Brandon Hyde on Tyler Wells to the IL and other notes
Brandon Hyde on Tyler Wells to the IL and other notes
Steve Melewski
Orioles
The Orioles' constant run of injury issues today sent Rule 5 pick right-hander Tyler Wells to the 10-day injured list. He is dealing with right shoulder inflammation and right-hander Spenser Watkins rejoins the team to take his roster spot. Wells' season ends, but what a rookie year it was. He went 2-3 with a 4.11 ERA and four saves, the last of which came in the series opener against the Rangers on Thursday night. But last night, trying to record another save, Wells faced one batter in the...
Tyler Wells on injured list (and lineups)
Tyler Wells on injured list (and lineups)
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
Tyler Wells, the Orioles' Rule 5 pick who emerged as their closer and most trusted high-leverage reliever, won't pitch again in 2021 due to right shoulder inflammation. Wells was placed on the 10-day injured list with eight games remaining in the season. Spenser Watkins was recalled from Triple-A Norfolk. Wells, the club's second choice in the Rule 5 draft after pitcher Mac Sceroler, posted a 4.11 ERA and 0.912 WHIP with four saves and 65 strikeouts in 57 innings. He faced one batter last...
Ruiz's bat heating up, Kieboom getting MRI on forearm
Ruiz's bat heating up, Kieboom getting MRI on forearm
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
It always felt like it was only a matter of time. Keibert Ruiz's track record in the minor leagues, not to mention his approach in his first extended stint in the major leagues, suggested the hits were going to start falling in. And once those did, the power would likely follow soon thereafter. So consider what is now happening vindication for anyone with the Nationals who didn't panic when their young catcher got off to such an underwhelming start with the club earlier this month. There's...
Mullins goes 30/30, Elias on MASN and more
Mullins goes 30/30, Elias on MASN and more
Steve Melewski
Orioles
What a moment for center fielder Cedric Mullins last night as he became the Orioles' first player to hit 30 or more homers while stealing 30 or more bases in a single season. His three-run shot in the second inning was an important homer too, a three-run shot that fans call a Weaver. It gave the Orioles a 4-2 lead on Texas. They let the game get away, but the moment didn't. Mullins got a curtain call and then his teammates stayed back in the dugout as he took the field and stood alone for...
This, that and the other
This, that and the other
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
Orioles outfielder Austin Hays returned to the dugout Thursday night after hitting his 22nd home run and saw Anthony Santander flash three fingers at him. Hays turned around, made eye contact with Cedric Mullins and offered the same sign. Mullins, in return, waved his index finger at Hays. Was it a running home run count, with Mullins needing one more for 30 that night and Hays needing three to reach 25? "Yeah, that's what it was," Hays confirmed yesterday after taking his rounds of batting...
Soto's streak ends at 12, Nats lose in extras again (updated)
Soto's streak ends at 12, Nats lose in extras again (updated)
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
As captivating as it is to watch Juan Soto step to the plate and continually find ways to reach base, the truth is he can't carry the Nationals on his own. He needs some support around him. And you may be surprised to know he has had a healthy amount of support for a couple of months now, even after the Nats' late July sell-off. They entered tonight's game in Cincinnati having scored 181 runs since Aug. 15, most in the National League. And then they added seven more to the total, getting a...
Late lead gets away and Bowie is swept by Akron
Late lead gets away and Bowie is swept by Akron
Steve Melewski
Orioles
That was a very tough way for a season to end for the Double-A Bowie Baysox. They let a late 5-0 lead get away and lost 6-5 at Akron tonight as the RubberDucks scored twice in the ninth to produce a championship via a walk-off win. Akron, down 5-0, scored four runs in the eighth and two in the ninth to stun Bowie and end the year for the Baysox, who were swept three straight in the Double-A Northeast Championship Series. A costly throwing error by second baseman Cadyn Grenier scored the first...
Mullins joins 30/30 club with home run in second inning (O's lose)
Mullins joins 30/30 club with home run in second inning (O's lose)
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
Teammates waved their arms at Cedric Mullins tonight after he returned to the dugout in the bottom of the second inning. Motioning him back onto the field. Demanding, in fact, that he accept a curtain call in celebration of his 30th home run and admission into an exclusive club. One that now has its only member from the franchise. Mullins stood on the dirt track and raised his batting helmet in appreciation of the loud ovation at Camden Yards. He slapped it a couple of times, still holding it...
Hyde on Akin, Ciuffo, Baumann and more
Hyde on Akin, Ciuffo, Baumann and more
Roch Kubatko
Orioles
Today's roster moves by the Orioles leave 10 players on the 10-day or 60-day injured lists. Only starter Bruce Zimmermann is a candidate to rejoin the active roster. Keegan Akin has a left adductor strain that requires a surgical procedure. He's on the 10-day injured list, but could be moved to the 60-day if the club needs space on its 40-man roster. "He's piled up a ton of innings," said manager Brandon Hyde, "and he's going to have a procedure done in the core region that we want to...
Robles is hitting at Triple-A, but unlikely to return this season
Robles is hitting at Triple-A, but unlikely to return this season
Mark Zuckerman
Nationals
Victor Robles is playing at Triple-A exactly how the Nationals hoped he would, but it doesn't appear the club intends to call the outfielder back up to the majors before the season ends in nine days. Robles has appeared in 18 games for Rochester since the Nats demoted him Aug. 31, and entering tonight, he's batting a robust .324 (23-for-71) with eight doubles, a triple, three homers and a .952 OPS. He's also been successful on five of six stolen base attempts. "They said he's playing well,...