Cruz 2 homers, Rays hand Orioles 13th straight loss, 10-0
Nelson Cruz homered twice and the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays extended the Baltimore Orioles’ losing streak to 13 games with a 10-0 victoryAUGUST 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Let go by Baltimore The Orioles released Wilkerson on Tuesday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
Impact Wilkerson has spent his entire career in the Baltimore organization since being selected in the eighth round of the 2014 first-year player draft, but the 29-year-old utility man looks poised to explore opportunities elsewhere following his release. Baltimore had already made it clear Wilkerson wasn't part of its long-term plans when he was designated for assignment in late June, and he wasn't on track to earn a call-up anytime soon after posting a .581 OPS in 24 games at Triple-A Norfolk following his removal from the 40-man roster.
AUGUST 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Accepts outright assignment Wilkerson cleared waivers and accepted an outright assignment to Triple-A Norfolk on Saturday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
Impact Wilkerson was cast off the 40-man roster Wednesday, and he'll remain in the organization going forward. The 29-year-old failed to secure the job as the primary second baseman for the Orioles earlier in the season after he hit .167 with two doubles, five runs, two RBI and two stolen bases in 31 games with the major-league club.
JULY 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Dan Connolly: Orioles made a bunch of moves Wednesday. They... - The Athletic Orioles made a bunch of moves Wednesday. They DFA’d Stevie Wilkerson, optioned LHP Alexander Wells to Triple-A Norfolk and placed RHP Travis...
JUNE 30, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
DFA'd by Baltimore Wilkerson was designated for assignment by the Orioles on Wednesday.
Impact The 29-year-old was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk on Sunday and has now been removed from the 40-man roster. Wilkerson had an opportunity to secure the everyday role at second base with the Orioles, but he slashed .167/.211/.208 with a 39.5 percent strikeout rate in 31 games before being demoted.
JUNE 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Guerrero, Biggio lift Blue Jays to 5-2 win over Orioles
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. drove in two runs to raise his major league-leading RBI total to 66, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Baltimore Orioles 5-2JUNE 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Optioned Sunday Wilkerson was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk on Sunday.
Impact Wilkerson was been losing time to Pat Valaika at second base in recent weeks, so his Sunday demotion does not come as much of a surprise. Ramon Urias and Domingo Leyba were recalled from Norfolk with Freddy Galvis (quad) landing on the injured list in an infield shuffle.
JUNE 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Astros take combined no-hitter into 8th, rout Orioles 10-2
Jake Odorizzi and the Houston bullpen took a bid for a combined no-hitter into the eighth inning, eventually settling for a 10-2 victory over the Baltimore Orioles that marked the...JUNE 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Losing playing time Wilkerson is out of the lineup Sunday against the Blue Jays, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
Impact Wilkerson rejoined the lineup Saturday after being on the bench the previous three games, but he went 0-for-4 with a strikeout. Pat Valaika is starting again at second base and appears to have taken over the starting role, though it's worth noting neither player has offered much upside at the plate.
JUNE 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Sitting again Friday Wilkerson is not in the lineup Friday against the Blue Jays, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
Impact Wilkerson is 4-for-23 with nine strikeouts through 10 games in June and is out of the lineup for the third consecutive contest. Pat Valaika is starting again at the keystone while mired in his own 0-for-9 slump.
JUNE 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Remains out of lineup Wilkerson isn't in the lineup Thursday against Cleveland.
Impact Wilkerson has gone 1-for-6 with three strikeouts across his last two appearances, and he'll be out of the lineup for a second straight game. Pat Valaika will start at second base and bat eighth.
JUNE 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Takes seat Wednesday Wilkerson isn't starting Wednesday's game against Cleveland, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
Impact Even with right-hander Aaron Civil starting for Cleveland on Wednesday, Wilkerson will head back to the bench after he went 1-for-6 with three strikeouts across the last two games. Pat Valaika will start at second base and bat ninth.
JUNE 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Indians win 7-2, extend Orioles' road losing streak to 17
Eddie Rosario hit a two-run double and Bobby Bradley homered as the Cleveland Indians beat Baltimore 7-2, sending the Orioles to their 17th straight road lossJUNE 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Indians shake off Bieber injury; O's 16th straight road loss
José Ramírez picked up a pair of RBIs made possible by Baltimore blunders in the field and the Cleveland Indians extended the Orioles’ road losing streak to 16 straight games with...JUNE 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sits again versus lefty Wilkerson is not in the starting lineup for the third straight game Sunday against Tampa Bay, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
Impact Pat Valaika will enter the starting nine at second base for the fourth time in five games, but all of those starts have come against a left-handed starting pitcher or bulk reliever. As such, Wilkerson could still be viewed as the strong-side platoon option at the position, despite sitting more frequently of late.
JUNE 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Remains on bench Wilkerson will sit Saturday against the Rays, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
Impact Wilkerson started seven straight games from May 29 through June 5 but recorded just three hits over that stretch. Since then, he's been on the bench four times in five games. Pat Valaika will be the second baseman Saturday.
JUNE 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Back on bench Friday Wilkerson is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Rays, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
Impact Wilkerson will sit for the third time in four games as he continues to struggle through a 3-for-34 slump that includes 14 strikeouts. Pat Valaika will bat ninth and play second base.
JUNE 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Sits for second straight Wilkerson remains on the bench Tuesday against the Mets, Nathan Ruiz of The Baltimore Sun reports.
Impact Wilkerson finds himself on the bench for the second straight game. That follows a stretch in which he started seven straight games at second base. It's perhaps no surprise to see him losing playing time, as he went hitless in six of those seven contests and is now hitting .180/.241/.240 through 54 plate appearances this season. Pat Valaika will be the second baseman Tuesday.
JUNE 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Not starting Sunday Wilkerson is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against Cleveland, Joe Trezza of MLB.com reports.
Impact Wilkerson will get at least the beginning portion of the series finale off, as Ramon Urias takes over at the keystone.
JUNE 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Indians cruise to 10-4 win; O's ace Means leaves with injury
Cesar Hernandez and Harold Ramirez homered off Baltimore ace John Means, who exited in the first inning with shoulder fatigue as the Cleveland Indians beat the Orioles 10-4JUNE 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Notches second steal Wilkerson went 0-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base in Tuesday's 7-4 win over Minnesota.
Impact Wilkerson wasn't able to get a hit Tuesday, but he worked his way into scoring position after an eighth-inning walk. The 29-year-old hasn't done much to earn anything more than platoon split at second base with Pat Valaika. Wilkerson has a .179/.256/.231 slash line with no home runs, two RBI, three runs scored and two stolen bases through 43 plate appearances.
JUNE 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Hamilton, Abreu homer as White Sox complete sweep of Orioles
Billy Hamilton hit a solo home run, Jose Abreu hit a two-run homer, and Lance Lynn pitched five scoreless innings as the White Sox completed a sweep of their doubleheader against t...MAY 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
On bench for first game Wilkerson will sit for the first half of Saturday's doubleheader against the White Sox, Nathan Ruiz of The Baltimore Sun reports.
Impact Wilkerson was expected to sit Friday, but that game got postponed. He'll get a rest in the first of Saturday's two games, though it's likely that he returns for the nightcap.
MAY 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
On bench Friday Wilkerson will sit Friday against the White Sox.
Impact Wilkerson hits the bench after starting four straight games. Pat Valaika will start at second base in his absence.
MAY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
