The Orioles have made the following roster moves:

• Claimed OF Forrest Wall off waivers from the Miami Marlins and optioned him to Triple-A Norfolk.
• Designated RHP Dillon Tate for assignment.

The Orioles’ 40-man roster currently has 40 players.

The Orioles today announced plans for Fan Appreciation Weekend, which will be held from Friday, September 20, through Sunday, September 22, when the Orioles host the Detroit Tigers for the final home series of the 2024 regular season. The weekend will feature exclusive giveaways and opportunities for fans to enjoy unforgettable experiences at Oriole Park. Fans can purchase tickets for the weekend series at Orioles.com/FanAppreciation.

On Friday evening, fans will be able to enjoy pregame music by DJ Chris Styles on the Legends Park Stage with a special appearance by the Camden Franks of the Berks Live Hot Dog Race, as part of a Hot Dog Disco. O’s alumni will be on Eutaw Street, near the New Era cap store, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. to sign autographs for fans, free of cost. All fans can stay to enjoy postgame fireworks, presented by SeatGeek.

As a thank you to the best fans in baseball, the Orioles added a GUNNAR HENDERSON t-shirt giveaway on Saturday for the first 20,000 fans, 15 and over. Gates will open to fans two hours prior to the first pitch, as part of the year-long Early Bird Saturdays, presented by Coors Light. KleptoRadio, a local favorite party band, will perform for fans in Legends Park from 2-3:45 p.m. Fans can also enjoy special happy hour deals at Legends Park from 2-4 p.m., extended an additional hour for Fan Appreciation Weekend. Deals include select $5 16 oz. domestic beers as well as $2.50 soft pretzels and popcorn. Beginning when gates open and continuing through the end of the sixth inning, fans are invited to Legends Park to write notes to their favorite O’s players and coaches wishing them good luck as they make their push for the Postseason.

The Orioles will wrap up their regular season home season on Sunday when the first 20,000 fans, 15 and over, will receive an Orioles crewneck sweatshirt. DJ Maybach will be on stage at Legends Park playing kid-friendly music beginning when gates open. In the Bullpen Picnic Area, kids can enjoy activities including coloring and friendship bracelet making, and even make posters to cheer on their favorite Orioles. Mascots from the Orioles Minor League Affiliates will also be taking photos with fans between the second and fourth, free of cost. Following the game, kids ages 4 to 14 will have the opportunity to run the bases as part of Kids Run the Bases, presented by Weis Markets.

All weekend long, randomly selected fans will be invited to participate in pregame ceremonies, including delivering the game ball and throwing a ceremonial first pitch. The weekend will also feature the Berks Live Hot Dog Race during each game, and there will be various opportunities for fans to receive prizes and giveaways and celebrate Orioles baseball throughout the ballpark and on the Orioles social media accounts.

The Orioles have made the following roster moves:

• Claimed RHP Brooks Kriske off waivers from the Cincinnati Reds and optioned him to Triple-A Norfolk.
• Designated LHP Nick Vespi for assignment.

The Orioles’ 40-man roster currently has 40 players.

The Orioles have made the following roster moves:

• Activated INF Emmanuel Rivera. He will wear No. 26.
• Selected the contract of RHP Matt Bowman from Triple-A Norfolk. He will wear No. 51.
• Recalled LHP Nick Vespi from Triple-A Norfolk.
• Optioned LHP Trevor Rogers to Triple-A Norfolk.
• Optioned RHP Colin Selby to Triple-A Norfolk.
• Optioned INF Livan Soto to Triple-A Norfolk.
• Designated LHP Bruce Zimmermann for assignment.

The Orioles’ 40-man roster currently has 40 players.

The Orioles have made the following roster moves:

• Claimed INF Emmanuel Rivera off waivers from the Miami Marlins. He has not yet reported.
• Designated INF/OF Terrin Vavra for assignment.

The Orioles’ 40-man roster currently has 40 players.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 22

1. HOU | 7:15 p.m. | Gates: 6:00 p.m. | FOX

ORANGE & BLACK GIVES BACK: Classroom Set Up at Harlem Park Elementary Middle School

As part of their Adopt-A-School initiative, members of Orange & Black Gives Back, the Orioles employee volunteer program, and current Orioles players, coaches, and their families will assist teachers at Harlem Park Elementary Middle School with setting up and decorating their classrooms in preparation for the upcoming school year. The Orioles also provided Harlem Park teachers with $7,000 in gift cards to Lakeshore Learning Store, a local educational supply store, to help purchase classroom necessities.

PITCH, HIT, AND RUN REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

The Orioles will host Major League Baseball and RCX Sports for the Pitch, Hit, and Run regional championship. The championship, which will be held at Oriole Park, is scheduled to take place from 7 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Pitch, Hit, and Run serves as an opportunity for boys and girls, ages 7 to 14, to showcase their baseball and softball skills, while also competing for a chance to attend the 2024 MLB World Series. The Orioles will provide all participants with tickets to that night’s game.

The Orioles have made the following roster moves:

• Selected the contract of LHP Cole Irvin from Triple-A Norfolk. He will start today’s game.
• Optioned RHP Dillon Tate to Triple-A Norfolk.
• Designated RHP Nick Avila for assignment 

The Orioles’ 40-man roster currently has 40 players.

The Orioles have made the following roster moves:

• Recalled RHP Colin Selby from Triple-A Norfolk. He will wear No. 60.
• Optioned LHP Cade Povich to Triple-A Norfolk after yesterday’s game.

The Orioles have made the following roster move:

• Agreed to terms on a 2024 Minor League contract with INF Jean Segura.

The Orioles have made the following roster moves:

• Activated DH/OF Eloy Jiménez. He will wear No. 72.
• Activated LHP Trevor Rogers. He will wear No. 28 and start tonight’s game.
• Activated OF Austin Slater. He will wear No. 15.
• Recalled INF Livan Soto from Triple-A Norfolk. He will wear No. 73.
• Optioned LHP Keegan Akin to Triple-A Norfolk.
• Optioned OF Heston Kjerstad to Triple-A Norfolk.
• Placed INF Jordan Westburg on the 10-day Injured List (right hand fracture).
• Designated OF Cristian Pache for assignment.

Additionally, RHP Vinny Nittoli elected free agency in lieu of accepting an outright assignment to Triple-A. The Orioles’ 40-man roster currently has 39 players.

The Orioles have made the following roster move:

• Returned 27^th man LHP Cade Povich to Triple-A Norfolk after today’s doubleheader.

The Orioles have made the following roster move:

• Added LHP Cade Povich from Triple-A Norfolk to serve as the 27^th man for today’s doubleheader. He will start the second game.

The Orioles have made the following roster moves:

• Activated RHP Zach Eflin. He will wear No. 24.
• Optioned RHP Bryan Baker to Triple-A Norfolk after yesterday’s game.

The Orioles today announced that they have acquired right-handed pitcher ZACH EFLIN and cash considerations from the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for minor league right-handed pitcher JACKSON BAUMEISTER, minor league infielder/outfielder MAC HORVATH, and minor league outfielder MATTHEW ETZEL. 

Eflin, 30, is 5-7 with a 4.09 ERA (50 ER/110.0 IP) with 115 hits (14 HR), 55 total runs allowed, three hit-by-pitches, 13 walks, and 87 strikeouts in 19 games, all starts, for the Rays. His 2.8 percent walk rate is the second-best among qualified pitchers in MLB this season behind Seattle’s George Kirby (2.6%), and his 5.0 walk rate since debuting in 2016 is the third-best among active qualified pitchers behind St. Louis’ Miles Mikolas (4.3%) and Los Angeles-NL’s Clayton Kershaw (4.7%). Eflin won a career-high 16 games for Tampa Bay last year, tied with Toronto’s Chris Bassitt for the most in the American League, while his 1.02 WHIP was the second-best mark in MLB behind New York-AL’s Gerrit Cole (0.98). He finished sixth in the AL Cy Young voting in 2023. The right-hander was originally selected by the San Diego Padres in the Supplemental First Round (33^rd overall) of the 2012 First-Year Player Draft out of Hagerty (FL) High School. He was acquired by the Dodgers as part of a five-player trade involving Matt Kemp on December 18, 2014, and by the Philadelphia Phillies in a three-player move for Jimmy Rollins on December 19, 2014. Eflin signed a three-year contract with the Rays in December 2022 that runs through the 2025 season.

Baumeister, 22, is 1-3 with a 3.06 ERA (24 ER/70.2 IP) with 53 hits (3 HR), 31 total runs, seven hit-by-pitches, 43 walks, and 91 strikeouts in 18 games, all starts, with High-A Aberdeen. He was selected by the Orioles in the Compensation B Round (63^rd overall) of the 2023 First-Year Player Draft out of Florida State University. Baumeister is ranked as the No. 17 O’s prospect and No. 6 Orioles pitching prospect by MLB Pipeline.

Horvath, 23, is slashing .232/.328/.417 (63-for-271) with 19 doubles, two triples, nine home runs, 40 runs scored, 41 RBI, four hit-by-pitches, 37 walks, and 26 stolen bases in 71 games with High-A Aberdeen. He was originally selected by the Orioles in the Compensation B Round (53^rd overall) of the 2023 First-Year Player Draft out of the University of North Carolina. Horvath is ranked as the No. 10 O’s prospect by MLB Pipeline.

Etzel, 22, is batting .289/.363/.445 (87-for-301) with 15 doubles, seven triples, six homers, 46 runs scored, 47 RBI, two hit-by-pitches, 36 walks (2 IBB), and 41 stolen bases in 83 combined games between Double-A Bowie and High-A Aberdeen. He was originally selected by the Orioles in the 10^th round of the 2023 First-Year Player Draft out of the University of Southern Mississippi.

The Orioles today announced that they have acquired right-handed pitcher SERANTHONY DOMÍNGUEZ and outfielder CRISTIAN PACHE from the Philadelphia Phillies in exchange for outfielder AUSTIN HAYS.

Domínguez, 29, is 3-2 with one save and a 4.75 ERA (19 ER/36.0 IP), with 32 hits (6 HR), 22 total runs allowed, 12 walks, two hit batters, and 40 strikeouts in 38 relief appearances this season for the Phillies. His fastball has averaged 97.6 mph in 2024, which ranks in the top-five percent of MLB, per Statcast. He suffered a right elbow ulnar collateral ligament injury in 2019 that required UCL reconstruction surgery (Tommy John) in 2020 and missed most of the 2021 season. Despite having three years affected by injury, Domínguez’s 230 games since 2018 are the most by a Phillies pitcher in that time. He is 19-17 with a 3.55 ERA (87 ER/220.2 IP) across six MLB seasons. The right-hander was originally signed as an international free agent by Philadelphia out of Esperanza, Dominican Republic in October 2011. Domínguez has a club option for the 2025 season.

Pache (pronounced PAH-chay), 25, is slashing .202/.288/.269 (21-for-104) with five doubles, one triple, nine runs scored, nine RBI, and 13 walks in 50 games (30 starts) with the Phillies this season. He has appeared in 29 games (18 GS) in center field, 18 games (12 GS) in left field, and one in right field while compiling three Defensive Runs Saved and four Outs Above Average. Pache was acquired by Philadelphia from the Oakland Athletics on March 29, 2023, and by the A’s from the Atlanta Braves as part of a five-player trade sending Matt Olson to the Braves on March 14, 2022. He was originally signed as an international free agent by Atlanta out of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic in July 2015.

Hays, 29, is batting .255/.316/.395 (40-for-157) with 13 doubles, three homers, 18 runs scored, 14 RBI, six hit-by-pitches, and nine walks in 63 games (38 GS) with the Orioles in 2024. He was the team’s nominee for the Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association’s 2022 Heart & Hustle Award, presented to one player from each major league team based on the passion, desire, and work ethic demonstrated both on and off the field. He started in center field for the American League in the All-Star Game last year and ranks in the top 50 in O’s history (since 1954) in doubles (36^th, 121), runs (47^th, 269), home runs (T-47^th, 66), RBI (49^th, 242), and hits (50^th, 510). Hays was originally selected by Baltimore in the third round (91^st overall) of the 2016 First-Year Player Draft out of Jacksonville University (FL).

