The Orioles optioned reliever Rico Garcia after yesterday’s 5-0 loss to the Athletics and recalled Beau Sulser from Triple-A Norfolk. A new arm for the bullpen in today’s makeup doubleheader with the Blue Jays at Camden Yards.
Garcia pitched yesterday and retired all four batters he faced.
Mike Baumann is on the mound for Game 1, his first major league start and 12th appearance. He faced the Blue Jays on Sept. 12, 2021 in Baltimore and allowed six runs in three innings. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. hit a two-run homer.
In Baumann’s last three starts with Norfolk, he held opponents to two earned runs and three total over 16 innings.
Gunnar Henderson is playing second base again in Game 1. Jesús Aguilar is the designated hitter.