Baltimore takes 4-game skid into matchup with Tampa Bay
Baltimore will try to break its four-game losing streak when the Orioles take on Tampa BaySEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
JOSE IGLESIAS #11 - SECOND BASEMAN - NEW YORK METS
4 HR •
26 RBI •
.337 AVG
4 HR
26 RBI
.337 AVG
X-rays negative after HBP Iglesias was confirmed to have a bruised left wrist after X-rays came back negative Saturday, Dan Connolly of The Athletic reports.
Impact It's good news the 30-year-old avoided a fracture, but he may not be in the lineup Sunday as manager Brandon Hyde indicated he expects the wrist to be pretty sore. Iglesias will be reevaluated Sunday and should be considered day-to-day.
SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Exits after HBP Iglesias was removed from Saturday's game against the Rays after being hit by a pitch on the left wrist, Jon Meoli of The Baltimore Sun reports.
Impact Iglesias hit a double and came around to score in his first plate appearancee Saturday, but he was hit by the pitch his next time up. The 30-year-old was diagnosed with a left wrist contusion and should be considered day-to-day.
SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Orioles take 3-game skid into matchup with Rays
Baltimore is looking to snap its three-game losing streak with a win over Tampa BaySEPTEMBER 19, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Not starting Friday Iglesias is out of the lineup Friday against the Rays, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
Impact Iglesias started one of the two games during Thursday's doubleheader and will receive the day off Friday. Andrew Velazquez will start at shortstop and bat ninth for the O's.
SEPTEMBER 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Cobb scheduled to start as Baltimore hosts Tampa Bay
The Rays will start Tyler Glasnow on Friday and the Orioles are expected to counter with Alex CobbSEPTEMBER 18, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Takes seat for nightcap Iglesias isn't starting Game 2 of Thursday's doubleheader against the Rays, Jon Meoli of The Baltimore Sun reports.
Impact Iglesias went 0-for-2 with a walk out of the DH spot in Game 1, and he'll receive the rest of the evening off. Pat Valaika gets the start in Iglesias' usual spot at shortstop.
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Good to go Game 1 Iglesias (lower leg) is batting second as the designated hitter in Game 1 of Thursday's doubleheader against the Rays.
Impact The 30-year-old exited Wednesday's contest after being hit by a pitch on the shin, but he'll remain in the lineup for Thursday's matinee after undergoing precautionary X-rays. Iglesias is riding a modest five-game hit streak in which he is 10-for-19 with one homer, one double, four runs and six RBI.
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Kremer scheduled to start as Baltimore hosts Tampa Bay
The Rays will start Blake Snell on Thursday while the Orioles are expected to counter with Dean KremerSEPTEMBER 17, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Heading for X-rays Iglesias will receive precautionary X-rays on his shin, Jon Meoli of The Baltimore Sun reports.
Impact The 30-year-old was hit by a pitch during the eighth inning and was lifted for a pinch runner, but the X-rays are apparently just the team playing it safe. Iglesias should be considered day-to-day, and even if it's a minor issue he could be limited during Thursday's doubleheader.
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Two hits in loss Iglesias went 2-for-4 with an RBI Tuesday, as the Orioles fell to the Braves 5-1.
Impact Coming off a 4-for-4 night with seven total bases on Monday, Iglesia was the only Oriole to record multiple hits on a night where Baltimore had four in total. Long-regarded for only his glove, Iglesias' 2020 breakout has been for real, as Baseball Savant puts him in the top percentile for expected batting average. That is elite territory for a man already hitting .374 through 123 at-bats.
SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Baltimore hosts Atlanta, looks to build on Lopez's strong showing
Baltimore looks to follow up a dominant outing by Monday starter Jorge LopezSEPTEMBER 15, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Knocks first homer Iglesias went 4-for-4 with a homer, four RBI and three runs scored in Monday's 14-1 win over Atlanta.
Impact During a 10-run third inning for Baltimore, Iglesias went 2-for-2 with a three-run homer and two runs scored. He raised his slash line to a terrific .370/.387/.504 with 14 extra-base hits and 19 RBI.
SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Baltimore takes 3-game losing streak into matchup with New York
Baltimore heads into the matchup against New York in a rut, losers of three straightSEPTEMBER 12, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
New York hosts Baltimore following Garcia's solid outing
New York looks to follow up a strong outing by Wednesday starter GarciaSEPTEMBER 11, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Yankees host the Orioles after Garcia's strong performance
New York looks to follow up a strong outing by Wednesday starter GarciaSEPTEMBER 10, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Alonso, Conforto lead Mets to 7-6 win over Orioles
Pete Alonso hit his second dramatic homer in a week Wednesday night, when his shot to center field leading off the eighth inning lifted the New York Mets to a 7-6 win over the Balt...SEPTEMBER 10, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Orioles hit four homers, beat Mets 11-2
Rookie Ryan Mountcastle hit a two-run homer and Rio Ruiz added a three-run shot and the Baltimore Orioles hit four homers and cruised to an 11-2 victory over the New York MetsSEPTEMBER 9, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Out of lineup Sunday Iglesias is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Yankees.
Impact Andrew Velazquez will start at shortstop and bat ninth against right-hander Masahiro Tanaka. Iglesias spent time on the IL in August with a quadriceps injury, and manager Brandon Hyde said Iglesias' quad will need to be managed through the rest of the season, per Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com. Hyde said it's something that would have cost Iglesias "significant time" in a normal 162-game season.
SEPTEMBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Baltimore's Iglesias puts 12-game hit streak on the line against Yankees
Baltimore's Iglesias puts 12-game hit streak on the line against YankeesSEPTEMBER 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
On bench for Game 2 Iglesias isn't starting Game 2 of Friday's doubleheader against the Yankees.
Impact Iglesias will take a seat after going 1-for-4 in the matinee. Andrew Velazquez will take over at shortstop.
SEPTEMBER 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
O's activate Iglesias; Akin, Urías optioned The Orioles activated shortstop José Iglesias from the injured list Thursday, returning one of their most important bats to the lineup. Igle...
SEPTEMBER 4, 2020 • MLB.COM
Baltimore's Iglesias puts 10-game hit streak on the line against Yankees
Baltimore's Iglesias puts 10-game hit streak on the line against YankeesSEPTEMBER 4, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Hits go-ahead double in extras Iglesias went 2-for-5 with a single, double, two RBI and a run scored in Monday's 4-3 win over the Blue Jays.
Impact Iglesias's single drove in Anthony Santander to give Baltimore a 1-0 lead in the first inning. The shortstop later came through with a huge double to break the 2-2 tie in the 11th. Iglesias has his batting average up to a remarkable .405 on the season and should continue to hit in the middle of the Orioles' lineup.
SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
On fire since return Iglesias went 2-for-5 with an RBI in Sunday's 6-5 loss to the Blue Jays.
Impact Iglesias hasn't missed a beat since returning from the 10-day injured list Friday after a two-week absence due to a quadriceps issue. Over the first three games of the series at hitter-friendly Sahlen Field, Iglesias has gone 6-for-14 with a double, a run scored and an RBI. He'll draw a fourth straight start in Monday's series finale, manning shortstop and batting third.
AUGUST 31, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
