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Adley Rutschman went 2-for-4 with a home run on Sunday against the Reds.

Fantasy Impact: Rutschman's home run was the lone bright spot in an ugly loss for the Orioles. He is hitting .208 now on the year with four home runs.

Category: Game Recaps


Charlie Morton hit hard Sunday

Mon, Apr 21st 1:49am EDT
By Ari Koslow

Charlie Morton allowed seven runs on seven hits over 2 1/3 innings with two strikeouts and four walks in a loss on Sunday against the Reds.

Fantasy Impact: Morton allowed one run in the second inning before things got ugly for the veteran the next frame. He remains off the fantasy radar with a start against the Tigers next.

Category: Game Recaps


Scott Blewett traded to Braves

Mon, Apr 21st 12:10am EDT
By Ari Koslow

The Braves acquired Scott Blewett from the Orioles for cash considerations.

Fantasy Impact: Blewett was designated for assignment by Baltimore on Saturday. He'll add extra relief depth for Atlanta.

Category: Transactions


Zach Eflin progressed to throwing on flat ground from 120 feet.

Fantasy Impact: Eflin is continuing to work his way back on his throwing program. The next step for him will be getting in a bullpen session.

Category: Injury Updates


Heston Kjerstad (elbow) is not in the lineup for the Baltimore Orioles against the Cincinnati Reds Sunday. (Source: Baltimore Orioles on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Kjerstad will receive the afternoon off after exiting Saturday’s contest early with the elbow injury, with Ramon Laureano batting ninth and starting in left field for manager Brandon Hyde against the Reds Sunday.


Ryan Mountcastle is back in the lineup for the Baltimore Orioles against the Cincinnati Reds Sunday. (Source: Baltimore Orioles on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Mountcastle returns after sitting out for rest Saturday, starting at first base and batting fifth against the Reds for manager Brandon Hyde Sunday.


Tyler O’Neill is missing from the lineup for the Baltimore Orioles against the Cincinnati Reds Sunday. (Source: Baltimore Orioles on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: O’Neill will receive the afternoon off for rest, with Ryan O’Hearn batting cleanup and starting in right field for manager Brandon Hyde against the Reds Sunday.


Felix Bautista struck out one batter in a perfect inning to earn the save in Saturday's win over the Reds.

Fantasy Impact: Bautista continues a strong stretch on the mound in relief, holding opponents scoreless in each of his last four appearances. The right-hander continues to make progress after missing the entire 2024 season due to injury for fantasy managers and should return to the explosive closing option fantasy managers are clamoring for at the back end of the Baltimore bullpen. After today’s performance, Bautista now holds a 3.00 ERA and 1.67 WHIP with two saves across six appearances this season.

Category: Game Recaps


Brandon Young allowed three earned runs on seven hits and three walks while striking out three over four innings in Saturday's victory against the Reds.

Fantasy Impact: Young fought command issues in his first major league start Saturday, walking three and allowing seven hits against the Reds. Fantasy managers will need to monitor the right-hander's status with the big-league club as the season moves forward.

Category: Game Recaps


Ramon Laureano went 2-for-4 in the win over the Reds, driving in three runs with two home runs and scoring twice.

Fantasy Impact: Laureano has made an impact at the plate of late, homering and driving in runs in two of his last three games for the Orioles. The outfielder remains a mostly reserve option in the Baltimore lineup as the season continues. After today’s win, Laureano has a .190 batting average with three home runs and four RBIs through 13 games this season.

Category: Game Recaps


Cedric Mullins II went 1-for-3 in the win over the Reds with a home run, one RBI, two runs scored, two walks, and one strikeout.

Fantasy Impact: The outfielder continues to flash power at the plate, homering in three of his last five games for the Orioles. The outfielder will look to remain a productive option as part of a slow-starting Baltimore lineup to this point. After today’s win, Mullins has a .290 batting average with six home runs and 19 RBI across 19 games this season.

Category: Game Recaps


Jordan Westburg went 1-for-5 in the win against the Reds, contributing a home run and an RBI while crossing the plate once.

Fantasy Impact: Westburg has struggled at the plate for the Orioles of late, driving in runs for the first time in 11 games Saturday. After today’s victory, Westburg is hitting .176 with four home runs, five RBI, and 10 runs scored across 17 games this season.

Category: Game Recaps


Gunnar Henderson went 2-for-3 in win over the Reds with a home run, a double, two runs scored, and two RBI, while also walking twice and not striking out.

Fantasy Impact: The slugger continues to fight through struggles at the plate, homering and driving in runs in two of his last three games for the Orioles. After today’s victory against Cincinnati, Henderson’s season tally now stands at a .245 batting average with 13 hits, three RBI, and nine runs scored across 13 games played.

Category: Game Recaps


Ryan O’Hearn is back in the lineup for the Baltimore Orioles against the Cincinnati Reds Saturday. (Source: Baltimore Orioles on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: O’Hearn returns after sitting out Friday night, starting at first base and batting cleanup against the Reds for manager Brandon Hyde Saturday.


Jackson Holliday returns to the lineup for the Baltimore Orioles against the Cincinnati Reds Saturday. (Source: Baltimore Orioles on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Holliday is back after sitting on the bench Friday night, batting eighth and starting at second base for manager Brandon Hyde against the Reds Saturday.


Kyle Gibson will make his next rehab start on Sunday for Triple-A Norfolk. (Source: Matt Weyrich on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Gibson was built up to 3 2/3 innings and 63 pitches in his last rehab start. He could be ready to join the Orioles soon.


Cade Povich allowed seven earned runs on six hits and five walks while striking out four over 3.1 innings in Friday's loss to the Reds.

Fantasy Impact: After today’s performance, Povich now has a 7.85 ERA and 2.13 WHIP to go with an 0-2 record across four starts. Povich is struggling on the mound this season and should not be considered for fantasy lineups.

Category: Game Recaps


Orioles starter Tomoyuki Sugano (2-1) earned his second win and first quality start Thursday against the Guardians, allowing two runs on five hits over seven innings. He issued no walks and struck out three. Both runs scored on back-to-back solo homers in the third inning.

Fantasy Impact: Through four starts (21 innings), Sugano holds a 2-1 record with a 3.43 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, and an 8:5 K:BB ratio. He is scheduled to face the Nationals in his next outing.

Category: Game Recaps


Andrew Kittredge is targeting a return for the Orioles at the end of May. (Source: Jake Rill on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Kittredge is on track to face live hitters next week. He is shooting for a return in about one month.

Category: Injury Updates


Ramón Urías is not in the Orioles’ starting lineup against the Reds.

Fantasy Impact: After starting at third base last game, the righty sits Friday as the Orioles face Andrew Abbott from the Reds.


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