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CBS News
a day ago
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- CBS News
Baltimore Orioles reinstate Adley Rutschman and Keegan Akin, but Félix Bautista won't return soon
The Baltimore Orioles reinstated catcher Adley Rutschman from the 10-day injured list Monday and fortified their depleted bullpen by bringing back lefty Keegan Akin from the IL. The return of Akin coincided with the news that closer Félix Bautista will endure an extended stay on the 15-day IL with a right shoulder injury that has kept him sidelined since July 24. "An MRI (determined) there was a lot of swelling in the shoulder," interim manger Tony Mansolino said. "We can't quite make a determination yet, or diagnose it until the swelling goes down. That's going to be probably more weeks than days." Bautista underwent Tommy John surgery in October of 2023 before returning this season to reclaim his role as the team's closer. The right-hander is 1-1 with a 2.60 ERA and 17 saves for the last-place club. "It's incredibly disappointing," Mansolino said of Bautista's latest injury. "He's an important part of the Baltimore Orioles. A very unfortunate set of circumstances." The return of Rutschman should improve the team's offense and lift the mood in the clubhouse. Rutschman — the top overall pick in the 2019 draft — was batting .227 with eight homers and 20 RBIs before going on the IL on June 20 with a left oblique strain. "It's a big piece. He walked into the room and brought a lot of energy, right away," Mansolino said. "Lot of smiles, lot of hugs." Akin missed 21 games with left shoulder inflammation. He's 3-0 with a 3.32 ERA. Baltimore cleared roster space for Rutschman and Akin by optioning pitcher Yaramil Hiraldo to Triple-A Norfolk and designating catcher Jacob Stallings for assignment.
Reuters
3 days ago
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- Reuters
Orioles have momentum, while Rockies get fresh start in finale
July 27 - Too bad for the Baltimore Orioles that they can't carry over some of their excess to the series finale against the Colorado Rockies. The teams meet Sunday afternoon in Baltimore, where the Orioles poured it on for an 18-0 romp Saturday night to even the series. It's the type of feel-good situation that has been lacking for much of the season around the Orioles. "It's kind of one of those nights," Baltimore interim manager Tony Mansolino said, this time referring to that in a positive light. "I feel like everybody for the most part put good swings on the ball. Just proud of our guys, and despite everything kind of surrounding us right now with trades and not meeting expectations and everything." Baltimore produced the most lopsided shutout victory in team history, eclipsing a 17-0 result against the Chicago White Sox in 1969. The Rockies reached another new depth, becoming the first team since at least 1901 to suffer two shutout losses by 18 or more runs in the same season. They lost 21-0 at home to the San Diego Padres on May 11. Colorado interim manager Warren Schaeffer chose to look ahead. "Get back to work and win a series (Sunday)," he said. "To get beat 18-0, we have a chance to win a series (Sunday), which we're going to go for." The quick turnaround might be a blessing for the Rockies, who won't want to harp long on how their three-game winning streak came to a halt. The Rockies had Warming Bernabel in his big-league debut Saturday night, playing as a first baseman and third baseman. He went 1-for 3. "That's awesome to see Bernabel come up there and get his first knock," Schaeffer said. "You could tell he wanted it bad." Bernabel is the 10th player to make a debut in the majors with Colorado this year. Among the big offense Saturday, Baltimore outfielder Cedric Mullins belted his 100th career home run. "Cedric is a guy that we love internally, and I feel like externally he's loved, as well, by the fans," Mansolino said. "Yeah, I am happy for him." There's speculation that Mullins could be a trade chip as the deadline for deals is less than a week away. So that makes games this weekend in Baltimore potentially ripe with sentiment. "I got drafted by Baltimore and just one of those things where you just feel welcome," Mullins said. "The engagement that I have with the fans over the course of the years has been nothing short of awesome. It's just been fun, really fun being here." Baltimore right-hander Tomoyuki Sugano (7-5, 4.54 ERA) will aim to be in bounce-back mode after logging a season-low 3 2/3 innings in his most recent start Monday at Cleveland. He gave up four runs (three earned) in that no-decision, which also included his season-high four walks. The Rockies have left-hander Austin Gomber (0-4, 6.03) lined up as their starting pitcher. Colorado has lost in his last six starts, though he's coming off his first outing of the season when he didn't yield a walk in 5 2/3 innings against the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday. Gomber has pitched in parts of eight major league seasons, but he has made just one appearance against the Orioles. He lost that outing, giving up three runs in six innings last August. --Field Level Media
Toronto Star
5 days ago
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- Toronto Star
Orioles closer Félix Bautista placed on injured list with right shoulder discomfort
CLEVELAND (AP) — Baltimore Orioles closer Félix Bautista, who is tied for sixth in the American League with 19 saves, was placed on the 15-day injured list Thursday with right shoulder discomfort. Interim manager Tony Mansolino said the right-hander felt uncomfortable while stretching in the bullpen Wednesday during a 3-2 loss to the Cleveland Guardians. Bautista will undergo an MRI when the Orioles return home Friday.
Washington Post
5 days ago
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- Washington Post
Orioles closer Félix Bautista placed on injured list with right shoulder discomfort
CLEVELAND — Baltimore Orioles closer Félix Bautista, who is tied for sixth in the American League with 19 saves, was placed on the 15-day injured list Thursday with right shoulder discomfort. Interim manager Tony Mansolino said the right-hander felt uncomfortable while stretching in the bullpen Wednesday during a 3-2 loss to the Cleveland Guardians. Bautista will undergo an MRI when the Orioles return home Friday. 'The (dugout) phone rang in the seventh inning last night and I thought, 'That is not good,'' Mansolino said. 'Then I heard it get slammed down and knew it wasn't good. 'Félix had started his process of getting loose and that's when it flared up.' Bautista did not pitch in the first three games of the series in Cleveland, last seeing action on Sunday at Tampa Bay when he earned his 19th save in 20 opportunities. He missed the entire 2024 season while recovering from Tommy John surgery. The 30-year-old Dominican has a 1-1 record and 2.60 ERA in 35 appearances, limiting opponents to a .134 batting average over 34 2/3 innings. Bautista has struck out 50 and walked 23. 'We just have to hope it's not too serious,' Mansolino said. The Orioles will use a closer-by-committee in the short term with righty setup men Seranthony Domínguez and Yennier Cano at the front of the line. 'We're going to have to bump up their roles,' Mansolino said. 'We'll figure it out.' Bautista will not enter free agency until 2028, but is eligible for arbitration following this season. The 6-foot-8, 285-pounder is in the final year of a two-year, $2 million contract. With the Orioles out of wild-card contention, they are expected to be active sellers before the July 31 trade deadline. ___ AP MLB:
Al Arabiya
5 days ago
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- Al Arabiya
Orioles closer Félix Bautista placed on injured list with right shoulder discomfort
Baltimore Orioles closer Félix Bautista, who is tied for sixth in the American League with 19 saves, was placed on the 15-day injured list Thursday with right shoulder discomfort. Interim manager Tony Mansolino said the right-hander felt uncomfortable while stretching in the bullpen Wednesday during a 3-2 loss to the Cleveland Guardians. Bautista will undergo an MRI when the Orioles return home Friday. 'The (dugout) phone rang in the seventh inning last night, and I thought, 'That is not good,'' Mansolino said. 'Then I heard it get slammed down and knew it wasn't good. Félix had started his process of getting loose, and that's when it flared up.' Bautista did not pitch in the first three games of the series in Cleveland, last seeing action on Sunday at Tampa Bay when he earned his 19th save in 20 opportunities. He missed the entire 2024 season while recovering from Tommy John surgery. The 30-year-old Dominican has a 1-1 record and 2.60 ERA in 35 appearances, limiting opponents to a .134 batting average over 34 2/3 innings. Bautista has struck out 50 and walked 23. 'We just have to hope it's not too serious,' Mansolino said. The Orioles will use a closer-by-committee in the short term with righty setup men Seranthony Domínguez and Yennier Cano at the front of the line. 'We're going to have to bump up their roles,' Mansolino said. 'We'll figure it out.' Bautista will not enter free agency until 2028 but is eligible for arbitration following this season. The 6-foot-8 285-pounder is in the final year of a two-year 2 million contract. With the Orioles out of wild-card contention, they are expected to be active sellers before the July 31 trade deadline.
