RHP Rivera comes from Scott-Sulser trade with Marlins

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The Orioles have made the following roster move: 

  • Received RHP Yaqui Rivera as the player to be named later from the Miami Marlins to complete the LHP Tanner Scott and RHP Cole Sulser trade.

Rivera, 18, was originally signed by the Marlins on January 28, 2021, as an international free agent out of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. He made 12 starts between the DSL Marlins and FCL Marlins in 2021, pitching to a 3.69 ERA (16 ER/39.0 IP).

Nationals recall Lee and García, put Escobar on IL

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The Washington Nationals announced the following roster moves on Wednesday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcements.

  • Recalled left-handed pitcher Evan Lee from Double- A Harrisburg
  • Recalled infielder Luis García from Triple-A Rochester
  • Placed shortstop Alcides Escobar on the 10-day Injured List with a right hamstring strain
  • Optioned right-handed pitcher Francisco Pérez to Triple-A Rochester

Lee, 24, went 0-3 with a 3.60 ERA in seven games (seven starts) for Double-A Harrisburg, striking out 37 batters in 30.0 innings pitched. He opened the season strong, pitching to a 1.86 ERA (4 ER/19.1 IP) and a .182 opponents’ batting average (12-for-66) through his first five starts. Lee is Washington’s No. 17 prospect according to MLBPipeline.com and the No. 20 prospect, per Baseball America.

In 2021, Lee ranked among Nationals Minor Leaguers (min. 70.0 IP) in strikeouts per 9.0 innings (3rd, 12.2), opponents’ batting average (3rd, .239), home runs allowed per 9.0 innings (3rd, 0.70), fielding independent pitching (3rd, 3.60), groundball rate (4th, 47.8%) and strikeout-to-walk ratio (5th, 3.25). Lee went 4-3 with a 4.32 ERA in 21 games (20 starts) for High-A Wilmington. He was named High-A East Pitcher of the Week (Sept. 21) after tossing 6.0 shutout innings with one hit and seven strikeouts on Sept. 2 at Brooklyn.

Lee, a two-way player (LHP/OF/1B) at the University of Arkansas, was selected in the 15th round of the 2018 First-Year Player Draft. He is the 22nd pitcher drafted, signed and developed by the Nationals (2005-pres.) to start a game for Washington. He is 7-8 with a 3.79 ERA, 186 strikeouts and 68 walks in 42 career Minor League outings across four professional seasons.

García, 22, joins the Nationals after recording a .314/.368/.531 slash line with six doubles, four triples, eight home runs, 32 RBI, 16 walks, one stolen base and 39 runs scored in 42 games for Triple-A Rochester. He ranked in Washington’s system in triples (2nd, 4), batting average (3rd, .314), home runs (3rd, 8), RBI (3rd, 32), slugging percentage (3rd, .531), OPS (3rd, .899), runs (3rd, 39), extra-base hits (4th, 18) and on-base percentage (8th, .368). García was named International League Player of the Week on April 18 after leading the league in hits (14), batting average (.519), and total bases (23) across six games from April 12-17. He recorded five multi-hit efforts in those six games.

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Nationals select the contract of Jordan Weems and recall Francisco Perez

The Washington Nationals announced the following roster moves on Tuesday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcements.

· Selected the contract of right-handed pitcher Jordan Weems
· Recalled left-handed pitcher Francisco Perez from Triple-A Rochester
· Optioned right-handed pitcher Andres Machado to Triple-A Rochester
· Designated right-handed pitcher Austin Voth for assignment

Weems, 29, went 2-1 with six saves and a 3.38 ERA in 19 games for Triple-A Rochester. He struck out 32 batters and walked just five in 24.0 innings pitched. His six saves ranked second among Nationals Minor Leaguers. In 11 outings dating to April 30, Weems struck out 23 batters while walking just two in 14.1 innings pitched.

Weems has appeared in 16 Major League games across two seasons with the Oakland Athletics (2020-21) and Arizona Diamondbacks (2021). He made his Major League debut with Oakland in 2020, pitching to a 3.21 ERA (5 ER/14.0 IP) with 18 strikeouts in nine games.

Perez, 24, joins the Nationals for his third Major League stint this season. He has pitched to a 2.51 ERA with 21 strikeouts, four walks and a .189 opponents’ batting average in 15 games for Triple-A Rochester this season.

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Orioles recall Zac Lowther

The Orioles have made the following roster moves:

  • Recalled LHP Zac Lowther from Triple-A Norfolk
  • Optioned RHP Cody Sedlock to Triple-A Norfolk after yesterday’s game

Rockies-Nationals postponed on May 27

Due to very severe weather predicted to move into the area this evening, MLB has approved the postponement of tonight’s game. 

The game will now be played on Saturday, May 28 at 12:05 PM as part of a split doubleheader.  Saturday’s originally scheduled game will begin at 6:05 PM.

Tickets and parking passes for tonight’s game will be honored at the 12:05 PM game tomorrow.

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MAY 29

BREWS & O'S AT GUINNESS OPEN GATE BREWERY

Orioles Vice President and Assistant General Manager of Analytics, Sig Mejdal, will be guest bartending alongside staff members and visiting with Orioles fans at the Guinness Open Gate Brewery from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

 

MAY 31

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Orioles announce 2022 Birdland Summer Music Series

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ORIOLES ANNOUNCE 2022 BIRDLAND SUMMER MUSIC SERIES, PRESENTED BY MILLER LITE 

The Orioles today announced the return of the Birdland Summer Music Series, presented by Miller Lite, which includes three postgame concerts at Oriole Park at Camden Yards throughout the summer. This year’s lineup is highlighted by performances from Grammy-nominated rapper FLO RIDA on Friday, June 17; popular 90s artists, including Baltimore’s own DRU HILL, with special performances from SISQÓ and Platinum-selling SMASH MOUTH as part of the on-going celebration of the 30th anniversary of Oriole Park at Camden Yards on Saturday, August 6; and British rock band THE STRUTS on Saturday, September 10.

 

Birdland Summer Music Series Schedule, presented by Miller Lite

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Orioles make roster moves

The Orioles have made the following roster moves:

  • Recalled RHP Marcos Diplán from Triple-A Norfolk
  • Recalled RHP Logan Gillaspie from Triple-A Norfolk
  • Recalled RHP Beau Sulser from Triple-A Norfolk. He will wear No. 67
  • Optioned RHP Mike Baumann to Triple-A Norfolk following yesterday’s game
  • Optioned INF Tyler Nevin to Triple-A Norfolk following yesterday’s game
  • Placed RHP Spenser Watkins on the 15-Day Injured List a right elbow contusion

Orioles agree to terms with John Means

The Baltimore Orioles and LHP John Means have agreed to terms on a two-year contract for the 2022-23 seasons, avoiding arbitration.

Orioles reinstate Ryan Mountcastle

The Orioles have made the following roster moves:

  • Reinstated INF Ryan Mountcastle from the 10-Day Injured List
  • Recalled RHP Mike Baumann from Triple-A Norfolk
  • Optioned RHP Logan Gillaspie to Triple-A Norfolk after yesterday’s game
  • Optioned LHP Nick Vespi to Triple-A Norfolk

O's promote Rutschman

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The Orioles have made the following roster moves:

 

  • Selected the contract of C Adley Rutschman from Triple-A Norfolk. He will wear No. 35 and his first appearance will be his Major League debut.
  • Designated C Anthony Bemboom for assignment.

O's recall Gillaspie, option Bannon

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This afternoon, the Orioles made the following roster moves:

  • Recalled RHP Logan Gillaspie from Triple-A Norfolk. He will wear No. 71 and his first appearance will be his Major League debut.
  • Optioned INF Rylan Bannon to Triple-A Norfolk.

O's select Vespi's contract, designate Allen

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This afternoon, the Orioles made the following roster moves:

  • Selected the contract of LHP Nick Vespi from Triple-A Norfolk. He will wear No. 79 and his first appearance will be his Major League debut.
  • Designated LHP Logan Allen for assignment.

The Orioles 40-man roster currently has 40 players.

 

Claim Sulser, DFA Fry

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This afternoon, the Orioles made the following roster moves:

  • Claimed RHP Beau Sulser off waivers from the Pittsburgh Pirates and optioned him to Triple-A Norfolk.
  • Designated LHP Paul Fry for assignment.

Recall McKenna, option Reyes

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This afternoon, the Orioles made the following roster moves:

  • Recalled OF Ryan McKenna from Triple-A Norfolk.
  • Optioned RHP Denyi Reyes to Triple-A Norfolk after yesterday’s game.

López reinstated, Mountcastle placed on IL

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This afternoon, the Orioles made the following roster moves:

 

  • Reinstated RHP Jorge López from the Bereavement List.
  • Placed INF Ryan Mountcastle on the 10-Day Injured List with a left wrist forearm strain, retroactive to 5/11.

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1992 TICKET PRICING EXTENDED

The Orioles have extended their 1992 throwback ticket pricing to include all home games from May 16-22. Ticket prices range from $4 bleachers to $18 box seats, while supplies last. Fans can purchase these tickets by entering coupon code ‘1992’ prior to selecting their seats. Visit Orioles.com/1992 for more information and to purchase tickets.

 

MAY 14

Orioles JR. RBI, presented by Pepsi Stronger Together

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Nationals select the contract of Carl Edwards Jr.

The Washington Nationals announced the following roster moves on Tuesday.

· Selected the contract of right-handed pitcher Carl Edwards Jr.

· Optioned right-handed pitcher Andres Machado to Triple-A Rochester

· Transferred right-handed pitcher Mason Thompson to the 60-day Injured List

Edwards Jr., 30, joins the Nationals after going 1–0 with three saves and 0.63 ERA (1 ER/14.1 1 IP) in 13 games for Triple-A Rochester. He struck out 17 batters, walked four and held opposing batters to an .068 average (3-for-44). Edwards Jr. allowed his only earned run on April 8 at Toledo (CLE) and went on to toss 11.2 innings of scoreless relief — with just one hit allowed — in his next 11 appearances. He did not allow a base runner in four appearances prior to having his contract selected.

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Orioles place Jorge López on bereavement list

This afternoon, the Orioles made the following roster moves:

  • Placed RHP Jorge López on the Bereavement List
  • Recalled RHP Travis Lakins, Sr. from Triple-A Norfolk

May 7 Orioles-Royals game postponed

Tonight’s scheduled game between the Orioles and Royals has been postponed due to inclement weather. The game will be made up on Monday, May 9 at 12:05 p.m. ET.

Tickets for tonight’s postponed game will be valid for the May 9 game, no exchange necessary. If you are unable to attend the makeup date no action is required. We will reach out via email to all ticket holders unable to attend the May 9 makeup date with an offer for complimentary tickets in a similar seating area for a wide variety of game options later this season. For more information, please visit Orioles.com/Weather

The game will be broadcast on MASN and on the Orioles Radio Network, including the flagship station of Hearst Baltimore’s 98 Rock FM and WBAL NewsRadio AM/FM.  

Complimentary tickets are non-exchangeable and must be used for Monday’s makeup date. 

Fans who purchased tickets on StubHub for tonight’s game will need to contact StubHub regarding their policy for postponed events.