BALTIMORE ORIOLES NEWS

Matt Harvey - Throwing in sim game Saturday Harvey (suspension) will pitch in a simulated game in Sarasota on Saturday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Harvey has been serving a 60-game suspension since mid-May but is working on increasing his workload before he's ultimately cleared to return. The right-hander is eligible to begin a rehab assignment prior to completing his suspension, and he's expected to join the rotation at Triple-A Norfolk once he's ultimately activated.

JUNE 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Logan Gillaspie - Sent down Saturday Gillaspie was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk on Saturday.

Impact Gillaspie pitched well during most of his time with the major-league club, but he gave up four runs on five hits and no walks in one-third of an inning during his most recent appearance. The right-hander will head back to the minors after Joey Krehbiel (shoulder) was reinstated from the 15-day injured list Saturday.

JUNE 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Joey Krehbiel - Reinstated from 15-day IL Krehbiel (shoulder) was reinstated from the 15-day injured list Saturday.

Impact Krehbiel dealt with right shoulder inflammation over the last few weeks but will rejoin the Orioles' bullpen after missing the minimum of 15 days. Over his last 10 relief appearances, he picked up three holds while posting a 2.31 ERA and 1.11 WHIP in 11.2 innings.

JUNE 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rougned Odor - Gets breather Saturday Odor isn't in the lineup Saturday against the Rays, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Odor started in the last three games and went 2-for-10 with a triple, two RBI, a run and two strikeouts. Richie Martin will take over at the keystone and bat ninth Saturday.

JUNE 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Adley Rutschman - On bench Saturday Rutschman isn't starting Saturday's game against the Rays, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Rutschman will get a breather Saturday after he went 5-for-11 with a homer, two doubles, four RBI, three runs and a walk over the last three games. Robinson Chirinos is starting behind the plate and batting seventh.

JUNE 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cedric Mullins - Not in Saturday's lineup Mullins isn't starting Saturday against the Rays, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Mullins recorded hits in each of the last four games and went 6-for-19 with a double, three runs, an RBI and three stolen bases during that time. However, he'll get a breather while Ryan McKenna starts in center field and bats sixth.

JUNE 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

After time to 'reflect,' Dean Kremer displaying poise, confidence in Orioles rotation The left oblique strain Dean Kremer suffered as he warmed up for his first appearance of the season could’ ve quelled the Orioles right-hand...

JUNE 18, 2022 • TWINCITIES.COM

Myriad Orioles Thoughts: Dean Kremer's bounce-back, Jorge Lopez's story Plus more on the Toronto dilemma, a positive from the restricted list designations and some love for Manny Machado.

JUNE 18, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Rays enter matchup against the Orioles on losing streak

The Tampa Bay Rays enter the matchup against the Baltimore Orioles after losing four straight games

JUNE 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ryan McKenna - Notches steal as pinch runner McKenna stole a base as a pinch runner in Friday's 1-0 win over the Rays.

Impact McKenna ran for Anthony Santander in the ninth inning, and the former earned his first steal of the season. After going 2-for-14 (.143) while starting three times in Toronto, McKenna is expected to resume a bench role with the Orioles back stateside. He's batting .238/.300/.317 with four RBI, eight runs scored and five doubles across 70 plate appearances as a reserve outfielder this year.

JUNE 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Félix Bautista - Collects win Friday Bautista (3-2) earned the win Friday over the Rays. He struck out three across 1.1 perfect innings.

Impact Bautista was the beneficiary of Adley Rutschman's RBI single in the seventh inning, which accounted for the lone run in the contest. Across his last 12.1 innings, Bautista has allowed only one unearned run with eight hits and four walks while adding 12 strikeouts. The 26-year-old continues to dominate in a high-leverage role with a 1.65 ERA, 1.10 WHIP, 29:10 K:BB, two saves and seven holds through 27.1 innings this season.

JUNE 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dick Howser Trophy Winners Presented by The Game Headwear 2022 — Ivan Melendez, 1b, Texas 2021 — Kevin Kopps, rhp, Arkansas 2020 — None 2019 — Adley Rutschman, c, Oreg...

JUNE 18, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Jorge López - Earns four-out save Lopez allowed one hit over 1.1 scoreless innings Friday, striking out four and securing a save against the Rays.

Impact Lopez coughed up a two-out single to Harold Ramirez in the ninth but he had no issue finishing off the 1-0 victory over Tampa Bay. The 29-year-old is riding a 7.1-inning scoreless streak, lowering his season ERA to 0.82 through 33 frames. Lopez owns a 34:13 K:BB and he's converted 10 of his 12 save chances.

JUNE 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dean Kremer - Tosses five shutout frames Kremer allowed five hits and a walk over five scoreless innings in Friday's win over Tampa Bay. He struck out five and did not factor in the decision.

