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Surprise injury gives red hot minor-league pitcher another chance to prove himself The Baltimore Orioles made a surprising announcement ahead of their series with the Boston Red Sox. Friday's projected starter, Dean Kremer,...

APRIL 24 • BIRDSWATCHER.COM

Red Sox take 3-game losing streak into matchup against the Orioles

The Boston Red Sox are looking to end their three-game skid with a win over the Baltimore Orioles

APRIL 24 • Associated Press

O's place Kremer (quad) on IL; Young recalled to start Friday vs. Red Sox BALTIMORE -- When Dean Kremer was recalled by the Orioles to be the long-term rotation replacement for Zach Eflin (Tommy John surgery) on Ap...

APRIL 23 • MLB.COM

Out with quad strain The Orioles placed Kremer on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to April 20, due to a right quadriceps strain, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact In a corresponding move, the Orioles recalled Brandon Young from Triple-A Norfolk, who will take over for Kremer's starts while he is out. Kremer will miss at least two starts if he is able to return right after the 15-day window.

APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE

Takes loss in quality start Kremer (0-1) took the loss against the Guardians on Saturday, allowing three runs on two hits and two walks while striking out seven across six innings.

Impact It was a mostly strong outing from Kremer, who generated 14 whiffs and tossed 58 strikes on 95 pitches. His lone, yet consequential, blemish came in the fifth inning, when he yielded a three-run homer to Brayan Rocchio, and the Orioles' batters were unable to generate enough offense for Kremer to avoid the loss. Kremer has looked good in his two starts since being recalled from Triple-A Norfolk this past Monday. His next start is tentatively slated for next weekend at home against the rival Red Sox.

APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE

Gavin Williams strikes out 11 in the Guardians' 4-2 win over the Orioles

Gavin Williams struck out 11 over seven innings to push his majors-leading total 40, Brayan Rocchio hit a three-run homer and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Baltimore Orioles 4-2...

APRIL 19 • Associated Press

Cleveland Guardians square off against the Baltimore Orioles Saturday

The Cleveland Guardians host the Baltimore Orioles on Saturday

APRIL 18 • Associated Press

Fans nine in season debut Kremer took a no-decision Monday against the Diamondbacks, allowing four runs (two earned) on six hits and no walks in five innings. He struck out nine.

Impact Making his season debut, Kremer worked rather efficiently while tossing 55 of his 80 pitches for strikes Monday. The right-hander was sharp overall, registering 15 swings and misses while fanning at least nine for the fourth time in his career. Kremer is competing with Cade Povich, who was optioned to the minor leagues earlier Monday, for Zach Eflin's (elbow) rotation spot, and Kremer might have earned another start with Baltimore ahead of his next scheduled turn this weekend versus Cleveland.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Jackson's grand slam, Alonso's 2-run homer give Orioles a 9-7 comeback win over Diamondbacks

Jeremiah Jackson hit a grand slam and a solo shot, Pete Alonso put Baltimore in front with a seventh-inning homer and the Orioles rallied from a six-run deficit to beat the Arizona...

APRIL 14 • Associated Press

Called up, will start Monday The Orioles recalled Kremer from Triple-A Norfolk and have named him their starting pitcher for Mondays' game against the Diamondbacks at Camden Yards.

Impact In a corresponding move, the Orioles optioned Cade Povich to Triple-A, after the lefty tossed 6.2 innings of one-run ball in a win over the Giants on Sunday. With Povich at least temporarily out of the picture, Kremer looks like he'll have a clear path to an extended stay in the rotation spot that previously belonged to Zach Eflin (elbow), who underwent season-ending Tommy John surgery last week. Kremer owns a 4.26 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 12.6 K-BB% over 671.2 career innings in the majors and is coming off a strong outing his last time out with Norfolk on Wednesday, when he struck out six over 4.2 scoreless frames.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to join rotation Kremer was present at Camden Yards on Sunday and could be formally recalled from Triple-A Norfolk to start Monday's game against the Diamondbacks, Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun...

Impact Kremer was unable to win a rotation spot with the Orioles coming out of spring training, but he looks like he won't have to wait long for a promotion to the big leagues. With Zach Eflin (elbow) getting season-ending Tommy John surgery last week, Kremer -- who accrued a 4.19 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 142:45 K:BB across 171.2 innings with the big club in 2025 -- could have a path to a long-term stay in the rotation, though he'll face competition from Cade Povich for the fifth starter's role. The right-hander has performed well in his first two outings with Norfolk, covering 9.1 innings and striking out 12 while allowing three earned runs on eight hits and two walks.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Orioles recent call-up may represent young arm's last chance to stick in the majors Cade Povich has ended up being surprisingly important to the Baltimore Orioles' rotation over the past two seasons. Only Dean Kremer has mad...

