup but struggled later in the matchup, giving up three runs in the top of the fifth inning before being charged with another earned run in the top of the sixth. The right-hander had posted a 1.85 ERA and 1.06 WHIP in 34 innings over his six appearances after being recalled by the Orioles, but he was forced to settle for his second loss of the season Sunday. Watkins tentatively lines up to make his next start on the road against Tampa Bay on Friday.

AUGUST 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates notch rare win at Camden Yards, 8-1 over Orioles The Pirates ended their nine-game skid at Camden Yards, improving to 2-11 at the ballpark.

AUGUST 7, 2022 • PENNLIVE.COM

Pirates get rare win at Camden Yards, 8-1 over Orioles

Bryse Wilson pitched effectively into the sixth inning, Ke’Bryan Hayes homered and the Pittsburgh Pirates snapped Baltimore’s five-game winning streak with an 8-1 victory over the...

AUGUST 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Orioles manager Brandon Hyde ejected against Pirates

Orioles manager Brandon Hyde has been ejected from Baltimore's game against Pittsburgh

AUGUST 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pirates vs. Orioles prediction, betting odds for MLB on Sunday The Pittsburgh Pirates take on the Baltimore Orioles in MLB on Sunday. This preview includes our best bet of the game.

AUGUST 7, 2022 • PENNLIVE.COM

Anthony Santander - Four-game double streak Santander went 1-for-5 with a double in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Pirates.

Impact Santander has now recorded a double in four consecutive contests and is riding a 16-game hitting streak, which dates back prior to the All-Star break. He's batting .354 during the ongoing streak to lift his season average to .258. Santander remains in the lineup for Sunday's series finale with Pittsburgh, starting in right field while batting cleanup, per Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com.

AUGUST 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Brett Phillips - Filling in for Austin Hays Phillips will start in left field and bat eighth in Sunday's game against the Pirates, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Phillips will pick up his third consecutive start after going 2-for-6 with a pair of doubles and an RBI in the first two contests of the series, but his stay in Baltimore's regular lineup will likely come to an end as soon as Austin Hays (oblique) is ready to play. Hays is on the bench Sunday, but he ran, hit and threw Saturday and looks poised to avoid a stint on the injured list.

AUGUST 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ramón Urías - Takes seat Sunday Urias is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Pirates, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Urias started the past 23 contests and will receive Sunday off after posting a .372 OPS through the first five games of August. Terrin Vavra will make the start at second base, pushing Rougned Odor to the hot corner.

AUGUST 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Austin Hays - Still out Sunday Hays (oblique) is not in the lineup Sunday against the Pirates, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Hays hasn't seen the field since Tuesday due to tightness in his left oblique, and he won't rejoin the lineup for Sunday's series finale versus Pittsburgh. The 27-year-old ran, hit and threw Saturday, so he could be back in action within the next day or two, according to Kubatko. Brett Phillips and Anthony Santander will continue to start in the corner outfield for Baltimore.

AUGUST 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE