KEEGAN AKIN NEWS

Dealt another loss Akin (0-7) allowed three runs on six hits and three walks with two strikeouts in four innings, taking the loss versus Boston on Sunday.

Impact The southpaw allowed nine baserunners, but he only had to pay for all that traffic when J.D. Martinez hit a three-run home run in the first inning. Akin continues to struggle whether starting or coming out of the bullpen -- he has an 8.13 ERA, 1.82 WHIP and 54:24 K:BB in 58.2 innings. He could continue to hold a rotation spot, as Bruce Zimmermann suffered a sprained ankle in his rehab from a biceps injury. Akin tentatively lines up for a difficult home start versus Atlanta next weekend.

AUGUST 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rodriguez beats O's again; Boston wins 6-2 to finish sweep

Eduardo Rodriguez continued his recent success against Baltimore with six strong innings, J

AUGUST 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gets another start Akin is scheduled to start Sunday's game against the Red Sox, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Akin initially worked out of the bullpen when he was reinstated from the COVID-19 injured list Aug. 1, but he was moved into the rotation last week when Alexander Wells was demoted to Triple-A Norfolk. While picking up his ninth start of the season Tuesday versus the Tigers, Akin lasted only three innings while giving up six runs, inflating his season ERA to 8.23. Barring a dramatic turnaround Sunday versus a tough Boston offense, Akin likely won't be long for the Baltimore rotation, especially with Bruce Zimmermann (biceps/ankle) expected to return from the injured list in the near future.

AUGUST 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Akin scheduled to start for Baltimore against Boston

The Orioles will start Keegan Akin on Sunday and the Red Sox are expected to counter with Eduardo Rodriguez

AUGUST 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

LEADING OFF: Dodgers' Scherzer faces familiar Mets lineup

Max Scherzer faces a familiar NL East foe when his Dodgers conclude a series against the Mets

AUGUST 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sale makes first appearance since 2019; Sox pound O's 16-2

Bolstered by Chris Sale’s first major league appearance in just over two years, the Boston Red Sox hit five homers while pounding Baltimore 16-2, handing the Orioles their 10th str...

AUGUST 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Myriad O's Thoughts: Keegan Akin's rough 2021; Adley Rutschman's Triple-A debut; relief help In nine starts this season, Akin is 0-6 with a 9.57 ERA, permitting 56 hits in 36 2/3 innings.

AUGUST 11, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Harvey scheduled to start for Baltimore against Detroit

The Tigers will start Tarik Skubal on Wednesday while the Orioles are expected to counter with Matt Harvey

AUGUST 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Poor outing in loss Akin (0-6) allowed six runs on seven hits and a walk while striking out five in three innings as he took the loss versus Detroit on Tuesday.

Impact The southpaw's first start since July 16 didn't go very well, as he allowed four extra-base hits that generated runs. Akin has done somewhat better in a relief role, but he has an 8.23 ERA and 1.79 WHIP through 54.2 innings overall. It's unclear if he'll stay in the rotation -- Baltimore has had trouble from the fifth starter spot -- but if he gets another turn, it would likely be in a challenging road venue in Boston this weekend.

AUGUST 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tigers beat Orioles 9-4 despite scary collision in outfield

Willi Castro doubled, tripled and drove in three runs, and Detroit beat the Baltimore Orioles 9-4 in a game that included a scary collision between two Tigers outfielders

AUGUST 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mize scheduled to start for Tigers at Orioles

The Tigers will start Casey Mize on Tuesday while the Orioles are expected to counter with Keegan Akin

AUGUST 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gets Tuesday starting nod Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said Akin is scheduled to start Tuesday's game against the Tigers, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact After Alexander Wells was demoted to Triple-A Norfolk following a brutal outing against the Yankees on Tuesday, the writing was on the wall for Akin to rejoin the rotation. Though he shined in long relief of Wells -- he tossed three scoreless innings and allowed only baserunner -- Akin had posted an 8.14 ERA and 1.83 WHIP in 48.2 innings with the big club. Even in AL-only leagues, Akin makes for a risky starting option for fantasy managers looking to preserve their ratios.

AUGUST 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rejoining rotation next week Akin will rejoin the Orioles starting rotation sometime next week, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports.

Impact He'll take the spot of Alexander Wells, who was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk after starting Tuesday. Baltimore has scheduled off days Thursday and Monday, so Akin's return to the rotation could be pushed until late next week. The left-hander may continue to be available out of the bullpen until the team determines exactly when his next start will be.

AUGUST 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Wells struggles, Akin deals in O's loss at NY NEW YORK -- As the Orioles continue to evaluate their young players over the season’s final two months, their attention at the big league le...

AUGUST 4, 2021 • MLB.COM

Works out of bullpen in return Akin came on in relief and retired one of the three batters he faced but wasn't charged with an earned run in Sunday's 6-2 loss to the Tigers.

Impact Before landing on the COVID-19 injured list July 21, Akin had filled a spot in the Baltimore rotation, but he looks like he'll work out of the bullpen for the time being while Alexander Wells and Spenser Watkins are evaluated for starting duties. Akin entered Sunday with a 8.19 ERA and 1.80 WHIP on the season, and he didn't do anything in his relief appearance to make the Orioles eager to add him back into the rotation. He allowed both of his inherited runners to score on a pair of base hits, but Akin was spared of any damage to his ERA when Shaun Anderson came on to record the final out of the seventh inning while leaving the bases loaded.

AUGUST 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Haase, Tigers shake off rough start in 6-2 win over Orioles

Eric Haase hit a two-run double in a three-run first inning and the Detroit Tigers went on to a 6-2 victory over the Baltimore Orioles

AUGUST 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dan Connolly: In placing LHP Keegan Akin back on the 40-man... - The Athletic In placing LHP Keegan Akin back on the 40-man from the Covid list Sunday, the club designated RHP Thomas Eshelman for assignment. Eshelman,...

AUGUST 1, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Comes off IL The Orioles activated Akin from the COVID-19 injured list Sunday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Manager Brandon Hyde hasn't clarified what Akin's role will look like after he was on the shelf for 10 days while waiting to clear COVID-19 health and safety protocols, but the 26-year-old lefty will most likely work out of the bullpen for now. According to Joe Trezza of MLB.com, Akin isn't listed among the Orioles' probable starters for the team's upcoming three-game series with the Yankees, suggesting that Alexander Wells and Spenser Watkins will hold down the back-end spots in the rotation.

AUGUST 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Alexander expected to start as Tigers host the Orioles

The Orioles will start Spenser Watkins on Sunday while the Tigers are expected to counter with Tyler Alexander

AUGUST 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Means, Franco lead Orioles to 5-2 win over Tigers

John Means struck out six in six strong innings, Maikel Franco homered and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Detroit Tigers 5-2

AUGUST 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sunday activation expected The Orioles plan to activate Akin (COVID-19 protocols) on Sunday, Joe Trezza of MLB.com reports.

Impact Akin was eligible to return Wednesday, but he has required a bit of work to get back in pitching shape. Manager Brandon Hyde said the lefty will pitch out of Baltimore's bullpen going forward.

JULY 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Means scheduled to start for Baltimore against Detroit

The Tigers will send Matt Manning to the mound Saturday and the Orioles plan to give John Means the start

JULY 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Skubal expected to start as Detroit hosts Baltimore

The Tigers are expected to send Tarik Skubal to the mound Friday and the Orioles plan to give Matt Harvey the start

JULY 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Keegan Akin, nearing return to Orioles after stint on COVID injured list, declines to say whether he's vaccinated Speaking to reporters for the first time since he was placed on the COVID-19 injured list last week, Orioles left-handed pitcher Keegan Akin...

JULY 29, 2021 • BALTIMORESUN.COM

Mize expected to start for the Tigers against the Orioles

The Orioles will start Alexander Wells on Thursday while the Tigers are expected to counter with Casey Mize

JULY 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS