The Orioles filled up the transaction board as they prepared for today’s game against the Yankees. Baltimore added fresh arms to the bullpen by activating Dietrich Enns and Nick Raquet. To make room, the O’s optioned Tyler Wells and designated Albert Suárez for assignment.
Enns is back from the injured list after suffering a left-foot infection while in Pittsburgh. He last pitched on April 3. Raquet made two appearances for Baltimore earlier in the season and failed to make a strong first impression.
The Orioles also added top pitching prospect Trey Gibson to the taxi squad. MLB Pipeline’s Jake Rill recently reported that Gibson will make his MLB debut tomorrow.
Kyle Bradish will get the start today as the Orioles look to even the four-game series. This feels like a big game for early May. Baltimore currently sits two games below .500 (15-17) and six games below the first place Yankees.
Taylor Ward will leadoff and play left field. Gunnar Henderson will follow at shortstop, and Adley Rutschman will catch Bradish. Pete Alonso will slot into the DH spot, which will provide Coby Mayo a chance to play first base. Tyler O’Neill and will take the other outfield corner, and Blaze Alexander will play center field. Jeremiah Jackson (second base) and Weston Wilson (third) will round out the infield.
The O’s are sending seven righties and one switch hitter out to face Yankees lefty Ryan Weathers. Weathers is 1-2 with a 3.21 ERA.
Orioles lineup:
- Taylor Ward LF
- Gunnar Henderson SS
- Adley Rutschman C
- Pete Alonso DH
- Tyler O’Neill RF
- Coby Mayo 1B
- Jeremiah Jackson 2B
- Weston Wilson 3B
- Blaze Alexander CF
Starter: RHP Kyle Bradish
