Orioles acquire outfielder Burdick

The Orioles today announced that they have acquired outfielder PEYTON BURDICK from the Miami Marlins in exchange for cash considerations.

Burdick, 26, slashed .182/.270/.333 (6-for-33) with two doubles, one home run, four runs scored, two RBI, three walks, and one stolen base in 14 games for the Marlins last season, appearing at all three outfield positions. He began the year at Triple-A Jacksonville, where he slashed .293/.381/.636 (29-for-99) with four doubles, 10 home runs, 24 runs scored, 24 RBI, 13 walks, five stolen bases, and a 1.017 OPS in 25 games prior to being recalled by Miami on May 3. At the time of his promotion, he ranked tied for second in the International League in home runs. He was optioned back to Jacksonville on May 23, where he spent the remainder of the season. In 114 total games with the Jumbo Shrimp, he hit .219/.327/.448 (92-for-420) with 20 doubles, two triples, 24 home runs, 63 runs scored, 74 RBI, 57 walks, 12 stolen bases, and a .775 OPS. He ranked 11th in the International League in homers. Burdick did not appear on Miami’s NL Wild Card roster.

Burdick was originally selected by the Marlins in the third round (No. 82 overall) of the 2019 First-Year Player Draft out of Wright State University (OH). In his debut season in 2019, he was named an MiLB.com Organization All-Star and Midwest League Player of the Month for August. In his first full season in 2021, he was named Marlins Minor League Player of the Year, Double-A Pensacola Most Valuable Player, and MLB.com’s Marlins Prospect of the Year. He made his Major League debut on August 5, 2022, and has appeared in 46 career games for Miami.

To make room on the 40-man roster, right-handed pitcher FÉLIX BAUTISTA was placed on the 60-day Injured List with a right UCL injury. The Orioles’ 40-man roster currently has 40 players.

Orioles acquire lefty Darwinzon Hernandez from Red Sox

The Orioles today announced that they have acquired left-handed pitcher DARWINZON HERNANDEZ from the Boston Red Sox in exchange for cash considerations.

Hernandez, 26, went 0-1 with a 21.60 ERA (16 ER/6.2 IP), 14 hits, 17 total runs, four home runs, two hit batters, eight walks, and nine strikeouts in seven games with the Red Sox last season. He also appeared in 23 games (seven starts) for Triple-A Worcester in 2022. The left-hander is 3-4 with a 5.06 ERA (48 ER/85.1 IP) in 91 career MLB games (one start), all with Boston since 2019, including a 3.17 mark (17 ER/48.1 IP) in 55 combined games from 2020-21. A native of Venezuela, he was originally signed by the Red Sox as an international free agent in 2013.

Additionally, infielder LEWIN DÍAZ has been designated for assignment. The Orioles’ 40-man roster currently has 40 players.

Orioles release 2023 promotional schedule

The Orioles today announced their 2023 promotional schedule highlighted by ADLEY RUTSCHMAN, RYAN MOUNTCASTLE, and FÉLIX BAUTISTA Bobbleheads, multiple t-shirt nights, an Orioles Floppy Hat presented by Miller Lite, Birdland Hawaiian Shirt, and an Orioles Purple Pride Jersey, presented by Royal Farms. The 2023 promotional schedule also features increased numbers of giveaway items, giving more fans the opportunity to receive promotional items at the gates prior to the game.

Baltimore will celebrate its youngest fans at Kids Opening Day, presented by Weis Markets, on Sunday, April 9. As part of the celebration, fans will take home an Oriole Bird Nickelodeon Bobblehead, presented by Weis Markets. 

Orioles Legend and Hall of Famer EDDIE MURRAY will be honored as part of the 40th anniversary of the 1983 World Series on Saturday, August 5, when fans will receive an Eddie Murray Bobblehead, presented by Royal Farms.

Fans will also receive an Adley Rutschman Bobblehead Inspired By Captain America as part of the first-ever Marvel Super HeroTM Night on Saturday, June 10.

Returning this year are popular fan favorites, including the Orioles Floppy Hat, presented by Miller Lite, on Friday, June 30, Birdland Hawaiian Shirt on Saturday, July 1, and Orioles Soccer Jersey, presented by Pepsi Zero Sugar, on Saturday, July 15.

Orioles add three players on minor league deals

The Orioles have made the following roster moves:

  • Agreed to terms on 2023 minor league contracts with RHP Eduard Bazardo, RHP Wandisson Charles, and RHP Kyle Dowdy.

Orioles to host first 'O'stoberfest' at Oriole Park

Orioles to host first 'O'stoberfest' at Oriole Park
Exclusive ticket packages include a pregame party and limited-edition ceramic beer stein The Orioles invite all fans, ages 21 and over, to enjoy an Oktoberfest celebration when the Orioles host the first 'O'stoberfest' at Oriole Park on Friday, September 28, prior to the club's 7:05 p.m. ET game against the Houston Astros. A limited number of all-inclusive ticket packages are available, featuring an exclusive pregame party in the bullpen picnic area, a game ticket in the left field lower...

Orioles announce 2019 schedule

Orioles announce 2019 schedule
Home opener slated for April 4 at Oriole Park against the New York Yankees The Orioles today announced that their 2019 home opener will be on Thursday, April 4, at Oriole Park against the New York Yankees at 3:05 p.m. ET, following a season-opening, six-game road trip to New York-AL and Toronto. The club will open the 2019 season one week earlier at Yankee Stadium against the Yankees on Thursday, March 28. The Orioles will again host each American League East divisional opponent for three...

Orioles make four roster moves

Orioles make four roster moves
The Orioles today announced that they have signed RHP Tommy Hunter to a major league contract, recalled RHP Oliver Drake from Triple-A Norfolk, and designated LHP T.J. McFarland and OF Julio Borbon for assignment. Hunter, 30, went 2-2 with a 3.74 ERA (9 ER/21.2 IP) over 21 games with the Cleveland Indians this season. In parts of five seasons with the Orioles from 2011-15, Hunter went 21-20 with a 4.22 ERA (185 ER/394.2 IP) and 257 strikeouts. Over 305 career major league games, he has gone...

Orioles reinstate LHP T.J. McFarland from the disabled list; designate RHP Logan Ondrusek for assignment

Orioles reinstate LHP T.J. McFarland from the disabled list; designate RHP Logan Ondrusek for assignment
The Orioles today announced that they have reinstated LHP T.J. McFarland from the 15-day disabled list and designated RHP Logan Ondrusek for assignment off the 25-man roster. McFarland, 27, was placed on the 15-day disabled list on June 30 (retroactive to June 29) with left knee inflammation. Over five rehabilitation games (four starts) between the GCL Orioles (one game), Class A-Advanced Frederick (two games), and Double-A Bowie (two games), he pitched to a 6.48 ERA (6 ER/8.1 IP) with eight...

Orioles recall Tyler Wilson from Triple-A Norfolk; place Darren O'Day on the disabled list

 Orioles recall Tyler Wilson from Triple-A Norfolk; place Darren O'Day on the disabled list
The Orioles today announced that they have recalled right-hander Tyler Wilson from Triple-A Norfolk and placed right-hander Darren O'Day on the 15-day disabled list (retroactive to August 12) with a right shoulder rotator cuff strain. Wilson, 26, has gone 4-6 with a 4.98 ERA (47 ER/85.0 IP) in 17 games (13 starts) with the Orioles this season. Over 26 career major league games (18 starts), he is 6-8 with a 4.54 ERA (61 ER/121.0 IP). The 2014 Orioles Jim Palmer Minor League Pitcher of the Year...

Orioles recall LHP Donnie Hart from Double-A Bowie

Orioles recall LHP Donnie Hart from Double-A Bowie
The Orioles today announced that they have recalled LHP Donnie Hart from Double-A Bowie. Hart, 25, went 3-1 with a 2.72 ERA (14 ER/46.1 IP) and 50 strikeouts over 40 games with Double-A Bowie this season. Over 132 career minor league games, he went 13-7 with a 2.40 ERA (41 ER/154.0 IP) and 153 strikeouts. Hart made his Major League debut on July 17 at Tampa Bay and tossed 2.2 scoreless innings in three games with the Orioles this season.

Orioles option RHP Logan Ondrusek to Double-A Bowie

Orioles option RHP Logan Ondrusek to Double-A Bowie
The Orioles today announced that they have optioned RHP Logan Ondrusek to Double-A Bowie. Ondrusek, 31, pitched to a 6.75 ERA (4 ER/5.1 IP) over six games with the Orioles this season. In 287 career Major League games, he went 21-11 with a 3.95 ERA (121 ER/276.0 IP) and 216 strikeouts. Ondrusek was signed to a Major League contract on July 29 after pitching for the Yakult Swallows of the Japan Central League over parts of the last two seasons.

Orioles recall catcher Francisco Pena from Triple-A Norfolk, place catcher Caleb Joseph on 15-day disabled list

Orioles recall catcher Francisco Pena from Triple-A Norfolk, place catcher Caleb Joseph on 15-day disabled list
The Orioles today announced that they have recalled catcher Francisco Pena from Triple-A Norfolk and placed catcher Caleb Joseph on the 15-day disabled list with a testicular injury suffered in the May 30 game vs. Boston. Peña, 26, batted .200/.241/.250 (16-for-80) with two doubles, a triple, and six RBI in 24 games with Triple-A Norfolk this season. He hit safely in five of his last six games with the Tides, batting .353/.421/.353 (6-for-17) in that span. Over 808 career minor league...

Orioles recall RHP Preston Guilmet from Triple-A Norfolk

Orioles recall RHP Preston Guilmet from Triple-A Norfolk
The Orioles today announced that they have recalled RHP Preston Guilmet (pronounced GILL-met) from Triple-A Norfolk. Guilmet, 26, is 2-1 with a 5.65 ERA (14.1IP, 9ER) and four saves in 12 games for the Tides since being acquired from the Cleveland organization on April 7. In 2013, Guilmet posted a 1.68 ERA (64.1IP, 12ER), 20 saves and 10.1 strikeouts per 9.0 in 49 games with Triple-A Columbus. He was selected in the ninth round of the 2009 First Year Player Draft out of the University of...

Orioles to host Fall Instructional League in Sarasota

Orioles to host Fall Instructional League in Sarasota
The Baltimore Orioles will host the team's Fall Instructional League at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota with games that are free and open to the public from September 16 through October 8. The Instructional League program focuses on specific individual development while providing additional playing time to accelerate a player's progress through the minor league system. Games are played on the Main Field, with parking available in the East Lot at no charge. Spectators may enter the ballpark...

Orioles recall catcher Luis Exposito from Triple-A Norfolk; Catcher Taylor Teagarden placed on 15-day disabled list

Orioles recall catcher Luis Exposito from Triple-A Norfolk; Catcher Taylor Teagarden placed on 15-day disabled list
The Orioles today announced that they have recalled catcher Luis Exposito from Triple-A Norfolk and placed catcher Taylor Teagarden on the 15-day disabled list with a dislocated left thumb. Exposito, 26, has played in 16 games for the Tides this season, batting .218/.254/.273 in 59 plate appearances. He made his major league debut last season for the Orioles and picked up his first major league hit on May 10. Teagarden, 29, has appeared in four games for the Orioles this season, going...

Orioles acquire LHP Joe Saunders from Arizona in exchange for RHP Matt Lindstrom

Orioles acquire LHP Joe Saunders from Arizona in exchange for RHP Matt Lindstrom
The Orioles today announced that they have acquired LHP Joe Saunders and cash considerations from the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for RHP Matt Lindstrom and a player to be named later. RHP Jake Arrieta has been recalled from Triple-A Norfolk to take Lindstrom's place on the 25-man roster for today's game. Saunders, 31, is 6-10 with a 4.22 ERA (130.0IP, 61ER) in 21 starts for Arizona this season. The eight-year veteran is 75-62 with a 4.17 ERA (1116.2IP, 517ER) in 182 career starts...

Orioles acquire LHP Joe Saunders from Arizona in exchange for RHP Matt Lindstrom

Orioles acquire LHP Joe Saunders from Arizona in exchange for RHP Matt Lindstrom
The Orioles today announced that they have acquired LHP Joe Saunders and cash considerations from the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for RHP Matt Lindstrom and a player to be named later. RHP Jake Arrieta has been recalled from Triple-A Norfolk to take Lindstrom's place on the 25-man roster for today's game. Saunders, 31, is 6-10 with a 4.22 ERA (130.0IP, 61ER) in 21 starts for Arizona this season. The eight-year veteran is 75-62 with a 4.17 ERA (1116.2IP, 517ER) in 182 career starts...

Orioles reinstate 2B Brian Roberts from 60-day disabled list; option infielder Steve Tolleson to Norfolk

Orioles reinstate 2B Brian Roberts from 60-day disabled list; option infielder Steve Tolleson to Norfolk
The Orioles today announced that they have reinstated 2B Brian Roberts from the 60-day disabled list. To make room for Roberts on the roster, the club has optioned INF Steve Tolleson to Triple-A Norfolk and transferred OF Nolan Reimold to the 60-day disabled list. Roberts has been on the disabled list with a concussion since May 17, 2011. He batted .238/.340/.429 with five doubles, a home run, five RBI and six runs in a 14 game rehabilitation assignment with Single-A Delmarva (two games),...

Orioles disable Reimold, recall Exposito

Orioles disable Reimold, recall Exposito
The Orioles today announced that they have placed outfielder Nolan Reimold on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to May 1, with a herniated disc and recalled catcher Luis Exposito from Triple-A Norfolk. Reimold, 28, is batting .313/.333/.627 in 16 games this season. He had a career and team season-high 14-game hitting streak, April 7-29. Exposito, 28, was claimed on waivers from Boson on April 17. He batted .310/.356/.429 in 10 games with the Tides this season and will be making his...

Tommy Hunter, Oriole Bird to help open Sarasota Cal Ripken League season tonight

Tommy Hunter, Oriole Bird to help open Sarasota Cal Ripken League season tonight
Tonight, Friday, Feb. 24, Orioles pitcher Tommy Hunter and the Oriole Bird will participate in opening day festivities for the Cal Ripken Baseball League in Sarasota. Both Hunter and the Bird will greet Ripken League players and fans at the event, and Hunter will throw out the ceremonial first pitch. Ceremonies will begin at 6 p.m. at the fields, which are located at 2801 12th Street in Sarasota .