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In closing committee Manager Brandon Hyde said Bautista, Cionel Perez and Dillon Tate the candidates to closer for Baltimore after Jorge Lopez was traded to the Twins on Tuesday, Nathan Ruiz of The Bal...

Impact Bautista was the presumptive closer for the Orioles in the immediate aftermath of the trade, but Hyde will instead employ a matchup-based approach for the ninth inning. The right-hander has three saves and 13 holds to go with a 1.66 ERA, 0.88 WHIP and 34.4 percent strikeout rate in his first taste of big-league action this year, so he's the logical candidate to head Baltimore's committee, though that doesn't necessarily mean he'll receive the bulk of the save chances.

AUGUST 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Presumptive closer in Baltimore Bautista is the presumptive closer for Baltimore after Jorge Lopez was traded to the Twins on Tuesday, Zachary Silver of MLB.com reports.

Impact A 27-year-old rookie, Bautista has emerged as one of manager Brandon Hyde's top arms, posting a 1.66 ERA, 0.88 WHIP and 56:14 K:BB through 43.1 innings this season. Bautista is tied for second on the team in holds and has recorded only one save since mid-May, but the overwhelming dominance Bautista has shown with his 98-plus-mph heater makes him the most likely candidate to step into the ninth-inning role. Bautista told Silver through an interpreter that closing big-league games would be "a dream come true, something I've always dreamt of."

AUGUST 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Handed loss Sunday Bautista (3-3) allowed a run on one hit and one walk while striking out one in one inning, taking the loss Sunday versus the Reds.

Impact Bautista wasn't able to extend his scoreless streak into August, and he instead saw it snapped at 8.2 innings. Brandon Drury took him deep for a solo home run in the eighth inning. This was Bautista's first loss since June 15, as he continues to be an effective part of the Orioles' bullpen. He owns a 1.66 ERA, 0.88 WHIP and 57:15 K:BB across 43.1 innings while picking up three saves, 13 holds and one blown save in 45 appearances.

AUGUST 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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JULY 31, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Earns four-out save Bautista picked up the save in Thursday's 3-0 victory over the Rays. He allowed zero runs on zero hits and zero walks while striking out three over 1.1 innings.

Impact Bautista came on in the eighth with runners on second and third and struck out Randy Arozarena to end the inning, earning his first save since May 12 and his third overall. The reliever hasn't allowed a run or a hit over his last eight starts and sports a 14:1 K:BB during that stretch. Jorge Lopez is still expected to be the Orioles' primary closer, but Bautista got the opportunity Thursday after Lopez took the loss in his last outing.

JULY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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JULY 29, 2022 • BALTIMORESUN.COM

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Returns with clean inning Bautista (hand) struck out the side in a perfect inning in Friday's 7-6 loss to the Yankees.

Impact Bautista dealt with a sore right hand before the All-Star break, but a week off served him well. He's put together 4.1 consecutive scoreless innings in his last four appearances. Bautista has a 1.67 ERA, 0.96 WHIP and 47:13 K:BB with 12 holds, two saves, a blown save and a 3-2 record through 37.2 innings. He'll resume his role as a setup man to closer Jorge Lopez.

JULY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with sore hand Bautista disclosed Sunday that he wasn't available for Saturday's 6-4 extra-inning win over the Rays due to a sore right hand, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Bautista said he picked up the injury after a mishap with an exercise band. The right-hander isn't certain if he'll be available for Sunday's series finale, but he expects to be ready to go out of the bullpen coming out of the All-Star break.

JULY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with upper-body soreness Bautista was unavailable for Saturday's game against Tampa Bay due to upper-body soreness, Nathan Ruiz of The Baltimore Sun reports.

Impact Bautista was conspicuous by his absence in Saturday's extra-innings win. Manager Brandon Hyde did not go into much detail afterward, but he admitted Bautista was down due to injury. Bautista has solidified his standing as one of the team's top bullpen arms with a 1.72 ERA, 0.98 WHIP and 44:14 K:BB in 36.2 innings so far this season.

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Continues pitching well Bautista struck out two in a perfect inning during Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Twins.

Impact Bautista has gone 16.2 innings without allowing an earned run, though he gave up two unearned runs in that stretch. He's posted 10 of his 11 holds and a 3-1 record with a 21:5 K:BB in a dominant span. The 27-year-old has thrived throughout the year in a high-leverage role, picking up two saves with a 1.42 ERA and 1.01 WHIP in 31.2 innings overall. With Jorge Lopez blowing saves in each of his last two outings, Bautista figures to be at the top of the list of candidates to pick up more save chances if manager Brandon Hyde makes a change in the closer role.

JULY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Collects win Friday Bautista (3-2) earned the win Friday over the Rays. He struck out three across 1.1 perfect innings.

Impact Bautista was the beneficiary of Adley Rutschman's RBI single in the seventh inning, which accounted for the lone run in the contest. Across his last 12.1 innings, Bautista has allowed only one unearned run with eight hits and four walks while adding 12 strikeouts. The 26-year-old continues to dominate in a high-leverage role with a 1.65 ERA, 1.10 WHIP, 29:10 K:BB, two saves and seven holds through 27.1 innings this season.

JUNE 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Allows walkoff hit Bautista (2-2) took the loss Wednesday versus the Blue Jays. He allowed an unearned run on one hit without recording an out.

