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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

On first Mother's Day in majors, Orioles' Félix Bautista credits mom's motivation for getting him there It took nearly 10 years for Orioles reliever Félix Bautista to reach the majors after he first signed a professional contract. His mother, P...

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