The Orioles removed left-handed pitcher Danny Coulombe from the bereavement list before Tuesday’s game in Milwaukee. Instead of optioning utilityman Josh Lester, who was recalled from Triple-A Norfolk on Saturday when Coulombe’s move was announced, the Orioles sent another utility player, Terrin Vavra, to the Tides. Lester, who will be 29 next month, was 1-for-3 with two RBIs … [Read more...] about Orioles option Terrin Vavra to Norfolk as Coulombe returns
Orioles promoting Heston Kjerstad from Bowie to Norfolk
The Orioles are promoting outfielder Heston Kjerstad, their 2020 first-round draft choice, from Double-A Bowie to Triple-A Norfolk, an industry source confirmed. The news was first reported by MASNsports.com. Kjerstad was hitting .310 for Bowie with 11 home runs and 23 RBIs and a .960 OPS. The 24-year-old Kjerstad didn’t make his professional debut until June 2022, two years … [Read more...] about Orioles promoting Heston Kjerstad from Bowie to Norfolk
Josh Lester’s long-awaited 1st major league hit drives in key runs in Orioles’ 8-3 win over Giants; Wells strikes out a career high 9
SAN FRANCISCO—The Baltimore Orioles have the top minor league organization with scores of well-regarded prospects. Despite all those top-shelf players in the minor leagues, the Orioles still have room for role players with good stories and ability. Eight years after being drafted, Josh Lester finally got his first major league hit and two RBIs, key runs in a six-run third … [Read more...] about Josh Lester’s long-awaited 1st major league hit drives in key runs in Orioles’ 8-3 win over Giants; Wells strikes out a career high 9
Orioles place Coulombe on bereavement list, add Lester; Tate transferred to 60-day injured list; Zimmermann waits for chance
SAN FRANCISCO–The Orioles placed left-handed pitcher Danny Coulombe on the bereavement list Saturday and selected the contract of utilityman Josh Lester from Triple-A Norfolk. Lester was hitting .282 with 14 home runs and 50 RBIs in 52 games for Norfolk. He had a strong spring training for the Orioles after signing a minor league contract with them in December. Lester was … [Read more...] about Orioles place Coulombe on bereavement list, add Lester; Tate transferred to 60-day injured list; Zimmermann waits for chance
Mychal Givens goes to injured list with shoulder inflammation; Orioles recall Bruce Zimmermann from Norfolk; Cobb faces former team
SAN FRANCISCO-The Orioles placed right-hander Mychal Givens on the 15-day injured list with right shoulder inflammation retroactive to Thursday and recalled left-hander Bruce Zimmermann from Triple-A Norfolk. Givens, who was re-signed by the Orioles in December, has pitched in only six games because he began the season on the injured list with a left knee injury. He’s 0-1 with … [Read more...] about Mychal Givens goes to injured list with shoulder inflammation; Orioles recall Bruce Zimmermann from Norfolk; Cobb faces former team