Impact Bautista entered with the game tied at 6-6 in the bottom of the 10th inning and gave up an RBI single to Vladimir Guerrero on just his second pitch. This ended an 11-inning scoreless streak for Bautista, though he still hasn't allowed an earned run since May 16. The hard-throwing 26-year-old owns a 1.73 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and 26:10 K:BB while adding two saves and seven holds through 26 innings this season.

JUNE 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Awarded win Saturday Bautista (2-1) pitched a perfect seventh inning to earn the win Saturday versus the Guardians.

Impact The Orioles led from the third inning on, but starter Tyler Wells only went four frames, failing to qualify for the decision. Keegan Akin followed with two innings of work, allowing two runs, but the official scorer awarded the win to Bautista instead. The right-hander has now allowed five hits and three walks while striking out six in eight scoreless innings across his last eight appearances. He's picked up three holds and two wins in that span, and he's posted a 1.96 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 23:9 K:BB in 23 innings overall.

JUNE 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pitches clean inning Friday Bautista pitched a perfect inning in Friday's 6-3 loss to the Guardians.

Impact Bautista has put together a seven-inning scoreless streak in his last seven outings, picking up a win, two holds and a 6:3 K:BB in that span. The right-hander continues to put together quality appearances with a 2.05 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 23:9 K:BB through 22 innings overall. Bautista has primarily functioned as a setup man to closer Jorge Lopez lately, though the former has also logged two saves this season.

JUNE 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Snags win Thursday Bautista (1-1) earned the win Thursday versus the Yankees. He walked one and recorded one out.

Impact Bautista was called upon for the last out in the top of the ninth inning after Jorge Lopez allowed the game-tying run. Bautista walked Joey Gallo but got Giancarlo Stanton to line out to end a bases-loaded threat, and the Orioles won on Anthony Santander's walkoff homer. Through 7.2 innings in May, Bautista's allowed just two runs, and they came in a non-save situation. The right-hander has a 2.81 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 18:7 K:BB across 16 innings this season while adding two saves and a hold in 17 appearances.

MAY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up four-out save Bautista allowed a hit in 1.1 scoreless innings to earn the save in Thursday's 3-2 win over the Cardinals.

Impact Bautista's starting to earn more high-leverage work -- this was his second straight appearance with a save. He extended his scoreless streak to six innings across his last six appearances. The right-hander has a 1.93 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 16:5 K:BB across 14 innings this season, with two saves, a hold and a 0-1 record. Jorge Lopez (bereavement) is likely to be back soon, so Bautista may have to settle for a setup role, though he could still pitch his way into more save chances.

MAY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Notches one-out save Bautista notched a save after he pitched one-third of an inning, striking out the only batter he faced to end Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Cardinals.

Impact After Dillon Tate allowed a solo home run and two more batters to reach base, Bautista was called upon to face Tyler O'Neill with two outs in the ninth inning. He proceeded to strike him out on five pitches, earning his first career save. With his ability to hit triple-digits with his fastball, the 26-year-old could be in line for more high-leverage appearances moving forward. Bautista has produced a 2.13 ERA and 1.11 WHIP with 16 strikeouts over 12.2 innings this season.

MAY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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MAY 7, 2022 • BALTIMORESUN.COM

Solid in longest outing of year Bautista allowed one hit and struck out two over 1.2 scoreless innings in Monday's 2-1 loss to the Twins.

Impact This was the first time in 2022 that Bautista's recorded five outs. He's allowed runs in just two of his 10 appearances, pitching to a solid 2.70 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 11:4 K:BB across 10 innings. Bautista has picked up a hold and an 0-1 record as a middle-innings option for manager Brandon Hyde.

MAY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes first loss Bautista (0-1) took the loss Tuesday versus the Brewers, allowing a run on two hits with two strikeouts in two-thirds of an inning.

Impact Bautista pitched 1.1 scoreless innings Sunday versus the Rays in his major-league debut, but he couldn't replicate the effort Tuesday. He allowed a Willy Adames double in the seventh inning, and Cionel Perez allowed the inherited runner to score on Andrew McCutchen's single. Bautista is expected to begin in a low-leverage role out of the bullpen, though he has limited experience as a closer in the minors -- he racked up 11 saves in 40 appearances across three levels last year.

APRIL 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Earns major-league roster spot Bautista has made the Orioles' Opening Day roster, Zachary Silver of MLB.com reports.

Impact Bautista was added to the 40-man roster in November to protect him from the Rule 5 draft, and he'll be available to make his major-league debut to begin the season after he posted a 4.91 ERA, 7:5 K:BB and 1.91 WHIP in 3.2 innings across four appearances this spring. The Orioles recently traded Cole Sulser and Tanner Scott to the Marlins, so Bautista should have a chance to earn high-leverage opportunities if he pitches well early in his major-league career.

APRIL 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Added to 40-man roster Bautista was added to Baltimore's 40-man roster Friday, Nathan Ruiz of The Baltimore Sun reports.

Impact An unheralded 26-year-old minor-league reliever, Bautista boosted his stock last season, moving from High-A all the way to Triple-A. He can touch triple-digits and could be a late-inning weapon for Baltimore in a year or two.

NOVEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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