
Jose Espada optioned after failing to crack Orioles bullpen - Jose Espada News
The Orioles optioned Espada to minor-league camp Wednesday, with Triple-A Norfolk the expected destination to open the season.
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Jordan Westburg (elbow) participating in some baseball activities - Jordan Westburg News
While Westburg is not expected to return before May, it’s a positive sign that he’s participating in some baseball activities after receiving a platelet-rich plasma injection on February 20. He remains without a clear timeline for return, and while he’s sidelined, Coby Mayo, Blaze Alexander or Jeremiah Jackson could begin the season as the Baltimore Orioles’ primary third basemen.
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Jackson Holliday (wrist) expected to take live at-bats this week - Jackson Holliday News
Holliday said he “feels good” in his recovery after undergoing surgery in February. He is on track to return in the middle of April.
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Willy Vasquez reassigned to minor league camp - Willy Vasquez News
Vasquez was reassigned as Baltimore continues to make roster cuts. He hit .211 with one home run across 19 at-bats in spring training.
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Enoli Paredes reassigned to minor league camp - Enoli Paredes News
Paredes was reassigned as roster cuts continue to be made by Baltimore. He struggled across three appearances in spring training action.
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Cade Povich optioned to Triple-A - Cade Povich News
Povich had been competing for a spot in the Orioles starting rotation. He will open the season in Triple-A.
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Trevor Rogers named Opening Day starter - Trevor Rogers News
Rogers is headed into his second full season with the Orioles. The oft-injured lefty was sensational across 18 starts last year, offering up a 1.81 ERA, 0.90 WHIP, and 24.3% strikeout rate across 18 starts.
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Ryan Mountcastle (hand) back Saturday - Ryan Mountcastle News
Mountcastle was limited to 89 games last season due to a hamstring strain and posted a .653 OPS when available. Baltimore signed Pete Alonso to take over at first base this offseason, leaving Mountcastle's role in the lineup unsettled heading into 2026.
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Ryan Mountcastle (hand) has X-rays return negative - Ryan Mountcastle News
Mountcastle left Wednesday's spring training game early after he was hit by a pitch. The Orioles will continue to be cautious with him.
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