Impact He's filling in at first base for Ryan Mountcastle (illness) and is getting his second straight start in the cleanup spot. O'Hearn homered and reached base five times from the cleanup spot Sunday versus the Royals.
JUNE 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
RYAN O'HEARN #32 - FIRST BASEMAN - BALTIMORE ORIOLES
15 HR •
59 RBI •
.264 AVG
15 HR
59 RBI
.264 AVG
Batting cleanup again Tuesday O'Hearn is starting at first base and batting cleanup in Tuesday's game versus the Blue Jays, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
Huge game versus Royals O'Hearn went 3-for-3 with a solo home run, two walks and four runs scored in Sunday's 11-3 win over the Royals.
Impact O'Hearn had a career game Sunday, which also featured his fifth multi-hit effort in his last 12 contests. The 29-year-old has found playing time at first base, designated hitter and corner outfield at times this season, and he's hitting well enough to force his way into the lineup versus most right-handed pitchers. He's up to a .328/.380/.609 slash line with four homers, 17 RBI and 10 runs scored over 71 plate appearances.
JUNE 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Out against lefty O'Hearn isn't in the Orioles' lineup Friday versus Kansas City, Cordell Woodland of 105.7 The Fan Baltimore reports.
Impact The left-handed O'Hearn will sit Friday as the Royals prepare to send southpaw Daniel Lynch to the mound. James McCann will instead serve as Baltimore's DH and bat sixth.
JUNE 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Swats homer Tuesday O'Hearn went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's loss to the Brewers.
Impact O'Hearn took Joel Payamps deep to left center in the seventh to put the Orioles ahead 3-2. It was his first home run since May 20 but he has picked up an RBI in three of his last four games. The 29-year-old has seven hits over his last five games while primarily seeing action only versus righties. He's raised his slash line to .302/.345/.566 with three homers, 15 RBI, six runs and a 4:13 BB:K over 58 plate appearances.
JUNE 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
On bench, but role increasing O'Hearn is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Giants.
Impact O'Hearn will hit the bench after he started in each of Baltimore's last three games, going 4-for-10 with three doubles, a walk, a run and three RBI. While he's swinging a hot bat, O'Hearn could hold down a semi-regular role for the final spot in the Baltimore lineup, which had previously been reserved for Ramon Urias. O'Hearn will be joined on the bench Sunday by Urias, who has now sat out three times in four contests.
JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Heads to bench Sunday O'Hearn will sit Sunday versus the Blue Jays, Andy Kostka of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.
Impact O'Hearn went 3-for-5 with a homer, four RBI and a run scored in Saturday's victory, but he will now head to the bench Sunday. Adley Rutschman will draw the start at designated hitter while James McCann enters the lineup at catcher and bats eighth in the series finale with Toronto.
MAY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Smacks first homer O'Hearn went 1-for-1 with a solo home run in Tuesday's win over the Angels.
Impact O'Hearn got Baltimore on the board with his first home run of the year, a solo shot off Chase Silseth in the second inning to tie the game 1-1. The 29-year-old O'Hearn is now 6-for-25 with seven RBI and a .710 OPS in 12 games with the Orioles. He slashed .239/.290/.321 with one homer in 145 plate appearances with the Royals last season. While Tuesday's homer is encouraging, it's hard to see O'Hearn playing enough to earn a fantasy-relevant role in Baltimore.
MAY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Back with O's O'Hearn was called up from Triple-A Norfolk on Tuesday.
Impact O'Hearn will return to the big leagues after being sent down Friday, replacing Luis Torrens on the active roster after Torrens was designated for assignment. O'Hearn has gone 5-for-19 with a double, six RBI and a run scored over limited action in nine games with Baltimore this season. He'll likely operate as a reserve option at both first base and corner outfield moving forward.
MAY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Optioned to Triple-A O'Hearn was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk on Friday, Cordell Woodland of 105.7 The Fan Baltimore reports.
Impact O'Hearn will head back to Triple-A after he spent a little over three weeks with the Orioles, going 5-for-19 with a double, six RBI and a run scored while appearing in nine games. With Luis Torrens being acquired from the Cubs on Wednesday, O'Hearn appears to be the odd-man out on the big-league roster.
MAY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Starting at first base O'Hearn is starting at first base and batting ninth for the Orioles on Tuesday versus the Nationals.
Impact It's his second start in five games since O'Hearn was added to the roster last week. He's 3-for-5 with five RBI over that stretch. With O'Hearn handling first base, Ryan Mountcastle is in the designated hitter spot.
APRIL 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Added to roster The Orioles selected O'Hearn's contract from Triple-A Norfolk on Thursday.
Impact The O's kept three catcher for a while but will now shift back to two with O'Hearn taking Anything Bemboom's spot. O'Hearn had put up a 1.074 OPS with four home runs in his first nine games with Norfolk. He could see some starts against righties.
APRIL 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Orioles send top pitching prospect Rodriguez to minors
The Baltimore Orioles have optioned right-hander Grayson Rodriguez to Triple-A NorfolkMARCH 27, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Reassigned to minor-league camp O'Hearn was reassigned to minor-league camp by the Orioles on Monday, Steve Melewski of MASNSports.com reports.
Impact O'Hearn hit well this spring when healthy, but he missed time with a knee injury and wasn't able to convince the O's he was worthy of a roster spot. He'll represent veteran depth at Norfolk.
MARCH 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Back in action Saturday O'Hearn (knee) is starting at first base and batting sixth Saturday against the Red Sox.
Impact He missed a week with knee soreness but an MRI came back clean and this won't impact O'Hearn's ability to get a fair look at a roster spot as a non-roster invitee. O'Hearn is hitting .474 with one home run, three strikeouts and three walks in 19 at-bats this spring.
MARCH 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Could return to action Saturday O'Hearn (knee) went through full baseball activities Friday and could be back in the Orioles' Grapefruit League lineup Saturday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
Impact If he returns Saturday, he will have missed about a week of action with right knee soreness. O'Hearn has made a positive impression this spring when healthy and is still in the running for a roster spot.
MARCH 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
MRI comes back clean O'Hearn's right knee MRI has come back negative, Andy Kostka of The Baltimore Banner reports.
Impact The swelling and fluid in O'Hearn's knee has subsided and he was able to run on a treadmill Thursday. He considers himself ready to return to game action but will leave that decision up to the Orioles.
MARCH 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Out a few more days O'Hearn (knee) is feeling better but is expected to miss a few more days of action, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
Impact O'Hearn's right knee remains swollen and is "still pretty sore," Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said. The former Royal has a real shot to make the Opening Day roster, so he can't afford to miss too much more time.
MARCH 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Dealing with knee soreness O'Hearn is out of the lineup for Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Red Sox due to a sore knee, Andy Kostka of The Baltimore Sun reports.
Impact O'Hearn recently suffered the injury while making a leaping play in the outfield, and he's currently considered day-to-day. The 29-year-old is a longshot for the Opening Day roster after being outrighted off Baltimore's 40-man roster in January, and any prolonged absence will only further reduce his chances of making the team.
MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Orioles assign recently acquired O'Hearn to Triple-A
The Baltimore Orioles have assigned first baseman Ryan O’Hearn to Triple-A NorfolkJANUARY 13, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Orioles DFA O'Hearn 2 days after trade, claim Díaz back
The Baltimore Orioles have designated first baseman Ryan O’Hearn for assignment two days after acquiring him in a trade with Kansas CityJANUARY 5, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
DFA'd by Baltimore O'Hearn was designated for assignment by the Orioles on Thursday.
Impact O'Hearn was acquired by the Orioles earlier this week after being DFA'd by the Royals, and he's now been booted off another 40-man roster. The 29-year-old appeared in 67 games last season and had a .239/.290/.321 slash line with one homer and 16 RBI. Lewin Diaz was claimed off waivers in a corresponding move.
JANUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Orioles acquire 1B-OF Ryan O'Hearn from Royals for cash
The Baltimore Orioles have acquired first baseman Ryan O’Hearn from the Kansas City Royals for cashJANUARY 3, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Acquired by Orioles O'Hearn was acquired by the Orioles from the Royals on Tuesday in exchange for cash considerations.
Impact The O's are apparently hopeful that O'Hearn -- who hasn't had an OPS higher than .650 over the last four seasons -- can help them at first base and designated hitter against right-handed pitching. The 29-year-old will make $1.4 million in 2023 and is eligible for arbitration again in 2024.
JANUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Royals sign RHP Lyles to 2-year deal, hope for many innings
The Kansas City Royals announced their $17 million, two-year deal with right-hander Jordan Lyles a week after agreeing to terms with himDECEMBER 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cast off 40-man roster The Royals designated O'Hearn for assignment Wednesday.
Impact O'Hearn was dropped from the 40-man roster to make room for starting pitcher Jordan Lyles, who inked a two-year deal with Kansas City. Despite sticking with the big club all of last season and not spending any time on the injured list, the 29-year-old O'Hearn logged just 145 plate appearances, slashing .239/.290/.321 with a 24.1 percent strikeout rate.
DECEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
