SPENSER WATKINS NEWS

Arozarena's 2 HRs spoil Rutschman's debut as Rays top O's

Randy Arozarena hit a pair of homers, Jeffrey Springs threw shutout ball into the sixth inning and the Tampa Bay Rays spoiled the debut of Baltimore Orioles top prospect Adley Ruts...

MAY 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ineffective against Yankees Watkins pitched four innings, allowing two runs on four hits and three walks while striking out one in Tuesday's loss to the Yankees. He did not factor into the decision.

Impact Aaron Judge ripped an RBI double off Watkins in the first frame and then added a solo shot off him in the top of the third, accounting for all the damage against him in the contest. The homer was the fifth that the right-hander has allowed this season while the one punchout matched a season-low. Watkins has struggled to pitch deep into contests this year only reaching five innings in two of his seven starts. On the campaign he has produced an underwhelming 5.10 ERA and 1.60 WHIP with an 14 strikeouts over 30 frames.

MAY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Orioles bring 4-game losing streak into matchup against the Yankees

The Baltimore Orioles aim to stop a four-game skid when they take on the New York Yankees

MAY 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Yankees beat Orioles 6-2 to extend AL East lead to 5 1/2

Luis Severino allowed one hit in six innings, and Jose Trevino hit a three-run homer in the fourth to lift the surging New York Yankees to a 6-2 win over the Baltimore Orioles

MAY 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Knocked around Wednesday Watkins (0-1) took the loss against St. Louis on Wednesday, completing 3.2 innings and allowing seven runs on eight hits and two walks while striking out three.

Impact The right-hander pitched a clean first inning before the Cardinals got to him for three runs in the second. Watkins was fine in the third frame, but he allowed four straight batters to reach base with two outs in the fourth before being mercifully pulled. All told, the 29-year-old gave up a season-high eight hits and seven runs, pushing his ERA from a respectable 3.22 to 5.19 on the campaign. Things are unlikely to get easier for Watkins, as he's tentatively slated to face the Yankees in his next start.

MAY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Yepez, Mikolas carry Cardinals to 10-1 win over Orioles

Juan Yepez homered and Miles Mikolas pitched seven strong innings, leading the St. Louis Cardinals to a 10-1 win over the Baltimore Orioles

MAY 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mullins, Nevin power Orioles to 5-3 win over Cardinals

Cedric Mullins and Tyler Nevin each homered and Kyle Bradish struck out 11 over seven strong innings for his first career win, leading the Baltimore Orioles to a 5-3 victory over t...

MAY 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Unable to get through five innings Watkins allowed three runs on seven hits and two walks, striking out two in 4.2 innings during a 5-3 win Thursday over Minnesota. He did not factor into the decision.

Impact Watkins had a chance to get through five innings with the lead but gave up a two-out, two-run homer on a 3-0 pitch to Byron Buxton. After hitting the next batter with a pitch on a 2-0 count, he was removed from the game. He was fairly wild Thursday, throwing only 41 of his 76 pitches for strikes. While he has a solid 3.22 ERA through 22.1 innings, there are some warning signs, most notably his 10:10 K:BB rate. He'll likely make his next start early next week in St. Louis.

MAY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Twins bring 2-1 series advantage over Orioles into game 4

The Minnesota Twins face the Baltimore Orioles with a 2-1 series lead

MAY 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Orioles slow surging Twins with 9-4 victory

Cedric Mullins and Ramón Urías each hit a two-run homer during Baltimore’s six-run third inning, and the Orioles went on to a 9-4 victory over the Minnesota Twins

MAY 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Effective over 4.2 innings Watkins allowed one run on five hits and one walk while striking out three across 4.2 innings against Boston on Saturday. He did not factor in the decision.

Impact Watkins wasn't dominant against the Red Sox, as he fanned only three batters and allowed at least one baserunner in four of the five innings in which he pitched. However, the right-hander allowed only one extra-base hit -- to the first batter he faced in the contest -- and didn't yield any runs after the first frame. Watkins has yet to go deeper than five innings or throw more than 76 pitches in a start this season, and he has posted a mediocre 4.1 K/9, but he's been able to limit damage against him to the tune of a 2.55 ERA through 17.2 frames. He's lined up to face Minnesota at home Thursday for his next start.

MAY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Arroyo HR, solid pitching carry Red Sox past Orioles 3-1

Christian Arroyo ended Boston's long-ball drought with a two-run shot, and the Red Sox used a dominating pitching performance by Rich Hill and four relievers to beat the Baltimore...

APRIL 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Solid against Angels Watkins registered a no-decision in a 5-4 win over the Angels on Saturday, allowing two runs on three hits and two walks with three strikeouts in five innings.

Impact Watkins was able to navigate a tough Angels lineup aside from Mike Trout, who connected on solo home runs in the first and fifth innings to tie the game after Baltimore jumped out to an early 2-0 lead. After logging 16 games last season, the 29-year-old has pitched well in three starts with 2.77 ERA in 13 innings though his FIP is higher at 4.04 due to a 1.25 WHIP compared to just five strikeouts. Watkins is tentatively set to face Minnesota on Wednesday for his next start.

APRIL 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Orioles overcome Trout's 2 homers, rally past Angels 5-4

Ryan Mountcastle drove in three runs, including the go-ahead single in the seventh inning, and the Baltimore Orioles overcame two homers by Mike Trout to rally for a 5-4 victory ov...

APRIL 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Baltimore Orioles and Los Angeles Angels meet in game 2 of series

The Baltimore Orioles meet the Los Angeles Angels with a 1-0 series lead

APRIL 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Orioles rally in 6th, Chirinos has 3 RBIs in win over Angels

Robinson Chirinos drove in three runs and Bruce Zimmermann pitched five-hit ball into the seventh inning of the Baltimore Orioles’ 5-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels

APRIL 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pitches well in second start Watkins totaled five innings against Oakland on Monday, allowing one run on two hits and two walks while striking out one. He did not factor in the decision.

Impact The right-hander induced only five swinging strikes and fanned just one batter in his five frames, but he allowed just one extra-base hit and surrendered only one run in the outing. Baltimore couldn't get much going against Frankie Montas and the rest of Oakland's pitching staff, however, blocking Watkins from a chance at his first victory of the campaign. Still, it's been a promising start to the season for the 29-year-old, as he's allowed only two earned runs across his first eight frames. His strikeout stuff is nearly non-existent, but Watkins may be earning himself a long-term rotation spot with his performance through two starts.

APRIL 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Montas sharp, Orioles' defense not, as A's win home opener

Frankie Montas allowed two hits over six innings, the Athletics threw out two runners at the plate and Oakland held on and beat the Baltimore Orioles 5-1 in its home opener

APRIL 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Orioles score 5 in 8th to beat Yankees 5-0

Rougned Odor broke a scoreless tie with a two-run single in the eighth inning, and the Baltimore Orioles went on to a 5-0 victory over the New York Yankees

APRIL 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Receiving another start Watkins is Baltimore's probable starter Monday against Oakland, Steve Melewski of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact The 29-year-old surrendered four runs (one earned) over three innings Tuesday against the Brewers and will receive at least one more turn through the rotation. John Means (elbow) has joined Dean Kremer (oblique) on the injured list, so more starting opportunities will be available for Watkins if he can pitch well enough to stave off the Orioles' long relievers, such as Keegan Akin and Alexander Wells.

APRIL 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Shaky in first start Watkins allowed four runs (one earned) on four hits and two walks with one strikeout in three innings in a no-decision versus the Brewers on Tuesday.

Impact Watkins didn't get much help from the defense Tuesday, though he also committed an error that led to the Brewers' two runs in the third inning. The right-hander received the first opportunity to take Dean Kremer's (oblique) spot in the rotation, but this wasn't an encouraging performance. Keegin Akin followed Watkins as a long reliever, throwing 2.2 scoreless innings -- those two could be competing for a starting role down the line. If Watkins gets another turn, he lines up to face Oakland next week, though Alexander Wells is also an option to draw a spot start.

APRIL 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Brewers edge Orioles 5-4 after Williams escapes jam

Andrew McCutchen hit a tiebreaking single in the seventh inning, Devin Williams pitched out of his own jam in the eighth, and the Milwaukee Brewers held on for a 5-4 victory over t...

APRIL 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Steps into rotation Watkins is scheduled to start Tuesday's game against the Brewers in Baltimore, Steve Melewski of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Since he wasn't needed out of the bullpen during Monday's 2-0 win in the series opener following his promotion from Triple-A Norfolk, Watkins will pick up a start in place of Dean Kremer (oblique), who was placed on the injured list a day ago. Kremer is projected to miss at least 3-to-4 weeks, potentially paving the way for Watkins to earn a longer-term stay in the rotation. Fantasy managers shouldn't get too excited about that prospect, however; in his 10 starts with Baltimore in 2021, Watkins turned in a 7.63 ERA.

APRIL 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Orioles blank Brewers 2-0 in home opener at Camden Yards

Cedric Mullins hit a two-run single, Bruce Zimmermann pitched four sharp innings and the Baltimore Orioles won their opening game at a slightly altered Camden Yards, 2-0 over the M...

APRIL 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Called up Monday The Orioles selected Watkins' contract from Triple-A Norfolk on Monday, Zachary Silver of MLB.com reports.

Impact Watkins was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk on April 6 after compiling a 6.35 ERA and 1.24 WHIP over 5.2 innings this spring. He'll rejoin the Orioles after DJ Stewart was sent down to Triple-A and Dean Kremer (oblique) was placed on the 10-day injured list. Watkins struggled greatly in 2021, posting an 8.07 ERA and 1.70 WHIP over 54.2 innings with Orioles, but he may be a candidate to start in place of Kremer moving forward.

APRIL 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE