BALTIMORE ORIOLES NEWS

Jorge Mateo - Ties game with homer Mateo went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 6-4 extra-inning loss to the Rays.

Impact Mateo had the Orioles' lone extra-base hit of the contest, a one-out solo shot in the bottom of the ninth inning to force an extra frame. The shortstop's .215/.264/.370 slash line for the season is nothing special, but he's lifted those marks to .279/.328/.508 with two homers, five stolen bases, eight RBI, 12 runs scored, two triples and four doubles through 21 games in July. On the year, he's racked up 24 steals, eight long balls, 26 RBI and 37 runs scored while regularly batting at the bottom of the order.

JULY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jorge López - Handed loss Wednesday Lopez (4-6) allowed two runs (one earned) on two hits and two walks in one inning, taking the extra-inning loss versus the Rays on Wednesday.

Impact Lopez put the first four batters he faced aboard, and Randy Arozarena had a two-run double during that Rays rally. The Orioles didn't have a second comeback push in them, leading to Lopez taking his first loss since July 2. This was only the fourth time all year the closer has allowed multiple walks in an outing. He has a 1.71 ERA, 0.99 WHIP and 52:17 K:BB through 47.1 innings while going 19-for-23 in save chances.

JULY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Orioles place starting pitcher Tyler Wells on 15-day injured list with lower left side discomfort What has been a consistent campaign for right-hander Tyler Wells hit a speedbump Thursday with the Orioles placing him on the 15- day injure...

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Jonathan Araúz - Likely to avoid surgery Arauz doesn't believe he'll need surgery for his sprained right middle finger, but he could need four weeks for the ligament to fully heal, Andy Kostka of The Baltimore Sun reports...

Impact Arauz's decision to forgo surgery will give him a more realistic chance to play again in 2022, but he still looks like he'll spend well beyond the minimum 10 days on the IL while he heals up from the injury. Terrin Vavra was summoned from Triple-A Norfolk earlier this week to provide the Orioles with an extra utility man off the bench while Arauz is on the mend.

JULY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Beau Sulser - Back in big leagues Sulser was called up from Triple-A Norfolk on Thursday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Sulser will return to the big leagues after being sent down July 9, joining the Orioles for the third time this year. In two appearances with the team, the 28-year-old has surrendered two runs on nine hits while striking out two over 4.1 frames. Tyler Wells (side) was placed on the 15-day injured list Thursday, opening a roster spot for Sulser.

JULY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Logan Gillaspie - Called up Thursday Gillaspie was called up from Triple-A Norfolk on Thursday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Gillaspie will return to the Orioles' active roster for a third stint in the big leagues this season. The right-hander has produced a 4.35 ERA and 1.65 WHIP with four strikeouts over 10.1 innings in 11 appearances with the squad. Nick Vespi was optioned to Norfolk in a corresponding move Thursday.

JULY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nick Vespi - Optioned to Triple-A Vespi was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk on Thursday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Vespi will return to Norfolk after he appeared in two games following a call-up Monday. The left-hander tossed three scoreless innings, allowing two hits and a walk while striking out six. Beau Sulser and Logan Gillaspie were called up Thursday to replace him and Tyler Wells (side) on the active roster. Vespi will remain a top candidate to return to the big leagues moving forward.

JULY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tyler Wells - Heads to IL The Orioles placed Wells on the 15-day injured list Thursday with left side discomfort, Dan Connolly of The Athletic reports.

Impact Wells' move to the IL comes after he exited his start in Wednesday's loss to the Rays and ensures he'll miss at least a couple turns through the rotation. Baltimore recalled a reliever (Beau Sulser) to replace Wells on the 26-man active roster, but the team will likely turn to the rehabbing Kyle Bradish (shoulder) to take over Wells' spot in the rotation.

JULY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Westburg - Shakes off foot injury Westburg (foot) started at second base and went 0-for-4 with a walk and a run scored Wednesday in Triple-A Norfolk's 13-10 win over Memphis.

Impact Westburg exited Norfolk's previous game Tuesday after being hit in the left foot by a pitch, but his re-entry into the lineup a day later suggests his removal was precautionary. The 23-year-old is one of several intriguing infield prospects in the higher levels of the Baltimore system, and he's been able to raise his production at Norfolk since receiving a promotion from Double-A Bowie in early June. Over his first 37 games at Triple-A, Westburg is slashing .288/.327/.526 across 165 plate appearances.

