NICK VESPI NEWS

Tosses first post-surgery bullpen Vespi (sports hernia) completed a fastball-only bullpen session Tuesday consisting of 20-to-25 pitches, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact The bullpen session marked Vespi's first mound work since he underwent surgery Jan. 5 to address a sports hernia. Though the reliever isn't expected to be available for the early part of the Orioles' Grapefruit League schedule while he advances through a throwing progression, both Vespi and manager Brandon Hyde have reiterated that they expect the 27-year-old southpaw will be ready to go for Opening Day.

FEBRUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Looking good for Opening Day Vespi (abdomen) expects to be ready for Opening Day, Andy Kostka of The Baltimore Sun reports.

Impact Vespi underwent sports hernia surgery in early January, and he appears to be progressing well. Recovery from the procedure will prevent him from pitching for Italy in the World Baseball Classic, but he doesn't expect to be limited beyond that.

FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Undergoes successful surgery Vespi underwent successful hernia surgery Thursday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Vespi will begin a rehab process in Sarasota next week, and he's expected to be ready to return to game action early in the 2023 season. The southpaw made his major-league debut in 2022 and posted a 4.10 ERA and 1.41 WHIP in 26.1 innings over 25 appearances with the Orioles.

JANUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Orioles reliever Nick Vespi to play for Team Italy in World Baseball Classic Orioles reliever Nick Vespi had a 4.10 ERA in 25 appearances out of Baltimore’s bullpen during his rookie season, and he didn’t allow an ear...

DECEMBER 16, 2022 • BALTIMORESUN.COM

Joins O's for twin bill The Orioles recalled Vespi from Triple-A Norfolk and designated him as their 29th man for Wednesday's doubleheader with the Blue Jays, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports...

Impact Vespi will give the Orioles some extra coverage out of the bullpen as the team wraps up its season with a twin bill. In 24 relief appearances with Baltimore on the season, the 26-year-old rookie owns a 4.21 ERA and 1.36 WHIP across 25.2 innings.

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Awarded win Friday Vespi (5-0) allowed a run on three hits in one inning but collected the win Friday over the Red Sox. He did not walk or strike out a batter.

Impact Vespi was promoted to the majors earlier Friday and immediately got into a game. He was awarded the win after Keegan Akin allowed five unearned runs during a sloppy fifth inning. Vespi has been an effective middle reliever this year with a 4.22 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and 24:8 K:BB across 21.1 innings while adding one save, one hold and a blown save. With the strength of the Orioles' bullpen, there's little chance Vespi moves into a high-leverage role during this stint on the big-league roster.

AUGUST 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Called up Friday Vespi was called up from Triple-A Norfolk on Friday.

Impact Vespi will return to the big leagues after being sent down Saturday. The left-hander has produced a 3.98 ERA and 1.28 WHIP with 24 punchouts over 20.1 innings in 18 appearances with the Orioles this season. Since the beginning of July, Vespi has compiled a 2.08 ERA with 14 strikeouts over 8.2 frames in eight games with Baltimore.

AUGUST 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sent down Saturday Vespi was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk on Saturday.

Impact Vespi was recalled by the Orioles in late July, and he posted a 1.29 ERA and 1.29 WHIP in seven innings over six appearances during his time on the major-league roster. He struck out 11, logged a 2-0 record and picked up a hold during his stint in the Orioles' bullpen but will head back to the minors after DL Hall was called up prior to Saturday's start.

AUGUST 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Collects fourth win Vespi (4-0) earned the win Tuesday over the Blue Jays. He struck out both batters he faced.

Impact Louis Head allowed a pair of singles to begin the eighth inning, but Vespi was able to strike out Raimel Tapia and Teoscar Hernandez to end the threat. Vespi then fell in line for the win when Rougned Odor put the Orioles ahead in the bottom of the eighth. Vespi's season-long numbers are skewed by a six-run mishap in late June -- in his last five appearances, he's surrendered one run across 6.2 innings while collecting two wins and a hold. The southpaw's presence in a one-run contest Tuesday suggests he's working his way up the leverage ladder, though he's unlikely to be in serious contention for regular save chances as Felix Bautista continues to impress in the closer role.

AUGUST 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Back in majors The Orioles recalled Vespi from Triple-A Norfolk on Tuesday.

Impact He'll fill the opening on the 26-man active roster that was created when closer Jorge Lopez was dealt to Minnesota earlier Tuesday for four minor-league pitchers. The departure of Lopez should pave the way for Felix Bautista to take over as the Orioles' closer, while Vespi is expected to settle into a middle-relief role while he's up with the big club. Over his previous 14 appearances with Baltimore spanning 16.1 innings, Vespi has generated a 4.41 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 19:6 K:BB.

AUGUST 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A Vespi was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk on Thursday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Vespi will return to Norfolk after he appeared in two games following a call-up Monday. The left-hander tossed three scoreless innings, allowing two hits and a walk while striking out six. Beau Sulser and Logan Gillaspie were called up Thursday to replace him and Tyler Wells (side) on the active roster. Vespi will remain a top candidate to return to the big leagues moving forward.

JULY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Earns third win Vespi (3-0) allowed a hit and struck out four over 1.2 innings to earn the win Monday against the Rays.

Impact Vespi was called up as a fresh reliever after Rico Garcia was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk on Monday. With starter Austin Voth lasting only three innings, Vespi was able to provide solid pitching as one of five Orioles relievers to keep runs off the board. The southpaw has had only one awful outing -- a six-run disaster in Seattle in late June. That makes his 4.80 ERA and 1.20 WHIP a little deceiving, as he's given up just two runs over 14.2 innings in his other 12 appearances. Vespi is still likely to be a middle reliever during his stay in the big leagues.

JULY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Called up Monday Vespi was called up from Triple-A Norfolk on Monday, Nathan Ruiz of The Baltimore Sun reports.

Impact Vespi will return to the big leagues after being sent down July 6. The left-hander owns a 5.40 ERA and 1.27 WHIP with 13 strikeouts over 13.1 innings in 12 appearances with the Orioles this season. Rico Garcia was optioned to Triple-A in a corresponding move.

JULY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A Vespi was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk on Wednesday.

Impact Vespi picked up a save in late June since a game was called after six complete innings, but he served mainly as a middle reliever during his time in the Orioles' bullpen. The southpaw made 11 relief appearances during his month with the major-league club and posted a 6.35 ERA and 1.32 WHIP in 11.1 innings. Right-hander Beau Sulser was called up to take his place in the bullpen.

JULY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lucks into save Vespi walked one in a scoreless inning to earn the save in Wednesday's rain-shortened 7-0 win over the Nationals.

Impact The teams played six complete innings, with Vespi protecting a three-run lead in the top of the sixth before the Orioles put together a four-run rally in their half of the frame. The game was later called due to rain, making this a bizarre first career save for Vespi. While it's yet to come to fruition, the 26-year-old southpaw has certainly earned a look in more significant spots with a 0.87 ERA, 0.77 WHIP and 8:3 K:BB across 10.1 innings in eight appearances. He'll likely see most mid-leverage work at most, as the Orioles' bullpen has been a strength for the team this season.

JUNE 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Earns second win Vespi (2-0) struck out two in 1.1 perfect innings to earn the win Sunday over the Rays.

Impact Jordan Lyles (illness) was scratched from Sunday's start, and manager Brandon Hyde opted to go with a bullpen game. Vespi was the reliever to finish the fifth inning and one of three pitchers to exceed three outs in the contest. With just one run allowed in seven appearances this year, Vespi has been an effective low-leverage option for the Orioles. He has a 0.96 ERA, 0.75 WHIP and 8:2 K:BB across 9.1 innings.

JUNE 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gives up first run Thursday Vespi allowed a run on one hit and struck out two in 1.1 innings during Thursday's 10-2 win over the Blue Jays.

Impact Vespi allowed a double to Bradley Zimmer in the eighth inning, and Austin Voth allowed the inherited runner to score. This was the first run Vespi's given up in five major-league appearances this season. He's now at a 1.29 ERA, 0.86 WHIP and 6:2 K:BB while adding a 1-0 record across seven innings. He's not expected to contend for much high-leverage work, but the southpaw has been effective when called upon.

JUNE 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Vespi 'pretty impressive' in O's bullpen KANSAS CITY -- When the Orioles optioned left-hander Nick Vespi weeks ago, it wasn’t a roster shuffle they wanted to make, but one they felt...

JUNE 10, 2022 • MLB.COM

Recalled from Triple-A Vespi was recalled from Triple-A Norfolk on Friday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact After being sent down to Triple-A on May 21, Vespi will make his return to the big leagues Friday. The 26-year-old tossed two scoreless innings, allowing one hit and a walk while striking out three in his major-league debut May 20 versus the Rays. Vespi will operate as a bullpen option and has a chance to stick around with Joey Krehbiel (shoulder) banged up right now.

JUNE 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A Vespi was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk on Saturday.

Impact Vespi made his major-league debut Friday against the Rays and earned the win after striking out three in two scoreless relief innings. However, he'll head back to the minors for now. As long as he continues to perform well in Norfolk, Vespi should rejoin the Orioles at some point.

MAY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up win in major-league debut Vespi (1-0) allowed a hit and a walk while striking out three in two scoreless innings to earn the win over the Rays on Friday.

Impact Vespi entered Friday's game in the 12th inning to make his major-league debut, and he held the Rays scoreless in spite of the ghost runner in each inning. The southpaw got some help since Wander Franco (quadriceps) was unable to slide into home on a close play at the plate in the top of the 13th inning, but Vespi was still rewarded with a win following his strong outing. The 26-year-old made 12 relief appearances at Triple-A Norfolk this year and struck out 21 batters with a 0.64 WHIP in 14.1 scoreless innings.

MAY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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MAY 19, 2022 • MERCURYNEWS.COM

Earns big-league call-up The Orioles selected Vespi's contract from Triple-A Norfolk on Tuesday.

Impact The 26-year-old lefty earned his first call-up to the big leagues after excelling as Norfolk's closer this season to the tune of a spotless ERA, 0.63 WHIP and .128 batting average against while converting all four of his save chances. Logan Allen was designated for assignment to clear space on the 40-man roster and 26-man active roster for Vespi, who is expected to work in lower-leverage spots in his initial opportunities with the Orioles.

MAY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE