DL HALL NEWS

Throwing simulated game Hall (back) is throwing a two-inning simulated game Thursday in Orioles camp, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Hall is probably not going to be an option for the Orioles at the beginning of the 2023 regular season as he recovers from a lower-back injury, but he continues to work through his rehab program without issue. The 24-year-old left-hander could make his Grapefruit League debut sometime next week and will get stretched out from there.

MARCH 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Continues ramping up Hall (back) threw a successful session of live batting practice Saturday and is scheduled to throw again Tuesday, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.

Impact Manager Brandon Hyde announced previously that Hall won't be stretched out enough to start by Opening Day, but the young left-hander appears to be progressing well as he ramps up his rehab work after he experienced right lower-back discomfort early in camp. The 24-year-old could soon be cleared for game action if his work against live hitters continues to go well.

MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could be ready for Opening Day Hall (back) has a chance to be ready for Opening Day, Orioles manager Brandon Hyde told Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com on Thursday.

Impact Hall does not have enough time to be stretched out to start as he returns from a lower-back injury. However, the Orioles might ultimately decide to keep him around in a multi-inning relief role rather than send him to Triple-A Norfolk. Hall threw a bullpen session Wednesday and is on track for a live batting practice session in the next few days.

MARCH 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nearing live throwing Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said Hall (back) threw a bullpen session Wednesday and is set to throw live batting practice in the upcoming days, Nathan Ruiz of The Baltimore Sun rep...

Impact Hall won't be an option for Opening Day while he remains behind the Orioles' other pitchers in his throwing progression due to the lower-back injury, but the fact that he's been cleared for mound work with a couple weeks left to go in spring training suggests he shouldn't be headed for an extensive absence to begin the season. The Orioles are still looking to develop the 24-year-old lefty as a starter, so he'll presumably join the Triple-A Norfolk rotation whenever he's deemed to be healthy.

MARCH 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't be ready to start by opener Manager Brandon Hyde said Thursday that Hall (back) won't be able to get built up enough to start by Opening Day, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com.

Impact Hall reported to camp with discomfort on the right side of his lower back and isn't expected to be ready for games until the third week of March, so it's not a surprise that he won't be stretched out enough to start. The plan had been for him to compete for a spot in the Orioles' rotation, although, realistically, he was probably either going to start in the Triple-A Norfolk rotation or big-league bullpen. The club has not yet decided how they will handle Hall's role to begin the campaign, but he's pain-free now and is expected to face hitters soon.

MARCH 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

O's spring plans? Solve the pitching puzzle SARASOTA, Fla. -- DL Hall made two proclamations Friday morning: One regarding his health and another pertaining to his situation with the O...

FEBRUARY 17, 2023 • MLB.COM

Nursing back issue Hall will be slowed at the start of spring training due to a lumbar injury, Dan Connolly of The Athletic reports.

Impact Hall is still expected to be in the mix to compete for a roster spot, but obviously this doesn't help his chances. The hard-throwing lefty is expected to be used as a starter this spring but might also be an option for the bullpen.

FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Entering spring as starter Hall will enter spring training as a starting pitcher, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact All but one of Hall's 11 appearances late last season came in relief, but he'll head into spring training as one of 12 competitors for five spots in Baltimore's rotation. The dynamic lefty might ultimately wind up in the bullpen over the long haul if he can't improve his control and command, but there's no reason to pull the plug on him as a starter yet. O's general manager Mike Elias wasn't ready to say Friday whether Hall might move to the bullpen if he doesn't win a rotation spot, or if he'd head to Triple-A Norfolk.

FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

DL Hall's big league journey told in short film “I don’t want him to ever forget where he came from and how he got there.” It’s important to Stacey Cooper that her son, DL Hall, remembers...

JANUARY 26, 2023 • MLB.COM

Earns win Wednesday Hall (1-1) allowed two hits and struck out two in a scoreless inning to earn the win in the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader versus the Blue Jays.

Impact Hall became the pitcher of record after working the eighth inning. Terrin Vavra put the Orioles ahead with a three-run blast in the bottom of the frame. Over his last four appearances of the season, Hall logged 4.1 scoreless innings with an 8:1 K:BB. He allowed multiple runs in only two of his 11 outings in the majors, though he finished the campaign with a 5.93 ERA, 1.68 WHIP and 19:6 K:BB to go with a save in 13.2 innings. He's worked as a starter in the minors and could challenge for a spot in the Orioles' rotation next spring.

OCTOBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Earns first save Hall struck out two batters in a perfect inning and picked up a save over the Yankees on Friday.

Impact Hall converted the first save opportunity of his MLB career with ease. Since joining the Orioles bullpen at the start of September, the 24-year-old southpaw has registered an 11:3 K:BB and a 4.00 ERA through nine innings. If Felix Bautista (knee) misses any time, Hall could see some more late-inning work down the stretch.

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

For Orioles' DL Hall, a bullpen role is 'different.' His aggressive mindset is the same. The word most frequently coming out of DL Hall’ s mouth is“ different,” because that’ s the best way to describe his current situation. For...

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022 • MERCURYNEWS.COM

O's add No. 6 prospect Hall for stretch run CLEVELAND -- In the nearly three weeks DL Hall spent away from the Orioles after his debut on Aug. 13, he changed a lot. He had the nerves o...

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022 • MLB.COM

When might Gunnar Henderson, DL Hall and Grayson Rodriguez join the Orioles? Mike Elias is weighing his options. The Orioles got their first look at Trey Mancini in another uniform Friday night. After Friday’ s victory, the Orioles are 2 1/ 2 games back...

AUGUST 27, 2022 • TWINCITIES.COM

MLB Pipeline's Jim Callis 'Extremely Skeptical' Orioles Prospect DL Hall Is Starting Pitcher - PressBox Orioles left-handed pitching prospect DL Hall figures to be back in the rotation mix next spring, but MLB Pipeline's Jim Callis thinks the b...

AUGUST 25, 2022 • PRESSBOXONLINE.COM

Allows five runs in debut Hall (0-1) took the loss against the Rays on Saturday, allowing five runs on five hits while striking out six and walking three over 3.2 innings.

Impact Hall had a difficult debut against a tough opponent and was pulled after throwing 47 of 76 pitches for strikes across 3.2 frames. While he did not allow a home run, the rookie lefty allowed eight runners to reach base, which resulted in scores on a groundout, two doubles, a single and a sac fly. He flashed some of the strikeout potential he showed in the minors (14.66 K/9 in Triple-A) by striking out six in fewer than four complete innings. His 5.66 BB/9 in Triple-A also manifested in Saturday's game, as he walked three. The future is bright for Hall, but it is reasonable to expect some growing pains along the way.

AUGUST 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

No. 4 prospect Hall makes debut in heat of WC race ST. PETERSBURG -- A hop, skip and jump over the third-base foul line, as tradition, is what kick-started DL Hall’s afternoon. An emotional p...

AUGUST 14, 2022 • MLB.COM

Optioned, shifting to relief Hall was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk on Saturday after his start against the Rays, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Hall made his MLB debut Saturday, allowing five earned runs on five hits and three walks across 3.2 innings to take the loss. He also struck out six, showcasing his potential to be effective as a starter in the majors. However, for the time being, Baltimore plans to shift Hall to a relief role in the minors and have him return to the majors for the final month of the season. Hall should have the opportunity to be extremely effective as a reliever, as he's racked up a 36 percent strikeout rate across 70 innings as a starter with Norfolk this season.

AUGUST 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

DL Hall up and down in debut as Orioles fall to Rays, 8-2, lose ground in wild-card race In his major league debut, Orioles starting pitcher DL Hall allowed five runs in 3 2/3 innings in an 8-2 loss to the Rays that moved Baltimo...

AUGUST 13, 2022 • BALTIMORESUN.COM

Officially recalled Saturday Hall was recalled from Triple-A Norfolk on Saturday.

Impact Hall will make his major-league debut as the starting pitcher for Saturday's game against the Rays. The southpaw has displayed strong stuff throughout his minor-league career, but he also has some command issues. However, now that he's healthy, Hall could have the chance to earn a spot in the Orioles' rotation if he can cut down on his walks in the big leagues.

AUGUST 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Confirmed as Saturday's starter Hall will officially start Saturday's game against the Rays, Zachary Silver of MLB.com reports.

Impact Excellent stuff and questionable command has long been the scouting report for Hall, and he's been as advertised this season in 18 starts for Triple-A Norfolk. His 36.0 percent strikeout rate is excellent, but it's been paired with a 13.9 percent walk rate, leading to a 4.73 ERA. Still, he has a chance to be a big part of the future in Baltimore if he can just keep the walks at a manageable level, so it's possible he'll have the chance to remain in the rotation down the stretch if his initial audition goes well.

AUGUST 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to start Saturday Hall is expected to start Saturday's game against the Rays, Andy Kostka of The Baltimore Sun reports.

Impact Hall has made 18 starts at Triple-A Norfolk this season, posting a 4.76 ERA, 114:44 K:BB and 1.49 WHIP in 70 innings. Several of the Orioles' starters are dealing with injuries, so Hall will get an opportunity to make his major-league debut. The southpaw was a first-round pick by Baltimore in 2017 and has a fastball that can touch triple digits with strong secondary pitches, but he's dealt with injuries and command issues over the last several seasons. Assuming he is ultimately tabbed as Saturday's starting pitcher, it's not yet clear whether he'll remain for multiple turns through the big-league rotation.

AUGUST 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

O's calling up lefty prospect DL Hall (source) Lefty pitching prospect DL Hall is set to be called up to the Orioles and join the club for its series against the Rays in St. Petersburg, a...

AUGUST 12, 2022 • MLB.COM

Earns weekly honors Hall was named the International League Pitcher of the Week on Tuesday, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports.

Impact Hall allowed one unearned run, four hits and five walks while striking out 18 in 10.2 innings over two starts for Triple-A Norfolk last week. While the walk issues remain a concern -- he has a 5.5 BB/9 at the Triple-A level -- Hall has continued to show significant strikeout potential with a 15.1 K/9. Through 59 innings with Norfolk this year, he owns a 3.51 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and 99:36 K:BB, with a 2.78 FIP that suggests he could make some improvements over the second half of the campaign.

JULY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Walk issues in Triple-A Hall has a 3.86 ERA, 1.43 WHIP and 57:23 K:BB through 35 innings for Triple-A Norfolk.

Impact He issued five walks his last time out, and Hall's 5.9 BB/9 since ascending to Triple-A is one major reason that he hasn't yet had the opportunity to make his big-league debut. Stamina is a factor as well -- Hall has finished five innings just once in 11 starts across three levels this season. He's one of the hardest-throwing lefties in all of pro ball and his strikeout upside is obviously spectacular, but Hall's profile as a whole suggests noteworthy relief risk, albeit with ace reliever upside.

JUNE 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE