Left-hander Cole Irvin is back with the Orioles, as the team announced Tuesday that he’s been recalled from Triple-A Norfolk. Right-hander Logan Gillaspie has been optioned to Norfolk in a corresponding move. Baltimore’s decision to option Irvin to Norfolk came as something of a surprise earlier this season. The Orioles’ acquisition of Irvin was one of just two moves made to … [Read more...] about Orioles Recall Cole Irvin
Luis Torrens Elects Free Agency
The Orioles announced this afternoon that catcher Luis Torrens had cleared waivers and elected free agency rather than accept an outright assignment to Triple-A. Torrens, 27, was a prospect in the Yankees organization when the Reds selected him in the 2016-17 offseason’s Rule 5 draft before trading him to the Padres. Torrens made his big league debut with San Diego during the … [Read more...] about Luis Torrens Elects Free Agency
Orioles Notes: Urias, Givens, Rodriguez
The Orioles will be without infielder Ramon Urias for another 2-3 weeks, manager Brandon Hyde told reporters (including Roch Kubatko of MASN). Urias was placed on the IL during the week with a hamstring strain, and it appears he’ll be out a little longer than the minimum stint. Urias was enjoying a productive start to the season, compiling a .278/.375/.381 line with a single … [Read more...] about Orioles Notes: Urias, Givens, Rodriguez
NL Notes: Nationals, Scherzer, Gallen
Fans of the Nationals received positive injury news today, as their Triple-A affiliate in Rochester announced that left fielder Corey Dickerson is set to begin a rehab assignment. Dickerson signed in Washington on a one-year deal this past offseason, but appeared in just two games for the club prior to the club placing Dickerson on the 10-day injured list with a calf strain. … [Read more...] about NL Notes: Nationals, Scherzer, Gallen
Orioles’ Terrin Vavra Taking Catching Drills To Expand Versatility
The Orioles recalled utility player Terrin Vavra from Triple-A Norfolk earlier in the week. Vavra has MLB experience at second base and in both corner outfield spots, so it was clear he’d add some defensive flexibility to the Baltimore bench, but he’s expanding his versatility in an interesting way. As Roch Kubatko of MASNsports.com writes, the Orioles have experimented with … [Read more...] about Orioles’ Terrin Vavra Taking Catching Drills To Expand Versatility