PEDRO SEVERINO NEWS

Struggles during spring training Severino finished the Orioles' Grapefruit League slate with a .200/.250/.350 slash line to go with a home run and seven RBI over 40 at-bats.

Impact Severino's performance this spring wasn't anything special, but he'll still head into Opening Day as Baltimore's clear No. 1 catcher following consecutive seasons with an OPS north of .700. Even if he takes a step back offensively in 2021, his superior defense compared to No. 2 option Chance Sisco should keep Severino atop the depth chart, at least until the Orioles are willing to give top prospect Adley Rutschman a look in the majors.

MARCH 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scherzer faces deGrom in spring game, rematch on opening day

Max Scherzer will have the ball in his hands when he begins the final season of his seven-year, $210 million contract with the Washington Nationals

MARCH 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

‘Nothing was easy’: How a fear of the ball and a father’s push led Orioles catcher Pedro Severino to the big leagues Now having solidified himself as the Orioles’ primary catcher in his third season with the club, Severino’s latest challenge might pale in c...

MARCH 4, 2021 • BALTIMORESUN.COM

Orioles cut Alberto, sign 4 players to 1-year deals

Starting second baseman Hanser Alberto was let go Wednesday by the Baltimore Orioles, who agreed to one-year contracts with catcher Pedro Severino and infielder Yolmer Sánchez

DECEMBER 3, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

O's, Pedro Severino agree to deal (source) The Orioles and catcher Pedro Severino have agreed to a one-year, $1.825 million deal for 2021, a source told MLB.com's Mark Feinsand on Tue...

DECEMBER 1, 2020 • MLB.COM

Avoids arbitration with Orioles Severino agreed to a one-year, $1.825 million deal with the Orioles on Tuesday, avoiding arbitration, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.

Impact This was his first year as an arbitration-eligible player, and he cashes in after hitting .250 with five home runs in 48 games last season. Severino should open the year as the starter, but as soon as the Orioles are ready to start the clock on top prospect Adley Rutschman, he will have to move to a backup role.

DECEMBER 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Sunday Severino is out of the lineup Sunday against the Blue Jays, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Severino is 1-for-28 over his past eight games and will head to the bench for the season finale. Chance Sisco starts behind the plate Sunday for Baltimore.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Biggio and Grichuk homer as Blue Jays beat Orioles 5-2

Cavan Biggio broke up a no-hit bid with a solo home run in the sixth inning, Randal Grichuk added a three-run shot and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Baltimore Orioles 5-2

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

On bench Friday Severino is not starting Friday against Toronto, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Severino started the season hot but has faded down the stretch, grabbing just three hits in his last 13 games. Chance Sisco starts behind the plate Friday.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Out of lineup Severino is not starting Wednesday against the Red Sox.

Impact Severino was hitting .325/.403/.518 through his first 34 games this season but owns a .054/.103/.054 line over his last 12 contests. Chance Sisco takes over behind the plate in his absence.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Pivetta sharp in Red Sox debut; Boston beats Orioles 8-3

Nick Pivetta struck out eight in five innings of one-run ball in his Boston debut, Christian Vázquez hit a three-run homer and the Red Sox beat the Orioles 8-3

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Receives breather Friday Severino is not in the lineup Friday against the Rays, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Severino started the past four games and went 2-for-14 during the stretch, and he'll step out of the lineup Friday. Bryan Holaday will start behind the plate for Baltimore.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Monday Severino is not in the lineup for Monday's game against Atlanta, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Severino has hit a surprisingly strong .296/.376/.472 this season, though he's gone 0-for-11 at the plate over his last four contests. Chance Sisco starts behind the plate Monday.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Orioles take 4-game losing streak into matchup with Yankees

Baltimore heads into the matchup against New York in a rut, losers of four straight

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not starting Game 2 Severino isn't in the lineup for Game 2 of Friday's doubleheader against the Yankees.

Impact Severino will take a seat for Friday's nightcap after going 0-for-3 with two strikeouts during the first game of the twin bill. Chance Sisco will take over behind the plate for Game 2.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Wednesday's lineup Severino is not starting Wednesday against the Mets, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Severino has had quite a strong season at the plate, hitting .325/.403/.518 through 34 games. He'll sit in favor of Chance Sisco in this one.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Orioles, streaking Iglesias set for matchup against Mets

Iglesias takes a 13-game hit streak into matchup with Mets

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Baltimore's Iglesias puts 11-game hit streak on the line against Yankees

Orioles, streaking Iglesias set for matchup against Yankees

SEPTEMBER 5, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

On bench for first game Severino will sit for the first half of Friday's doubleheader against the Yankees, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Severino owns a surprisingly strong .310/.384/.520 slash line on the season, but it's still no surprise that he won't be asked to start twice on one day. Chance Sisco gets the nod for the afternoon game, but Severino should return for the nightcap.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to bench Severino will sit Tuesday against the Mets, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Severino has been surprisingly effective at the plate this season, hitting .309/.380/.505 through 109 plate appearances. Chance Sisco will get the start in his absence.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Hernández's single gives Blue Jays 6-5 win over Orioles

Teoscar Hernández delivered a two-run single with two out in the ninth inning to give the Toronto Blue Jays a 6-5 win over the Baltimore Orioles

AUGUST 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Grichuk homers in 10th as Blue Jays beat Orioles 5-4

Randal Grichuk hit a two-run homer with two outs in the 10th inning, lifting the Toronto Blue Jays to a 5-4 victory over the Baltimore Orioles

AUGUST 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Back for series in Buffalo Severino (hip) is starting at catcher and batting fifth Friday against the Blue Jays, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact He had been sidelined all week with right hip flexor tightness, but fortunately Severino will not require a stay on the injured list. This is perfect timing, as Severino will get to play the full series in the hitter-friendly park in Buffalo.

AUGUST 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Baltimore Orioles: Pedro Severino Is The Best Offensive Catcher in Baseball Baltimore Orioles' catcher Pedro Severino is hitting like he never has before. He almost certainly won't keep this up but his whole offensiv...

AUGUST 28, 2020 • CALLTOTHEPEN.COM

Remains sidelined Thursday Severino (hip) isn't in Thursday's lineup against the Rays.

Impact Severino hasn't played since he exited Sunday's game with right hip flexor tightness. Bryan Holaday will start at catcher Thursday.

AUGUST 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE