MARCH 26, 2023•THEATHLETIC.COM
Connolly: It's a 'good problem,' but O's have tough decision on Grayson RodriguezWe all know Rodriguez has the talent to be a really good pitcher this year. But is he a better option than Kyle Bradish and Tyler Wells?
Miguel Andújar - Moving to minor-league campAndujar was reassigned to minor-league camp by the Pirates on Sunday.
ImpactThe 28-year-old was a solid candidate to make Pittsburgh's Opening Day roster as a non-roster invitee, but he underwhelmed at the plate during spring training with a .195/.244/.366 slash line in 45 plate appearances. Andujar appeared in 36 games between the Yankees and Pirates last season and had a .568 OPS, so he'll likely need to settle on serving as organizational depth.
MARCH 26, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Tyler Wells - Makes case for rotation spotWells allowed an unearned run on two hits and struck out two over five innings in Saturday's Grapefruit League game versus the Pirates.
ImpactWells has had shaky ratios with a 5.74 ERA and 1.28 WHIP over 15.2 innings this spring, but he's also posted a 16:2 K:BB. The Orioles' rotation still has two spots up for grabs, with Wells, Grayson Rodriguez and Kyle Bradish all in contention. Of those three pitchers, Wells' numbers look the best on the surface, though he'd also be the easiest to move to a bullpen role if the Orioles want to open the year with all of them in the majors. For now, Wells is stretched out as a starter, but his placement to start the season will likely come down to a decision just before Opening Day.
MARCH 26, 2023•ROTOWIRE
O's prospect DL Hall to begin season in MinorsSARASOTA, Fla. -- DL Hall's build-up as a starting pitcher will continue in the Minors. The Orioles announced they optioned Hall to Minor Le...
MARCH 26, 2023•MLB.COM
'Clean it up': How Wil Crowe's wife, Hilary, and some brutal truth may have fixed his spring strugglesWil Crowe has struggled this spring. Finally, on Saturday night, his wife, Hilary, called him out on it and Wil made a change.
MARCH 26, 2023•POST-GAZETTE.COM
Spenser Watkins - Sent to minorsWatkins was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk on Sunday, Steve Melewski of MASNSports.com reports.
ImpactWatkins had a 4.15 ERA and 10:4 K:BB over 13 innings during spring training but was unable to secure a spot at the back end of Baltimore's rotation. The 30-year-old had a 4.70 ERA in 23 outings for the Orioles last season and will be one of the top candidates for a call-up when the club requires spot starters this year.
MARCH 26, 2023•ROTOWIRE
DL Hall - Bound for Triple-AThe Orioles optioned Hall to Triple-A Norfolk on Sunday, Jacob Calvin Meyer of The Baltimore Sun reports.
ImpactHall is healthy again after he overcame a lower-back injury to make two extended Grapefruit League relief appearances Monday and Saturday, but the Orioles want him to continue building up as a starter in the minors before a return to the majors is considered. Assuming he stays healthy and productive at Norfolk in the early part of the season, Hall should be among the top candidates for a promotion if a spot in the big-league rotation opens up at any point.
MARCH 26, 2023•ROTOWIRE
