KEEGAN AKIN NEWS

Likely to work in tandem role Akin allowed one run on three hits and a walk and struck out two in three innings versus the Pirates on Thursday.

Impact Nathan Ruiz of The Baltimore Sun reports Akin and Tyler Wells could work as a pitching tandem early in the season as both look to get stretched out after a condensed spring training. Wells is already locked in for the rotation, but Akin would likely have more upside for vulturing wins in the early going. Of course, the Orioles aren't expected to be that competitive this season, so the upside is minimal. Akin posted a 6.63 ERA, 1.58 WHIP and 82:40 K:BB in 95 innings last season, making 17 of his 24 appearances as a starter. Whether as a starter or a reliever, the southpaw would need to make significant strides to draw much fantasy interest.

APRIL 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Taking mound Monday Akin (hip) will start Monday's spring training game against the Twins, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Akin underwent a hip procedure early in the offseason, but it doesn't appear it will affect his availability for the start of the season. The 26-year-old struggled in 24 appearances (17 starts) for the Orioles in 2021 with a 6.63 ERA, 1.58 WHIP and 82:40 K:BB over 95 innings.

MARCH 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Recovering from hip procedure The Orioles announced Monday that Akin underwent a hip adductor repair procedure earlier in the offseason, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact The procedure is viewed as a minor one, as the 26-year-old lefty is expected to resume a normal offseason training program within the next few weeks. Before he was shut down for the final two weeks of the regular season due to the left adductor strain, Akin started in 17 of his 24 appearances for Baltimore and submitted a 6.63 ERA, 1.58 WHIP and 82:40 K:BB across 95 innings. Assuming he's back to full health for spring training, Akin will likely have to compete for a spot in the Baltimore rotation.

NOVEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ryu expected to start as Blue Jays host the Orioles

The Orioles will start Bruce Zimmermann on Sunday and the Blue Jays are expected to counter with Hyun Jin Ryu

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Manoah expected to start for Toronto against Baltimore

The Orioles will start John Means on Saturday while the Blue Jays are expected to counter with Alek Manoah

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Baltimore Orioles to visit the Toronto Blue Jays

The Blue Jays will start Steven Matz on Friday while the Orioles have yet to announce who will get the start

OCTOBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Wells scheduled to start as Baltimore hosts Boston

The Red Sox will start Nick Pivetta on Thursday and the Orioles are expected to counter with Alexander Wells

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Eovaldi scheduled to start for Boston against Baltimore

The Orioles will roll out Zac Lowther to the mound Wednesday and the Red Sox plan to give Nathan Eovaldi the start

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Shifts to 60-day injured list Akin (abdomen) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Tuesday.

Impact Akin was already shut down for the season Friday, as he hit the injured list with a left adductor strain and also requires abdominal surgery. He'll hit the 60-day injured list to clear a spot for Bruce Zimmerman, who returned from an ankle injury in a corresponding move.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sale, Red Sox to take on Zimmermann, Orioles

The Red Sox will start Chris Sale on Tuesday and the Orioles are expected to counter with Bruce Zimmermann

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Means expected to start for Baltimore against Texas

The Rangers will start Dane Dunning on Sunday and the Orioles are expected to counter with John Means

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ellis expected to start for the Orioles against the Rangers

The Rangers will start Jordan Lyles on Saturday while the Orioles are expected to counter with Chris Ellis

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rangers rally past Orioles, 8-5

Adolis García hit a go-ahead two-run double in a five-run ninth inning and the Texas Rangers snapped a five-game losing streak with 8-5 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Friday...

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Done for season Akin was placed on the 10-day injured list Friday with a left adductor strain.

Impact Akin lined up for two more starts during the final week of the regular season, but he'll instead be shut down and is scheduled to undergo surgery during the offseason, per Joe Trezza of MLB.com. The left-hander doesn't have a specific timeline for his recovery but is expected to be ready for spring training in February. The 26-year-old finished 2021 with a 6.63 ERA, 1.58 WHIP and 82:40 K:BB over 95 innings.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pitches into sixth Akin surrendered one run on five hits and a walk while striking out six in Wednesday's loss to the Phillies. He did not factor into the decision.

Impact The 26-year-old pitched well in this one, with his only run coming after he was pulled from the game. Andrew McCutchen launched a home run off of Eric Hanhold and scored Bryce Harper who Akin allowed to reach before exiting. The outing snapped a seven-start streak of giving up a home run for the lefty and the one walk was his lowest amount allowed since Aug. 10. He's lined up to face the Red Sox in his next start Tuesday.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Harper's throw to plate saves Phillies' 4-3 win over O's

Bryce Harper threw out the tying run at the plate in the eighth inning and Andrew McCutchen hit a two-run homer to keep the Philadelphia Phillies pushing in the NL East race with a...

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Wheeler expected to start for Philadelphia against Baltimore

The Orioles will start Keegan Akin on Wednesday and the Phillies are expected to counter with Zack Wheeler

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Realmuto's 2-run triple in 10th leads Phillies past O's 3-2

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Takes 10th loss Akin (2-10) allowed four runs on six hits and three walks with no strikeouts in four-plus innings, taking the loss versus Boston on Friday.

Impact The southpaw took a step back after a quality start in his last appearance. It was the second time in his last three outings he completed only four innings. Akin has struggled in his first full major-league season with a 6.93 ERA, 1.61 WHIP and 76:39 K:BB across 89.2 innings. He's projected for a road start in Philadelphia next week.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pivetta expected to start for Boston against Baltimore

The Orioles will start Zac Lowther on Saturday and the Red Sox are expected to counter with Nick Pivetta

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sale returns, Red Sox send Orioles to loss No. 100, 7-1

Chris Sale returned from COVID-19 to pitch five innings of two-hit ball, and Bobby Dalbec homered to help the Boston Red Sox beat Baltimore 7-1 and send the Orioles to their 100th...

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sale expected to start for the Red Sox against the Orioles

The Orioles will start Keegan Akin on Friday while the Red Sox are expected to counter with Chris Sale

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Takes loss despite quality start Akin (2-9) allowed three earned runs on three hits and two walks while striking out three across six innings, taking the loss in Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Blue...

Impact Akin fired six shutout innings but failed to record an out in the seventh frame. He allowed a two-run homer to Bo Bichette to spark an 11-run inning by the Blue Jays. The 26-year-old has still been solid over his last four starts, with a 3.68 ERA and 0.91 WHIP. On the season, he carries a 6.83 ERA and 1.58 WHIP with 76 strikeouts in 85.2 innings.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jays overpower Orioles in doubleheader sweep

Bo Bichette and Alejandro Kirk hit a pair of two-run homers in an 11-run seventh and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Baltimore Orioles 11-2 on Saturday night to complete a doublehea...

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starting Game 2 on Saturday Akin will start Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Blue Jays, Steve Melewski of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact He will pitch opposite Ross Stripling in the nightcap while Dean Kremer starts Game 1. Akin has a 4.32 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 21 strikeouts in 25 innings over his last five starts.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE