RICHIE MARTIN NEWS

Sent down to Triple-A The Orioles optioned Martin to Triple-A Norfolk on Monday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact After dropping its 18th straight game Sunday, Baltimore has elected to shake up its infield in effort to end the losing streak. The Orioles designated third baseman Maikel Franco for assignment and optioned Martin, who had started the last five games at shortstop while Ramon Urias had been seeing more frequent action at the hot corner in place of the struggling Franco. Though Martin came through with a pair of base hits in Sunday's 3-1 loss to Atlanta, the 26-year-old has struggled mightily since returning from the 60-day injured list Aug. 3, slashing .227/.271/.318 in 15 games.

AUGUST 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gets fifth straight start Martin will start at shortstop and bat ninth Sunday against Atlanta.

Impact Martin will pick up his fifth consecutive start at shortstop, despite producing only one hit in 11 at-bats over his previous four contests. The 26-year-old isn't locked in as everyday player just yet, but with the Orioles giving the struggling Maikel Franco more frequent days off, Martin has emerged as a part-time player in the Baltimore infield alongside mainstays Ryan Mountcastle, Ramon Urias and Jorge Mateo.

AUGUST 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lowe hits 29th homer, Rays extend Orioles' skid to 15 games

Brandon Lowe hit his career-high 29th homer, Shane McClanahan won his fourth straight start, and the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays beat the Baltimore Orioles 7-2

AUGUST 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Handling semi-regular role Martin will start at shortstop and bat ninth Wednesday at Tampa Bay.

Impact Though Martin is getting his 10th start in 13 games, he still appears to be behind Ramon Urias and Jorge Mateo for primary duties at either second base or shortstop. The ability of Mateo and Urias to play additional spots in the infield and/or outfield should at least continue to free up semi-regular work for Martin, so long as he hits well enough to warrant the playing time. Through his first 10 games with the big club this season, Martin is slashing .233/.294/.367 with one home run, four RBI and four runs.

AUGUST 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Launches first homer Martin went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 8-1 loss to Boston.

Impact The 26-year-old didn't get much on his first homer of the year, which traveled an estimated 320 feet around Fenway Park's Pesky Pole. Hardly known for his power -- he has seven homers in 128 career big-league games -- Martin accounted for Baltimore's only run. He's gone just 5-for-23 (.217) in eight contests since coming off the IL, although he could get a longer look at shortstop if Ramon Urias (upper leg) continues to miss time.

AUGUST 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Schwarber debuts, skidding Red Sox rout Orioles 8-1

Kyle Schwarber scored twice in his debut for Boston and his new teammates delivered three home runs to lift the Red Sox over the slumping Baltimore Orioles 8-1

AUGUST 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Filling in for sore Urias Martin will start at shortstop and bat eighth Sunday against the Rays.

Impact Martin will draw his fourth straight start Sunday while Ramon Urias remains day-to-day with right upper leg soreness. Assuming Urias' leg issue doesn't force him to the injured list, he should soon take back everyday duties at shortstop, forcing Martin to jockey for playing time at second base with Jorge Mateo. Since being reinstated from the 60-day IL on Monday, Martin has gone 1-for-9 with a double, a walk and two RBI across four games with Baltimore.

AUGUST 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nelson Cruz homers, drives 5 to help Rays beat Orioles 10-6

Nelson Cruz homered and drove in five runs to to help the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Baltimore Orioles 10-6 on Friday night

AUGUST 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Elusive kitten, Orioles hittin' in 7-1 romp over Yankees

In a game delayed for several minutes while a bevy of groundskeepers tried to corral a scaredy cat in the outfield, the Baltimore Orioles hit four solo homers off Yankees newcomer...

AUGUST 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Elusive kitten, Orioles hittin' in 7-1 romp over Yankees

In a game delayed for several minutes while a bevy of groundskeepers tried to corral a scaredy cat in the outfield, the Baltimore Orioles hit four solo homers off Yankees newcomer...

AUGUST 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Reinstated from 60-day IL Martin (wrist) was reinstated from the 60-day injured list Monday.

Impact Martin missed the entire 2020 campaign after he underwent wrist surgery in July, and he suffered another wrist injury in mid-May that kept him sidelined for just over two months. However, the 26-year-old recently appeared in five rehab games and went 4-for-16 with a home run, a double, six runs, four stolen bases and two RBI. He'll rejoin the major-league roster as an option in the middle infield after Domingo Leyba was sent down as part of a move Monday.

AUGUST 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lopez, Orioles to face Heaney, Yankees

The Orioles will start Jorge Lopez on Monday while the Yankees are expected to counter with Andrew Heaney

AUGUST 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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 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

Progressing in rehab assignment Martin (wrist) has joined Double-A Bowie to continue his rehab assignment, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Martin appeared in just one game with the Orioles' rookie-level Florida Complex League affiliate and went 0-for-1 with two runs, two stolen bases, a walk and a strikeout. The 26-year-old will likely require several more rehab games since he's been sidelined for over two months due to a fractured left wrist, but it's encouraging to see him progress to Double-A.

JULY 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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

Lopez scheduled to start as Baltimore hosts Miami

The Orioles are expected to send Jorge Lopez to the mound Wednesday and the Marlins will give Jordan Holloway the start

JULY 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starts up rehab assignment The Orioles assigned Martin (wrist) to their rookie-level Florida Complex League affiliate Tuesday to begin a rehab program.

Impact Martin will likely make his FCL debut later this week, marking his first game action since May 18. The 26-year-old infielder has missed more than two months of action with a fractured left wrist, so he'll likely be in store for an extended rehab assignment before the Orioles reinstate him from the 60-day injured list.

JULY 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Watkins expected to start for the Orioles against the Marlins

The Orioles are expected to send Spenser Watkins to the mound Tuesday and the Marlins will give Sandy Alcantara the start

JULY 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Espino scheduled to start for Nationals at Orioles

The Orioles will roll out John Means to the mound Sunday and the Nationals will give Paolo Espino the start

JULY 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Harvey expected to start for Baltimore against Washington

The Orioles are expected to send Matt Harvey to the mound Saturday and the Nationals plan to give Max Scherzer the start

JULY 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lopez expected to start as Baltimore hosts Washington

The Orioles will roll out Jorge Lopez to the mound Friday and the Nationals will give Patrick Corbin the start

JULY 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Wacha expected to start as Tampa Bay hosts Baltimore

The Rays will send Michael Wacha to the mound Wednesday and the Orioles plan to give Keegan Akin the start

JULY 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Means scheduled to start for Baltimore against Tampa Bay

The Rays will roll out Shane McClanahan to the mound Tuesday and the Orioles will give John Means the start

JULY 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS