Cade Povich - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Undergoes elbow surgery Povich underwent surgery Wednesday to remove loose bodies from his left elbow, Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun reports.

Impact Weyrich reveals that Povich had pitched through significant discomfort down the stretch of the regular season, and the decision was made to have surgery. It's a relatively minor operation as far as elbow surgeries go, and the Orioles anticipate Povich being ready to roll for spring training. The lefty held a 4.38 ERA, 1.49 WHIP and 28:15 K:BB across 37 innings at the major-league level in 2026. Assuming health, he's likely in line to compete for a spot in the Orioles' rotation in 2027.

OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 19 • Associated Press

Sent down to Norfolk The Orioles optioned Povich to Triple-A Norfolk on Saturday, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.

Impact After giving up three earned runs in just 3.2 innings during his start against the Brewers on Friday, Povich will be sent back down to Triple-A to make room for Felix Bautista (shoulder), who returned from the 60-day IL on Saturday. Unless Povich returns to Baltimore as an injury replacement, he will finish the 2026 campaign with a 4.38 ERA, 1.49 WHIP and 28:15 K:BB across 37 MLB innings.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Short outing in return to majors Povich didn't factor into the decision in Friday's 6-5 extra-inning loss to the Brewers, giving up three runs on five hits and two walks over 3.2 innings. He struck out three.

Impact All three runs came on a Jackson Chourio homer in the second inning, but Pete Alonso tied it up with his own long ball in the next frame, and Povich avoided any other damage over 71 pitches (41 strikes). The southpaw has bounced between the big-league and Triple-A rotations all season, and over eight outings (seven starts) for Baltimore he's managed a 4.38 ERA, 1.49 WHIP and 28:15 K:BB in 37 innings. Povich will likely get one more start in the majors before the end of the regular season as the O's fight to stay in the wild-card race, and he's scheduled for a home outing next week against one of the teams currently ahead of them, the Blue Jays.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 19 • MLB.COM

Chourio's homer and Frelick's RBI single in 10th carry Brewers past Orioles 6-5

Jackson Chourio hit a three-run homer, Sal Frelick singled in the go-ahead run in the 10th inning and the surging Milwaukee Brewers beat the Baltimore Orioles 6-5

SEPTEMBER 19 • Associated Press

Officially recalled for Friday's start The Orioles recalled Povich from Triple-A Norfolk on Friday.

Impact Baltimore also announced Povich will officially start Friday's game against the Brewers. Codi Heuer was optioned to Norfolk in a corresponding move. Povich has appeared in seven games (six starts) with the Orioles this season, logging a 4.05 ERA, 1.44 WHIP and 25:13 K:BB across 33.1 innings. He's actually been worse in Triple-A, posting a 6.28 ERA, 1.43 WHIP and 69:23 K:BB over 13 starts.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

On way back to big leagues Povich will rejoin the Orioles this weekend and is likely to make a start against the Brewers, Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun reports.

Impact Povich had been slated to start for Triple-A Norfolk on Thursday, but he was scratched from that scheduled outing and could take the ball for the Orioles as soon as Friday. The left-hander has logged a 4.05 ERA and 25:13 K:BB over 33.1 frames covering six starts and one relief outing with the big club this season. With Kyle Bradish (sports hernia) done for the season, Povich could make an additional start next week.

SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned after spot start The Orioles optioned Povich to Triple-A Norfolk on Tuesday, Jacob Calvin Meyer of The Baltimore Sun reports.

Impact The move comes one day after Povich held the Rockies to one run over five innings in a spot start Monday at Coors Field. Povich will rejoin the Norfolk rotation but could get another look in the majors later this month, depending on where the Orioles are in the playoff hunt.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 1 • Associated Press

Solid in spot start Povich completed five innings against Colorado on Monday, allowing one run on five hits and three walks while striking out four batters in a no-decision.

Impact Povich was called up from Triple-A to make the start, as Baltimore decided to give their other starters extra rest. The southpaw did about as well as could be hoped for given the assignment in the Colorado altitude, surrendering just one run despite allowing at least one baserunner in all but the first inning. Povich didn't return after a lengthy rain delay halted the game before the start of the sixth inning, but he probably wouldn't have gone much deeper anyway given that he had thrown 87 pitches at that point. It remains to be seen what the Orioles plans are for him moving forward, and it's possible Povich will be sent back down to the minors if the team doesn't move to a six-man rotation.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 31 • Associated Press

Recalled to start Monday The Orioles recalled Povich from Triple-A Norfolk on Monday, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.

Impact Povich will draw a spot start Monday in Colorado, as the Orioles will give their regular rotation members some extra rest. The left-hander is coming off a dandy of a start his last time out with Norfolk, striking out 11 over 5.2 scoreless innings. However, Povich makes for an undesirable streaming option at Coors Field.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Sent down after start Sunday The Orioles optioned Povich to Triple-A Norfolk on Monday.

Impact Povich started Sunday's game against the Rangers, yielding three runs on four hits and two walks over just three innings of work. With Chris Bassitt (back) due to rejoin the Orioles' rotation later this week, Povich is headed back to Norfolk.

AUGUST 10 • ROTOWIRE

Tagged for three runs Sunday Povich did not factor into the decision Sunday against the Rangers, allowing three runs on four hits and two walks while striking out two over three innings.

Impact Povich opened with two scoreless frames while Baltimore's offense spotted him a five-run lead, but he couldn't maintain the momentum. After allowing a hit and a walk in the third, he surrendered a three-run homer to Brandon Nimmo that accounted for all of the damage against him. The outing was a stark contrast to his first start since returning to the rotation, when he delivered six scoreless innings. Through 28.1 major-league innings this season, Povich owns a 4.45 ERA with a 21:10 K:BB. He's currently slated to start Saturday against the Rays, though Chris Bassitt's (back) impending return from the injured list could alter those plans.

AUGUST 10 • ROTOWIRE

Pete Alonso has his first two-homer game with the Orioles in a 10-5 win over the Rangers

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AUGUST 9 • Associated Press

Drawing another start Povich is slated to start Sunday's game against the Rangers at Globe Life Field.

Impact Povich was called up from Triple-A Norfolk on Tuesday to make his first start for the Orioles since May 7, and he delivered one of the finest performances of his three-year big-league career. The 26-year-old southpaw scooped up his second win of the season while striking out seven batters and allowing seven hits and one walk over six scoreless frames in the Orioles' 3-1 victory over the Angels. He'll be rewarded with another start to close out the week, but Povich may need another strong showing against the Rangers to boost his chances of sticking around in the rotation on a more permanent basis. Chris Bassitt (back) is slated to make his second rehab start this weekend and could be ready to return from the 60-day injured list to potentially replace Povich in the rotation the next time the Orioles require a fifth starter.

AUGUST 7 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs win in return to rotation Povich (2-1) collected the win in Tuesday's 3-1 victory over the Angels, allowing seven hits and a walk over six scoreless innings. He struck out seven.

Impact Called up earlier in the day to fill the vacancy in the Orioles rotation created when Dean Kremer was traded to the Twins, Povich dazzled in his first big-league start since May 7, tossing 60 of 88 pitches for strikes as he produced his second quality start of 2026. Through 25.1 MLB innings this year, the southpaw has a 3.91 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 19:8 K:BB. Chris Bassitt (back) is closing in on a return from the IL, which will likely bump Povich back to Triple-A Norfolk, but if he gets another turn it's set to come on the road this weekend against the Rangers.

AUGUST 5 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 5 • DEADSPIN.COM

Pete Alonso hits 2-run single and trade-depleted Orioles beat Angels 3-1

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AUGUST 5 • Associated Press

Recalled to start Tuesday's game The Orioles recalled Povich from Triple-A Norfolk on Tuesday.

Impact Povich will enter the rotation with a start Tuesday against the Angels, though it could be a one-off if Chris Bassitt (back) returned from the injured list later this week. The left-handed Povich has made three starts and one relief appearance for Baltimore in 2026, allowing 11 runs with a 12:7 K:BB over 19.1 frames.

AUGUST 4 • ROTOWIRE

Activated, optioned to Triple-A The Orioles reinstated Povich (elbow) from the injured list Saturday and optioned him to Triple-A Norfolk, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.

Impact Povich has been on the shelf for about two months due to left elbow inflammation, but he's been making rehab starts in the minors, allowing four runs (three earned) over seven innings across two appearances. The Orioles will keep him at Triple-A now that he's healthy, though he could be called upon for a spot start later in the year if injuries further weaken Baltimore's rotation.

JUNE 27 • ROTOWIRE

Builds up to 66 pitches Friday Povich (elbow) made the second start of his rehab assignment for Double-A Chesapeake on Friday allowing four runs (three earned) on five hits and one walk in 3.2 innings. He struck...

Impact The 26-year-old left-hander also landed 44 of his 66 pitches for strikes. Povich is working his way back from nearly a two-month absence due to left elbow inflammation, but he could still be optioned to the minor leagues once activated from the injured list, especially if Dean Kremer (quadriceps) finishes his rehab assignment first.

JUNE 27 • ROTOWIRE

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JUNE 23 • BIRDSWATCHER.COM

Reaches fourth inning in rehab start Povich (elbow) struck out three and allowed one hit and no walks over 3.1 scoreless innings Sunday in a rehab start with Double-A Chesapeake.

Impact Povich was about as sharp as the Orioles could have hoped in his first game action at any level since he landed on the 15-day injured list May 8 due to left elbow inflammation. He faced just one batter over the minimum through 3.1 innings, spotting 34 of his 43 pitches for strikes while inducing five whiffs. The southpaw will likely need at least two more rehab starts to get fully stretched out, but he won't be assured a spot in the Baltimore rotation once he's deemed ready to return from the IL.

JUNE 22 • ROTOWIRE

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