To make room on the 40-man roster, right-handed pitcher LEVI STOUDT has been designated for assignment.

The Orioles today announced their 2025 regular season schedule. Baltimore will open the 2025 season on Thursday, March 27, in Toronto against the Blue Jays. The O’s will celebrate their Home Opener on Monday, March 31, against the Boston Red Sox.

Following an off day on Tuesday, April 1, the Orioles play two more games against the Red Sox before embarking on a six-game road trip to face the Kansas City Royals and Arizona Diamondbacks from April 4-9. Baltimore’s first true homestand is the team’s longest of the season, featuring three games each against the Blue Jays, Cleveland Guardians, and Cincinnati Reds from April 11-20.

DIVISION RIVALS: The Orioles will play four series each against American League East foes, two at home and two on the road, for 13 games against each divisional rival. Baltimore will host the Red Sox and New York Yankees at Oriole Park for seven games and the Blue Jays and Tampa Bay Rays for six. Thirteen of the Orioles’ final 16 games are against divisional opponents, including the final 10, which includes seven at home against the Yankees (September 18-21) and Rays (September 23-25), and the final series of the season coming in New York (September 26-28). 

WEEKEND WARRIORS: Baltimore will host 13 weekend series, including three against AL East rivals: the Blue Jays (April 11-13), Rays (June 27-29), and Yankees (September 18-21).

HOLIDAY SCHEDULE: The home schedule features three games played on holidays, including Easter Sunday (April 20 vs. Cincinnati), Memorial Day (May 26 vs. St. Louis), and Father’s Day (June 15 vs. Los Angeles-AL).

The Baltimore Orioles today made eight selections on Day Two of the 2024 First-Year Player Draft, completing Rounds 3-10. The Orioles started the day by selecting outfielder AUSTIN OVERN at No. 97 overall from the University of Southern California. The Orioles also selected right-handed pitcher CHASE ALLSUP at No. 127 overall from Auburn University (AL), catcher RYAN STAFFORD at No. 160 overall from California Polytechnic State University, shortstop DJ LAYTON at No. 189 overall from Charlotte Christian High School (NC), left-handed pitcher CARSON DORSEY at No. 219 overall from Florida State University, catcher COLIN TUFT at No. 249 from Tulane University (LA), right-handed pitcher JACK CROWDER at No. 279 from the University of Illinois, and right-handed pitcher CHRISTIAN RODRIGUEZ at No. 309 from California State University, Fullerton. 

Overn, 21, slashed .270/.349/.461 (65-for-241) with 12 doubles, five triples, eight home runs, 57 runs scored, 32 RBI, 19 walks, and 17 stolen bases in 59 games during his sophomore season at Southern California. He paced the team in runs, triples, home runs, runs scored, and stolen bases and was the only Trojan to start all 59 of the team’s games. He was a two-time All-Pac-12 All-Defensive Team selection and an All-Pac-12 honorable mention in 2024. As a freshman, he set the program single season triple record with 14, helping him earn Freshman All-American honors. He was a member of the 2022 USC football team as a wide receiver. Overn attended Foothill High School (CA). He was ranked as the No. 85 overall draft prospect by Baseball America and No. 131 by MLB Pipeline.

Allsup, 21, pitched to a 4-3 record with a 5.63 ERA (39 ER/62.1 IP) and 74 strikeouts in 13 appearances (11 starts) for the Tigers during his junior season, leading the team in wins, innings, and strikeouts. In 2023 at Auburn, he made 20 appearances (eight starts) and owned a 1-2 record with a 5.47 ERA (30 ER/49.1 IP) while striking out 49 batters and securing two saves. Allsup made 23 appearances for Auburn in 2022 and posted a 3.38 ERA (11 ER/29.1 IP), notching 32 strikeouts with two saves. He attended Dothan High School in his hometown of Dothan, Ala. He was ranked as the No. 241 overall draft prospect by Baseball America.

Stafford, 21, slashed .368/.444/.568 (86-for-234) with 23 doubles, three triples, six home runs, 49 runs scored, 46 RBI, 26 walks, and 10 stolen bases in 57 games during his junior season at Cal Poly. He paced the team in hits, doubles, triples, total bases (133), and slugging, and was one of two Mustangs to play in all 57 of the team’s games. He was the 2024 All-Big West Defensive Player of the Year, a former Freshman All-American, and a one-time first and second team All-Big West honoree. He set the Cal Poly program record with 59 career doubles. Stafford attended Folsom High School (CA), where he was named first-team All-League. He was ranked as the No. 175 overall draft prospect by MLB Pipeline and No. 202 by Baseball America.

Layton, 17, attended Charlotte Christian High School (NC). He slashed .449/.532/.719 (40-for-89) with six doubles, three triples, four home runs, 30 runs scored, 34 RBI, and 18 walks in 30 games. Layton was named a 2024 Perfect Game Atlantic Region Preseason All-American honorable mention. He is committed to the University of Southern Mississippi.

The Baltimore Orioles tonight selected center fielder VANCE HONEYCUTT from the University of North Carolina with their first selection as the 22^nd overall pick of the 2024 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft. The Orioles also selected infielder GRIFF O’FERRALL at No. 32 overall from the University of Virginia and catcher ETHAN ANDERSON at No. 61 overall out of the University of Virginia.

Honeycutt, 21, slashed .318/.410/.714 (81-for-255) with 13 doubles, two triples, 28 home runs, 88 runs scored, 70 RBI, 36 walks, and 28 stolen bases in 62 games during his junior season. He is the first two-time ACC Defensive Player of the Year in league history (2023 & 2024). He broke the UNC record for home runs in a career (65) and single season (28, 2024). Honeycutt was named a First-Team All-American by the American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA), College Baseball Foundation, D1Baseball.com, and Perfect Game and recognized as a Second-Team All-American by Baseball America. A native of Salisbury, N.C., Honeycutt attended Salisbury High School, where he helped the school win the 2021 North Carolina High School Athletic Association baseball 2A state championship. He was drafted in the 20^th round of the 2021 First-Year Player Draft by the San Francisco Giants but did not sign. He was ranked as the No. 13 overall draft prospect by Baseball America and No. 22 by MLB Pipeline.

O’Ferrall, 21, slashed .324/.367/.454 (92-for-284) with 20 doubles, one triple, five home runs, 64 runs scored, 52 RBI, 22 walks, and 17 stolen bases in 63 games during his junior season. He won the Brooks Wallace Award in 2024, annually bestowed on the nation’s top shortstop by the College Baseball Hall of Fame, becoming the first Wallace Award winner in program history. O’Ferrall earned First-Team All-ACC honors for the second consecutive season. He struck out once every 11.8 at-bats, statistically the toughest hitter to strike out in the ACC. He attended St. Christopher’s High School (Va.), where he was named Virginia Gatorade Player of the Year. He was ranked as the No. 38 overall draft prospect by MLB Pipeline.

Anderson, 20, slashed .331/.435/.508 (82-for-248) with 20 doubles, eight home runs, 67 runs scored, 40 RBI, 40 walks, and five stolen bases in 63 games during his junior season. He earned First-Team All-ACC honors at utility and was recognized as a semifinalist for the Buster Posey Award, given annually to the nation’s top catcher. Anderson was also named a 2024 D1Baseball.com Preseason Second Team All-American after setting the program record with 26 doubles in 2023. He attended Frank W. Cox High School (Va.). He was ranked as the No. 59 overall draft prospect by Baseball America and No. 78 by MLB Pipeline.

The Draft continues with Day Two on July 15, with rounds 3-10, and Day Three on Tuesday, July 16, with rounds 11-20, with each day beginning at 2:00 p.m. ET on MLB.com.

The Orioles have made the following roster moves:

• Recalled OF Kyle Stowers from Triple-A Norfolk.
• Placed OF Heston Kjerstad on the 7-day concussion Injured List.

The Orioles have made the following roster moves:

• Selected the contract of RHP Vinny Nittoli from Triple-A Norfolk. He will wear No. 67.
• Optioned LHP Cade Povich to Triple-A Norfolk after yesterday’s game.
• Transferred LHP Danny Coulombe to the 60-day Injured List (left elbow surgery).

The Orioles’ 40-man roster currently has 40 players.