Impact Kremer was locked into a duel against Shane Baz and the Orioles' offense couldn't break the scoreless tie until both starters were out of the game. The 26-year-old lowered his ERA to 2.35 through three MLB starts this season. Over his last two outings, he's allowed just one earned run through 10 innings. Kremer is lined up to face the Nationals at home next week.

JUNE 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cedric Mullins - Swipes two bags Mullins went 1-for-4 with two stolen bases in Friday's 1-0 win over the Rays.

Impact Mullins did all his work during the eighth inning when he singled and stole two bags. The 27-year-old outfielder is up to 15 steals on the year, with four of those coming in his last seven appearances. He entered June with an unsightly .662 OPS but he's hitting .295 with seven extra-base hits through 15 games this month.

JUNE 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Adley Rutschman's first RBI at Camden Yards, Dean Kremer's scoreless start give Orioles 1-0 win over Rays BALTIMORE — Based on his accomplished amateur and minor league career, it figured that when Adley Rutschman started hitting, he would do so...

JUNE 18, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Kremer, Orioles win 1-0, hand Rays 4th straight loss

Dean Kremer pitched six scoreless innings and rookie Adley Rutschman singled home the game’s only run in the seventh as the Baltimore Orioles handed the Tampa Bay Rays their fourth...

JUNE 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

John Rhodes - Activated at High-A Aberdeen Rhodes (undisclosed) was reinstated from the 7-day minor-league injured list Friday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Rhodes hasn't played since May 18 due to an undisclosed injury, but he'll be eligible to return to action after missing just under a month. Over 21 games at High-A Aberdeen to begin the season, he hit .283 with three homers, 22 runs, 20 RBI and 11 stolen bases.

JUNE 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Yusniel Diaz - Begins rehab assignment Diaz (hamstring) began a rehab assignment with the Orioles' FCL affiliate Friday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Diaz has been out over a month with a strained right hamstring. He recorded a strong .327/.424/.510 line in 14 games for Triple-A Norfolk prior to the injury, so the Orioles will be hoping he can get back to that level of performance upon his return to game action.

JUNE 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Joey Krehbiel - Expected to return Saturday Krehbiel (shoulder) is expected to be reinstated from the 15-day injured list Saturday, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports.

Impact Krehbiel was placed on the 15-day IL with right shoulder inflammation June 3, but he should rejoin the Orioles following a minimal absence. The right-hander made 22 relief appearances prior to sustaining his injury, and he picked up five holds while posting a 2.74 ERA and 1.13 WHIP in 23 innings.

JUNE 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Friday's Transactions BASEBALL Major League Baseball American League BALTIMORE ORIOLES — Reinstated LHP Keegan Akin and OF Anthony Santander from the restricted l...

JUNE 17, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Trey Mancini - Returns to action Friday Mancini (hand) is starting at first base and batting second Friday against the Rays, Nathan Ruiz of The Baltimore Sun reports.

Impact The 30-year-old has been sidelined since being struck on the right hand by a pitch Monday, but he'll be back on the field for Friday's series opener versus Tampa Bay. The fact Mancini is playing the field and not just serving as the designated hitter further indicates that he's fully recovered from the injury. He's 3-for-23 with a home run, two RBI and three runs scored across his past seven contests.

JUNE 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nick Vespi - Gives up first run Thursday Vespi allowed a run on one hit and struck out two in 1.1 innings during Thursday's 10-2 win over the Blue Jays.

Impact Vespi allowed a double to Bradley Zimmer in the eighth inning, and Austin Voth allowed the inherited runner to score. This was the first run Vespi's given up in five major-league appearances this season. He's now at a 1.29 ERA, 0.86 WHIP and 6:2 K:BB while adding a 1-0 record across seven innings. He's not expected to contend for much high-leverage work, but the southpaw has been effective when called upon.

JUNE 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Anthony Santander - Back from restricted list Santander (not injury related) was reinstated from the restricted list Friday, Nathan Ruiz of The Baltimore Sun reports.

Impact The 27-year-old was unable to travel to Canada with the Orioles for the three-game series in Toronto this week since he's apparently unvaccinated, but Santander is now back on the active roster ahead of Friday's series opener versus the Rays. Through nine games in June he has a .297/.350/.486 slash line with two home runs, four RBI and four runs.

JUNE 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Austin Hays - Hits ninth homer Hays went 1-for-5 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in Thursday's 10-2 win over the Blue Jays.

Impact Hays went only 3-for-16 during the four-game series in Toronto, but all three of those hits went for extra bases (two homers, one double). The outfielder has nine long balls, 37 RBI, 33 runs scored, a stolen base and 15 doubles while maintaining a .289/.351/.474 slash line through 60 contests.

JUNE 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE