The Orioles sent Dean Kremer for an MRI on his right elbow/forearm at 1:20 p.m. and could have an update on his condition following tonight’s game. Otherwise, the club will provide more information Sunday morning.

Kremer was removed last night after three scoreless and hitless innings due to forearm discomfort. Afterward, interim manager Tony Mansolino said Kremer described it as “mild” and that the club’s level of concern was “pretty low.”

Chayce McDermott is on the 24-hour medical taxi squad in case Kremer is forced onto the injured list for the first time this season. Kremer would be the 29^th different player to occupy it.

McDermott switched to a short relief role with Triple-A Norfolk and allowed one run in his last 11 appearances. He worked more than one inning in only one of those games.

Prior to that stretch, McDermott was scored upon in 10 consecutive appearances after the Orioles optioned him. He allowed 37 earned runs and walked 33 batters in 35 2/3 innings.

“We’re excited for him,” Mansolino said. “It seems like the bullpen’s been a good fit for him down there.”

McDermott is pleased with how he’s adapted to the role, considering that he started 76 of his 106 career minor league games and 27 of 28 in college. He’s started twice for the Orioles in three appearances.

Consuming innings was part of the job, and not in small chunks.

“It was interesting at first just trying to get used to a different mindset and everything,” he said, “but I feel like it’s gone pretty well.”

The stuff plays up with fewer pitches.

“Only throwing one inning, you can kind of let it eat and do that,” he said. “That’s kind of been the mindset. And it’s helped offspeed pitches improve, too.

“It’s been awesome just to kind of feel out the different side of it. If it’s what gets me to the big leagues, it’s what gets me to the big leagues. If it’s what helps the team, it’s what helps the team. So I’ve enjoyed it.”

McDermott hasn’t pitched for the Orioles since May 20, when he allowed three runs and four hits in 4 2/3 innings of bulk relief in Milwaukee. A lot has changed for him, including the birth of daughter Mylee 3 ½ weeks ago.

“Obviously, I think the goal is to always be in the big leagues,” he said. “That’s what I’ve been working for, but at the same time I’ve just been trying to get used to it, and I have a baby at some, so I’ve just been enjoying that, too, and not focusing too much on where I’m at.”

The sky has cleared and the Orioles are prepping for the 2,131 celebration, hanging the numbers on the warehouse to replicate Sept. 6, 1995.

“I think the biggest thing about The Streak is the way in which Cal did it, just the class and the dignity in which he handled himself during that time, and he still does,” Mansolino said. “Very excited to be here, be able to watch this go off today, and just really excited for Cal Ripken.”

For the Dodgers

Shohei Ohtani DH
Mookie Betts SS
Teoscar Hernández RF
Freddie Freeman 1B
Alex Call LF
Andy Pages CF
Miguel Rojas 2B
Enrique Hernández 3B
Ben Rortvedt C

Yoshinobu Yamamoto RHP

Clayton Kershaw is confirmed to start Sunday’s series finale.