Chayce McDermott - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Turning heads in relief role McDermott has impressed the Orioles early on in camp as he transitions to a full-time relief role, Andy Kostka of The Baltimore Banner reports.

Impact McDermott wasn't able to solve his command issues as a starting pitcher, but the early returns as he shifts to the bullpen have been promising. The righty worked this offseason with Mason Feole -- a pitching coach based in Rhode Island -- on posture and alignment and has made strides with his command. McDermott has also bumped his average fastball velocity from 93 mph to 96 mph and has struck out five of the seven batters he's faced so far in Grapefruit League play. The 27-year-old is in the running for a spot in the Orioles' Opening Day bullpen and could eventually push for high-leverage appearances.

11 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Staying in bullpen Orioles manager Mike Elias confirmed Wednesday that McDermott (back) will prepare in spring training to handle a relief role during the 2026 season, Andy Kostka of TheBaltimoreBann...

Impact McDermott made a spot start for the Orioles in his big-league debut in 2024, but after battling a shoulder injury to close out that season and then a lat strain to begin the 2025 campaign, he struggled to find his form as a starter upon returning to action. The right-hander then sustained a minor elbow issue in July and ended up shifting to a relief role over the final two months of the season while splitting time between the majors and Triple-A Norfolk. McDermott was placed on the injured list Sept. 23 due to back discomfort, but he appears to have had a healthy offseason and seems to have moved past that injury. With the Orioles' starting candidates in generally good health entering 2025 and with the pitching staff having been further bolstered by the offseason pickup of Shane Baz, McDermott isn't needed as rotation depth will have to make his mark out of the bullpen during the spring in order to secure a spot on the Opening Day roster.

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Placed on 15-day IL The Orioles activated McDermott from the bereavement list and placed him on the 15-day injured list Tuesday due to back discomfort.

Impact McDermott's season is effectively over after the 27-year-old right-hander posted an ugly 15.58 ERA, 2.77 WHIP and 9:12 K:BB across 8.2 innings for Baltimore this season. He served up three home runs and 15 earned runs in his limited work.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on 15-day IL The Orioles activated McDermott from the bereavement list and placed him on the 15-day injured list Tuesday due to back discomfort.

Impact McDermott's season is over after the 27-year-old right-hander posted an ugly 15.58 ERA, 2.77 WHIP and 9:12 K:BB across 8.2 innings for Baltimore this season. He served up three home runs and 15 earned runs in his limited work.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Goes on family emergency list The Orioles placed McDermott on the family medical emergency list Friday.

Impact By rule, McDermott will be away from the club for 3-to-7 days. The right-hander was just recalled earlier this week and has been roughed up for eight runs over one inning covering two appearances.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Orioles can't play spoiler, lose 7-0 to Yankees to open final home stand Max Fried blanked the Orioles over seven innings and Chayce McDermott melted down in the seventh as the Yankees pulled away.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 • BALTIMORESUN.COM

Dylan Beavers drives in 3 runs, Samuel Basallo hits HR and Orioles beat White Sox 8-7

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Recalled from Norfolk The Orioles recalled McDermott from Triple-A Norfolk on Monday.

Impact McDermott had been unscored upon in 11 of his last 13 appearances at Norfolk after being moved to the bullpen in late July. The 27-year-old holds a 7.71 ERA in two starts and one relief appearance during his time in the big leagues.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Moves past elbow issue McDermott (elbow) rejoined the Triple-A Norfolk rotation Saturday, striking out one over 1.1 innings while allowing five earned runs on four hits and two walks.

Impact McDermott exited his final start before the All-Star break July 10 due to right elbow discomfort, but Norfolk never placed him on the injured list. Though McDermott ended up missing his first turn through the rotation of the second half, the right-hander made enough progress in his recovery from the injury to take the hill over the weekend. Through 11 appearances (10 starts) with Norfolk this season, McDermott owns a 7.80 ERA, 1.92 WHIP and 42:35 K:BB in 42.2 innings.

JULY 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Early exit from start McDermott was removed from his start with Triple-A Norfolk on Thursday due to right elbow discomfort, Jacob Calvin Meyer of The Baltimore Sun reports.

Impact McDermott was in the midst of a strong start, allowing two runs (one earned) on five hits and one walk while striking out six across 5.1 innings. The seriousness of the injury is unclear, though an arm issue always raises some level of concern. McDermott has allowed at least four earned runs in five of his eight starts since being demoted to Norfolk in late May.

JULY 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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MAY 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Sent back to minors The Orioles optioned McDermott to Triple-A Norfolk on Wednesday.

Impact McDermott struggled in a spot start Wednesday versus the Brewers, yielding three runs on four hits and five walks over 4.2 frames. With McDermott now in the minors, the Orioles will have an opening in their rotation Sunday in Boston, and it's not clear how the club plans to fill it.

MAY 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles with control in loss McDermott (0-1) took the loss Tuesday against the Brewers after allowing three runs on four hits and five walks in 4.2 innings. He struck out two.

Impact Piggybacking off opener Keegan Akin, McDermott struggled with his control while delivering just 37 of his 75 pitches for strikes. The 26-year-old right-hander generated a meager three swinging strikes, and he's now given up three home runs in his first 7.2 innings of the season after conceding two homers Tuesday. McDermott owns an uninspiring 8.22 ERA, 2.09 WHIP and 7:8 K:BB over his two outings, so he can be avoided in most fantasy leagues going forward.

MAY 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles with control in loss McDermott (0-1) took the loss Tuesday against the Brewers after allowing three runs on four hits and five walks in 4.2 innings. He struck out two.

MAY 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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MAY 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Recalled from Triple-A The Orioles recalled McDermott from Triple-A Norfolk on Tuesday.

Impact McDermott will be utilized as the team's bulk reliever Tuesday in Milwaukee, following opener Keegan Akin. The right-handed McDermott permitted four runs while striking out five over three innings of work in a spot start last week versus the Twins.

MAY 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Working as primary pitcher Tuesday McDermott will be deployed as the primary pitcher for Tuesday's game against the Brewers, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.

Impact McDermott is in line for his second big-league outing of the season after getting touched up for four runs over three innings May 14 against the Twins. The 26-year-old will be called upon after Keegan Akin picks up the first three outs or so.

MAY 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Working as primary pitcher Tuesday McDermott will be deployed as the primary pitcher for Tuesday's game against the Brewers, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.

MAY 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Contreras' RBI single in 8th helps Brewers win 5-4, hand Orioles their 7th straight loss

William Contreras went 4 for 4 and hit a tiebreaking two-out single in the eighth inning as the Milwaukee Brewers won 5-4 on Monday night to hand the Baltimore Orioles their sevent...

MAY 20, 2025 • Associated Press

In line to start Tuesday's game McDermott was added to the Orioles' taxi squad Monday and is expected to start Tuesday's game in Milwaukee, Danielle Allentuck of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.

Impact McDermott showed flashes in a spot start last week against the Twins, striking out five while yielding four runs over three innings. He missed the first month of the season with a lat injury and hasn't thrown more than 65 pitches in any outing, so McDermott is unlikely to go very deep into Tuesday's start unless he's very efficient.

MAY 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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