Building on ten seasons of trusted care and commitment to the community.

The Baltimore Orioles are proud to announce the renewal of their medical partnership with MedStar Health, marking a decade of dedicated collaboration focused on elite care, performance innovation, and community connection.

For 10 seasons, MedStar Health has served as the trusted medical provider of the Baltimore Orioles, with a core group of team physicians led by SEAN CURTIN, MD, head team physician for the Baltimore Orioles and a MedStar Health primary care sports medicine expert, to help players in the major and minor leagues stay healthy, strong, and ready to compete, year-round.

Additionally, a comprehensive multi-disciplinary team of MedStar Health physicians, athletic trainers, and specialists, provide a support network ensuring the same high quality of care for the entire Orioles organization.

“The team at MedStar Health, working alongside our talented athletic training staff, have been a tremendous partner in planning, preparedness, and fulfilling Major League Baseball health protocols,” said MIKE ELIAS, Orioles Executive Vice President And General Manager. “This partnership ensures the expert care and performance support for our players, while dedicating time and opportunities to give back to the communities we serve.”

The Orioles have made the following roster move:

• RHP Elvin Rodríguez claimed off waivers by the Arizona Diamondbacks.

The Orioles have made the following roster move:

• RHP Corbin Martin cleared outright waivers and accepted an assignment to Triple-A Norfolk.

The Orioles have made the following roster moves:

• RHP Tyler Wells (right elbow UCL surgery) was returned from his rehab assignment and reinstated from the 60-day Injured List. He will start tonight’s game.
• INF/OF Jorge Mateo (left hamstring strain) was returned from his rehab assignment and reinstated from the 60-day Injured List.
• Optioned C Maverick Handley to Triple-A Norfolk.
• Designated RHP Corbin Martin and RHP Elvin Rodríguez for assignment.

The Orioles’ 40-man roster currently has 40 players.

The Orioles have made the following roster move:

• RHP Roansy Contreras claimed off waivers by the Colorado Rockies.

The Washington Nationals agreed to terms with catcher Jorge Alfaro on a one-year contract and optioned catcher C.J. Stubbs to Triple-A Rochester on Tuesday. To make room on the 40-man roster, catcher Drew Millas was transferred to the 60-day Injured List. Nationals Interim General Manager Mike DeBartolo made the announcement. 

Alfaro, 32, comes to the Nationals after playing 82 games for Triple-A Nashville in the Milwaukee organization this season. He hit .244 with 10 doubles, a triple, 15 home runs, 49 RBI, 11 walks, 12 stolen bases and 49 runs scored. His 15 home runs this season ranked third among International League catchers, while his 12 stolen bases ranked second among all Triple-A backstops this season. Alfaro was also one of only two catchers in all of Minor League baseball to steal at least 10 bases and not be caught a single time.

Defensively this season, Alfaro has caught 23 of 64 prospective base-stealers (.641 stolen base percentage). His 23 caught stealings rank tied for fourth in all of Triple-A.

A native of Sincelejo, Colombia, Alfaro is a veteran of eight Major League seasons with the Phillies (2016-18), Marlins (2019-21), Padres (2022), Rockies (2023) and Red Sox (2023). He has hit .253 with 71 doubles, four triples, 48 home runs, 198 RBI, 18 stolen bases, 72 walks and 152 runs scored in 496 career Major League games.

Stubbs, 28, made his Major League debut yesterday and became the first Nationals catcher and first Major League catcher since 2019 to catch a shutout in his first Major League game.

The Orioles have made the following roster move:

• RHP Roansy Contreras claimed off waivers by the Colorado Rockies.

The Orioles have made the following roster moves:

• RHP Matt Bowman has cleared unconditional release waivers and was released.
• RHP Cody Poteet (right shoulder inflammation) was returned from his rehab assignment, reinstated from the 60-day Injured List, and outrighted to Triple-A Norfolk.

The Orioles’ 40-man roster currently has 39 players.

The Nationals have placed MacKenzie Gore on the 15-day Injured List (retroactive to 8/27) with left shoulder inflammation and recalled Mason Thompson from Triple-A Rochester.

The Orioles have made the following roster move:

• INF Vimael Machín has cleared outright waivers and accepted an assignment to Triple-A Norfolk.

The Washington Nationals selected the contract of catcher C.J. Stubbs from Triple-A Rochester and placed catcher Drew Millas on the 10-day Injured List with a fractured and dislocated left second finger (retroactive to Aug. 28) on Friday. Nationals Interim General Manager Mike DeBartolo made the announcement.

Stubbs, 28, joins a Major League roster for the first time after he was taken in the 10^th round of the 2019 First-Year Player Draft out of the University of Southern California. In six Minor League seasons, he hit .204 with 72 doubles, seven triples, 67 home runs, 203 RBI, 199 walks and 51 stolen bases in 472 games. Defensively, Stubbs has thrown out 114 attempted base-stealers in 371 tries, holding runners to a .693 stolen base percentage.

A native of San Diego, Calif., Stubbs was originally drafted by the Houston Astros before signing with the Nationals as a Minor League free agent on May 14, 2024.

Stubbs produced an extra-base hit in each of his final two games in Rochester prior to his call-up. He homered against Toledo on Aug. 22 and doubled against the Mud Hens on August 24. He has thrown out 28 of the 76 attempted base-stealers against him this season and his .632 opponents stolen base percentage this season ranks second in the Nationals organization.

Millas, 27, hit .306 with five doubles, a triple, seven RBI, two stolen bases and four walks in 18 games for the Nationals this season.

The Orioles have made the following roster moves:

• Selected the contract of RHP Roansy Contreras from Triple-A Norfolk. He will wear No. 66.
• Selected the contract of INF Emmanuel Rivera from Triple-A Norfolk. He will wear No. 26.
• Optioned RHP Yaramil Hiraldo to Triple-A Norfolk after yesterday’s game.
• Transferred RHP Brandon Young (left hamstring strain) to the 60-day Injured List.
• Designated INF Vimael Machín for assignment.

The Orioles’ 40-man roster currently has 40 players.

The Baltimore Orioles today announced that ROSINA LANSON will join the organization as the Chief Strategy Officer, responsible for overseeing corporate strategic planning, data and analytics, and technology to drive multifaceted problem-solving and research in support of the business operations of both the Orioles and MASN. Lanson will serve as a strategic partner to business unit leaders across various departments to drive operational efficiencies, optimize revenue, and achieve strategic plan objectives.

“I’m thrilled to welcome Rosina to our organization. Her extensive experience in sports business strategy, analytics, and operations will provide the club with key insight and guidance to support our long-term growth and impact,” shared CATIE GRIGGS, Orioles President of Business Operations.

Lanson joins the Orioles from Major League Baseball, where she launched and led the club business operations and strategy advisory function, overseeing efforts to leverage data and strategic insights to drive revenue and fan engagement across all 30 MLB clubs. Prior to joining the baseball world, Lanson spent three years at Meta, leading strategic planning and operations for their global sports team. She was responsible for setting the strategic direction for the group across both Facebook and Instagram, helping partners drive audience development and revenue goals through organic content.

Lanson previously spent time with the New York Jets, where she built and led business strategy for five years. In her time there, she oversaw several key cross-functional projects, including Jets Rewards – the team's access control, in-stadium payment, and loyalty program – and club business efforts related to the Jets 2015 International Series game in London.

“I’m honored to join such an iconic organization and be part of something so meaningful to Baltimore,” said Lanson. “I look forward to contributing my experience from across the industry, working alongside the talented team here as we continue to grow and innovate.”

The Orioles have made the following roster moves:

• Reinstated RHP Kyle Bradish (right elbow UCL surgery) from the 60-day Injured List. He will start tonight’s game.
• Claimed RHP Shawn Dubin off waivers from the Houton Astros. He has not yet reported.
• Transferred RHP Scott Blewett (right elbow discomfort) to the 60-day Injured List.
• Designated RHP Matt Bowman for assignment.

The Orioles’ 40-man roster currently has 40 players.

The Washington Nationals, in conjunction with Major League Baseball, announced their 2026 schedule on Tuesday, highlighted by a home-opening series vs. the Dodgers, the traditional July 4 game in the nation’s capital, three games with the Yankees to close out the first half and more. Washington will begin the 2026 season on the road against the Chicago Cubs on Thursday, March 26 – the earliest start to the season in Nationals history (2005-pres.) before opening the home slate against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Ticket Plans for the 2026 season are on sale now and guarantee access to Opening Day. Fans who purchase by Sept. 1 can lock in early bird pricing and receive free tickets to home games in September 2025. More information is available at nats.com/Ticketfinder.

Following the opening series in Chicago, which marks the second time the Nationals have opened a season at Wrigley Field, the Club will travel to Philadelphia to face the Phillies for three games before returning to Washington, D.C. for the home opener against the Los Angeles Dodgers on April 3. The Nationals and Dodgers will square off in a three-game series over Easter Weekend before the St. Louis Cardinals come to the nation’s capital for three games (April 6-8) to complete the homestand.

The annual Beltway Series against the Baltimore Orioles will be played across two weekends, May 15-17 at Nationals Park and June 26-28 at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.

The Nationals will host the Pittsburgh Pirates for a three-game weekend series Friday through Sunday, July 3-5, highlighted by the traditional Fourth of July game at Nationals Park. That series marks the start of a nine-game homestand that will include a series against the Houston Astros (July 6-8) and a weekend series against the New York Yankees (July 10-12) – the final series before the 2026 All-Star break.

Washington’s first series following the break will start in Sacramento against the Athletics, July 17-19, followed by a three-game series at Colorado, July 20-22. The Nationals will return home on Friday, July 24 for a six-game homestand against the Arizona Diamondbacks (July 24-26) and Toronto Blue Jays (July 27-29).

The Orioles today announced their 2026 regular season schedule. Baltimore will open the 2026 season on Thursday, March 26, at Oriole Park at Camden Yards against the Minnesota Twins.

The Orioles continue the season-opening homestand following an off day on Friday, March 27, with two games against the Twins before hosting the Texas Rangers in a three-game series beginning on Monday, March 30. Following an off day on Thursday, April 2, Baltimore begins its first road trip of the year on Friday, April 3 at Pittsburgh for the Pirates’ Home Opener.

DIVISION RIVALS: The Orioles will play four series each against American League East foes, two at home and two on the road, for 13 games against each divisional rival. Baltimore will host the Boston Red Sox and Toronto Blue Jays at Oriole Park for seven games and the Tampa Bay Rays and New York Yankees for six. The Orioles do not begin divisional play until a home series with Boston from April 24-26, and won’t play a division rival on the road until facing the Yankees from May 1-4. The club’s first eight series and 11 of the first 13 sets to begin the year will be outside the AL East. Twelve of the team’s final 22 games come within the division. The O’s will play a season-high 13 consecutive games against division rivals from May 25-June 7.

WEEKEND WARRIORS: Baltimore will host 14 weekend series, including four against AL East rivals: Red Sox (April 24-26 and September 3-6), Blue Jays (May 28-31), and Rays (August 21-23).

HOLIDAY SCHEDULE: The home schedule features three games played on holidays, including Mother’s Day (May 10 vs. Athletics), Memorial Day (May 25 vs. Tampa Bay), and Labor Day (September 7 vs. Cleveland).

The Orioles have made the following roster moves:

• Selected the contract of INF Vimael Machín from Triple-A Norfolk. He will wear No. 65.
• Placed INF Jordan Westburg  (right ankle sprain) on the 10-day Injured List, retroactive to August 19.
• Transferred C Gary Sánchez (right knee sprain) to the 60-day Injured List.

The Orioles’ 40-man roster currently has 40 players.

The Orioles today announced that they have agreed to terms with catcher SAMUEL BASALLO on an eight-year contract extension covering the 2026-33 seasons with a club option for 2034.

Basallo, 21, made his major league debut on August 17 at Houston and became the first player signed and developed by the Orioles’ international program under Executive Vice President and General Manager MIKE ELIAS, Vice President of International Scouting and Operations KOBY PEREZ, and Vice President of Player Development and Domestic Scouting MATT BLOOD to debut in the majors. Basallo is currently ranked the No. 7 overall prospect by Baseball America and No. 8 by MLB Pipeline while being rated the top catching prospect by both outlets.

“The agreement with Samuel is just a catalyst for the next exciting period of Orioles baseball,” said Orioles Control Owner DAVID RUBENSTEIN. “I thank Mike Elias, Koby Perez, and the entire baseball operations group for their effort and diligence in securing Samuel as a key piece of the future of the organization.”

Basallo originally signed with the Orioles as an international free agent on January 15, 2021, out of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Following his debut season in the Dominican Summer League, he played stateside for the first time, spending 2022 in the Florida Complex League. Basallo gained momentum as a major prospect in 2023 after collecting 53 extra-base hits (26 doubles, 7 triples, 20 home runs) in 114 minor league games with Single-A Delmarva, High-A Aberdeen, and Double-A Chesapeake. He debuted as a top 50 overall prospect on both MLB Pipeline’s (No. 50) and Baseball America’s (No. 42) 2023 midseason prospect rankings, eventually rising into the top 10 by the middle of 2024 after participating in the All-Star Futures Game. All the while, Basallo was studying in the Orioles’ educational program, designed to help international players receive a high-school diploma. He finished his coursework in June 2024 and is one of 30 players to graduate from the program since its inception in 2020.

“We are thrilled to agree with Samuel long-term and are delighted about what this means for him and his family,” said Elias.  “His debut and this extension are big achievements for our organization, beginning with the work of our international scouting staff and carried forward successfully by our entire player development operation.  I thank the ownership group, led by David Rubenstein, for supporting our investment in Samuel as we pursue consistent success on the field, now and in the future.”

The Orioles have made the following roster moves:

• Selected the contract of RHP Matt Bowman from Triple-A Norfolk. He will wear No. 51.
• Placed RHP Brandon Young (left hamstring strain) on the 15-day Injured List.
• Transferred RHP Félix Bautista (right shoulder surgery) to the 60-day Injured List.

The Orioles’ 40-man roster currently has 40 players.

Thursday, August 21

Healthcare Appreciation Night – Orioles.com/ThemeNights

First Pitch – Solo Ball, UConn Men’s Basketball