The Orioles are shuffling their pitching staff again after another injury setback. Baltimore has placed right-hander Dean Kremer on the 15-day injured list due to a right triceps strain, the team announced Friday. Kremer, who was supposed to start against the Chicago White Sox on Saturday, is now the second Orioles starter to hit the IL in just two days.
Here’s what’s happening:
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Dean Kremer's Injury: The 28-year-old has been struggling recently, giving up 11 runs (eight earned) in his last two starts. In Monday night’s game against the Cardinals, he allowed five runs on six hits with three walks in just four innings, raising his ERA to 4.32.
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Roster Moves: To adjust, the Orioles have optioned Jonathan Heasley to Triple-A Norfolk and recalled relievers Dillon Tate and Nick Vespi. Heasley’s latest stint was short-lived, as he allowed four runs in the ninth inning of Thursday’s dramatic 8-6 win over the White Sox, which ended with a controversial interference call.
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Filling the Gaps: With Cole Irvin already stepping in for John Means, who went on the IL with a left forearm strain after feeling elbow discomfort in Wednesday’s loss to the St. Louis Cardinals, the Orioles now need another replacement. Albert Suárez is a strong candidate, having started three games earlier this season. If they look to Triple-A, pitching prospect Cade Povich, boasting a 2.08 ERA in nine starts, might get the call.
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Bullpen Reinforcements: Dillon Tate, who started the season in the Orioles' bullpen with a 2.84 ERA in 11 appearances, is back. Nick Vespi, making his third return, pitched a scoreless inning as the Orioles' 27th man on Wednesday in St. Louis.
Stay tuned to see who will take the mound for Saturday’s game, which is still listed as “TBA.” The Orioles are working hard to manage their rotation amidst these injuries and keep their season on track.
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