BALTIMORE—Orioles starting pitcher Dean Kremer threw for the first time since he was hit by a line drive hit by Colorado’s Jordan Beck on Saturday. He suffered a bruised right forearm, and manager Brandon Hyde still doesn’t know if Kremer can avoid the 15-day injured list.
Hyde called Kremer’s attempt at throwing: “incredible. It was still swollen yesterday. I know he would love to make that start. Him throwing out there was going to be a big test and seeing how he feels tomorrow.
“There’s some swelling in his hand still. He’s being incredibly tough right now. I really appreciate him. The team appreciates him, taking 105 [mph] off the wrist and trying to make your start, four days later. He’s doing everything he can to try to make that start.”
Coulombe, Webb updates
Relievers Danny Coulombe and Jacob Webb were both in the clubhouse on Tuesday before the Orioles played the Chicago White Sox. Coulombe, who’s on the 60-day injured list after surgery to remove bone chips from his left elbow, threw to batters for the first time.
“Definitely encouraged. We’ll see how he feels tomorrow,” Hyde said. “He’s been in the weight room, getting his post-throw lift in. He felt pretty good, so hopefully he feels good tomorrow, too.”
Webb, who’s on the 15-day injured list with right elbow inflammation, threw nine pitches for Triple-A Norfolk at Jacksonville on Sunday night, recording a scoreless inning. He’s scheduled to pitch for the Tides on Wednesday.
“I’m happy with how my pitches were moving,“ Webb said. “How my body was moving, just trying to get it in the right spot.”
Webb is eager to pitch in critical games.
“I’m looking forward to it a lot,” he said. “No one likes being injured. It’s not a fun place to be. I’m just looking forward to getting healthy and getting back out there.”
Note: Outfielder Forrest Wall cleared outright waivers and was assigned to Norfolk.