APRIL 9 • BIRDSWATCHER.COM

Orioles rotation depth immediately tested by Zach Eflin injury The Zach Eflin injury put the Baltimore Orioles in a tough spot. They have Dean Kremer, but if their rotation sees any more injuries they do...

APRIL 1 • BIRDSWATCHER.COM

Orioles' RHP Zach Eflin leaves in the 4th inning with right elbow discomfort

Zach Eflin was abruptly pulled from the game between the Baltimore Orioles and Texas Rangers with right elbow discomfort in the fourth inning

APRIL 1 • Associated Press

Dean Kremer sudden Orioles' roster cut tied to unfortunate career trend Dean Kremer has been the Baltimore Orioles' most consistent starter over the last four seasons. Since 2022, he's pitched over 200 more innin...

MARCH 25 • BIRDSWATCHER.COM

Steve Johnson: Keeping Dean Kremer Stretched Out As Starter The Right Move For Orioles - PressBox Former Orioles pitcher Steve Johnson weighs in on Baltimore's pitching situation and why sending Dean Kremer to the Triple-A rotation rather...

MARCH 25 • PRESSBOXONLINE.COM

Orioles option right-handed starter Dean Kremer to minors in surprise move

Baltimore’s Dean Kremer will open the season in the minors after he led he Orioles in wins, innings and strikeouts last year

MARCH 21 • Associated Press

Optioned to minors The Orioles optioned Kremer to minor-league camp Saturday, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports.

Impact Kremer gave up five earned runs over nine innings during his three Grapefruit League appearances. He was beat out for the final spot in Baltimore's rotation by Zach Eflin, who struck out 10 batters and walked one in 7.1 shutout frames this spring. Kremer has maintained a fairly consistent 4.14 ERA and 1.26 WHIP over the past three seasons for the O's, and he'll likely be the first choice to return to the majors if the big club's rotation depth is tested.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

Shaky in first spring outing Kremer (0-1) took the loss during Friday's 8-2 Grapefruit League loss to the Pirates, allowing two runs on three walks in two innings. He struck out one.

Impact Following a clean first inning, Kremer gave up two runs in the second frame after walking the bases loaded with no outs. The 30-year-old right-hander is in the mix to be Baltimore's No. 5 starter to open the season, but he has plenty of competition this spring in Tyler Wells, Cade Povich and Brandon Young, Kremer is set to exit Orioles camp soon to pitch for Team Israel in the World Baseball Classic, per Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Details of Dean Kremer's $5.75 million, 1-year contract with the Baltimore Orioles

Details of Dean Kremer’s $5.75 million, one-year contract with the Baltimore Orioles

JANUARY 9 • Associated Press

O's agree with Gunnar ($8.5M), new OF Ward ($12.175M) on '26 deals (sources) The Orioles avoided arbitration by agreeing on 2026 contracts with star shortstop Gunnar Henderson, newly acquired outfielder Taylor Ward, f...

JANUARY 8 • MLB.COM

Settles at $5.75 million Kremer signed a one-year, $5.75 million contract with the Orioles on Thursday to avoid arbitration, Andy Kostka of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.

Impact Kremer made 31 appearances (29 starts) for the O's in 2025, during which he turned in a 4.19 ERA and 1.21 WHIP to go with a 142:45 K:BB across 171.2 innings. He'll be granted a $2.8 million raise during his second year of arbitration eligibility, and he's a safe bet to open the 2026 campaign in the back end of Baltimore's rotation.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Orioles' Dean Kremer to play for Team Israel at 2026 World Baseball Classic | Sporting News Kremer posted a 4.19 ERA with the Orioles in 2025.

JANUARY 6 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Deadspin | Dean Kremer goes 6 1/3 innings as Orioles shut out Rays Deadspin | Dean Kremer goes 6 1/3 innings as Orioles shut out Rays

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

Cruises to victory Kremer (11-10) yielded one hit over 6.1 scoreless innings Tuesday, striking out four and earning a win over the Rays.

Impact Kremer retired the first nine batters he faced before giving up a single to Chandler Simpson in the fourth inning. Kremer faced no trouble from Tampa Bay's lineup as he picked up his first quality start since Aug. 17 and his second straight win. He was tagged with a combined 13 earned runs in his final two starts of August but has since given up just two runs in his last 15 frames, lowering his season ERA from 4.52 to 4.23 in the process. Kremer is expected to end his season with a 140:44 K:BB through 168 innings.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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