JULY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rougned Odor - On bench against lefty Odor is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Rays, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact The lefty-hitting Odor will sit for the second time since the All-Star break with the Rays bringing southpaw Ryan Yarbrough to the hill for the series finale. Ramon Urias will move over from third base to pick up a start at the keystone in place of Odor, who has opened the second half by going 3-for-17 with a double, two walks, two RBI and one run in five games.

JULY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cedric Mullins - Gets rare day off Mullins is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Rays, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact The early start time for the series finale (12:35 p.m. ET) along with the Rays' decision to bring a lefty (Ryan Yarbrough) to the hill are likely factors in Mullins heading to the bench for the first time since July 3. Mullins opened the Orioles' post-All-Star-break schedule by going 7-for-17 with a home run, two stolen bases and four walks before seeing his five-game hitting streak end with an 0-for-5 showing in Wednesday's 6-4 loss. Ryan McKenna will replace Mullins in center field Thursday.

JULY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Adley Rutschman - Receives maintenance day Rutschman is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Rays, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Rutschman will be one of three Orioles regulars on the bench as the team closes its series against Tampa Bay with a game that begins at 12:35 p.m. local time. Robinson Chirinos will check in behind the dish for Rutschman, who has gone 7-for-17 with three doubles, a 6:4 BB:K, four runs and one RBI in his six starts since the All-Star break.

JULY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Connolly: Jackson Holliday has all the tools, but not as much pressure as Orioles' new No. 1 There were plenty of signs Wednesday that better days could be ahead for the Orioles.

JULY 28, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Baltimore Orioles vs Tampa Bay Rays Box Score - July 28, 2022 - The Athletic Get real-time MLB coverage and scores as the Baltimore Orioles take on the Tampa Bay Rays at 4:35pm UTC on July 28, 2022. The Athletic brings you the latest stats, scores, and anal...

JULY 28, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Orioles face the Rays leading series 2-1

The Baltimore Orioles host the Tampa Bay Rays, leading the series 2-1

JULY 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rays beat Orioles 6-4 in 10 innings to end 4-game skid

Randy Arozarena hit a two-run double off All-Star reliever Jorge López in the 10th inning, and the Tampa Bay Rays recovered from another late lapse to beat the Baltimore Orioles 6-...

JULY 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tyler Wells - Exits with back injury Wells was removed from Wednesday's start against the Rays with lower-back discomfort, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact The right-hander surrendered four earned runs on six hits with five strikeouts and zero walks before being lifted during the fifth inning, and he ended up not factoring in the decision. It's unclear if the injury will affect Wells' availability for his next turn through the rotation, which tentatively lines up for Monday at Texas.

JULY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Baltimore Orioles vs Tampa Bay Rays Box Score - July 27, 2022 - The Athletic Get real-time MLB coverage and scores as the Baltimore Orioles take on the Tampa Bay Rays at 11:05pm UTC on July 27, 2022. The Athletic brings you the latest stats, scores, and ana...

JULY 27, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

MLB trade deadline 2022: Three reasons Red Sox should be sellers

Thanks to injuries and underperformance, it's time for the Red Sox to turn their attention to 2023. Pedro Moura breaks down why they should...

JULY 27, 2022

No. 1 pick Holliday gets $8.19 million bonus from Orioles

Jackson Holliday slipped on a Baltimore Orioles jersey, jammed the team’s cap over his shaggy, sandy blond hair and grinned broadly as the cameramen clicked away

JULY 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Wednesday's Transactions BASEBALL American League BALTIMORE ORIOLES — Agreed to terms with INF Jackson Holliday on a minor league contract.

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Juan Soto trade possibilities: How all 29 MLB teams stack up

With the Juan Soto sweepstakes ramping up, Jake Mintz ranks all 29 MLB teams with a chance to land the superstar.

JULY 27, 2022

The Orioles Are Not Just A One-Streak Wonder In recent years, the Baltimore Orioles have generally been synonymous with historically bad baseball. The team had a nice five-season run fr...

JULY 27, 2022 • FIVETHIRTYEIGHT.COM

Rays aim to break 4-game road losing streak, play the Orioles

The Tampa Bay Rays will aim to break their four-game road skid in a matchup against the Baltimore Orioles

JULY 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

2022 MLB Draft: Orioles select Jackson Holliday with No. 1 pick The Baltimore Orioles selected shortstop Jackson Holliday with the No. 1 pick in the 2022 MLB Draft Sunday night. Hailing from Stillwater, O...

JULY 27, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM