NICK VESPI NEWS

Clears waivers The Orioles outrighted Vespi to Triple-A Norfolk on Sunday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact He will remain in the organization after clearing waivers one week after the Orioles designated him for assignment. Vespi, a 28-year-old lefty, owns a 3.88 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 46:13 K:BB in 53.1 innings over 45 career appearances in the big leagues.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Dumped from 40-man roster The Orioles designated Vespi for assignment on Sunday, Cordell Woodland of 105.7 The Fan Baltimore reports.

Impact The left-hander was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk on Friday and has now lost his place on Baltimore's 40-man roster. Vespi has a 2.92 ERA, 1.05 WHIP and 9:3 K:BB over 12.1 major-league innings this year, though he's struggled to a 7.71 ERA at Triple-A.

AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A The Orioles optioned Vespi to Triple-A Norfolk on Friday, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.

Impact Rill notes that this is the fifth time Vespi has been optioned this season, which is the maximum number allowed before he has to pass through waivers, should they want to send him down again. The southpaw has posted a 2.92 ERA and 9:3 K:BB across 12.1 innings during his multiple stints this year in the big leagues.

AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE

Rejoins big club The Orioles recalled Vespi from Triple-A Norfolk on Thursday.

Impact Vespi will kick off his sixth stint in the big leagues this season, as he's been a popular option for a call-up whenever the Orioles have needed a fresh bullpen arm. Over his 11.1 innings spanning 10 appearances with Baltimore, Vespi has given up four earned runs on 10 hits and two walks while striking out seven.

AUGUST 22 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to Triple-A The Orioles optioned Vespi to Triple-A Norfolk on Wednesday.

Impact Vespi allowed just one run in his first 10 innings of big-league action before yielding three runs to the Rangers on Sunday. With Dean Kremer (triceps) returning from the IL, Vespi will be sent back to Triple-A. The 28-year-old owns a 2.84 ERA across 25.1 innings with Norfolk this season.

JULY 3 • ROTOWIRE

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JUNE 22 • MLB.COM

Orioles place Dean Kremer on 15-day injured list, recall Dillon Tate and Nick Vespi in pitching shuffle Dean Kremer is the second Orioles starting pitcher to hit the injured list in as many days.

MAY 24 • BALTIMORESUN.COM

Returned to Norfolk The Orioles returned Vespi to Triple-A Norfolk following Wednesday's loss to the Cardinals, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.

Impact Vespi pitched a scoreless inning in his season debut, but he will head back to Triple-A after serving as Baltimore's 27th man. The 28-year-old lefty owns a 3.22 ERA and 1.45 WHIP across 22.1 innings in the minors this season.

MAY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Serving as 27th man Wednesday The Orioles recalled Vespi from Triple-A Norfolk and designated him as the 27th man for Wednesday's game against the Cardinals, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Because the Orioles and Cardinals resumed Tuesday's suspended game earlier Wednesday, both teams were allotted a 27th man for the contest that was initially scheduled for Wednesday. Vespi will provide the Orioles with a fresh arm out of the bullpen for the series finale but will likely be returned to Norfolk immediately following the game.

MAY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Loses roster spot Vespi was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk on Thursday.

Impact Vespi's latest stint in the big leagues lasted only one day and he did not make an appearance. Bryan Baker is taking Vespi's spot in the Orioles' bullpen.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back up from Triple-A Vespi was recalled from Triple-A Norfolk on Wednesday.

Impact Vespi is taking Cole Irvin's spot in the Orioles' bullpen. The left-hander holds a 4.30 ERA over nine appearances for Baltimore this season.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A Vespi was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk on Thursday.

Impact He gave Orioles manager Brandon Hyde a lefty relief option while Danny Coulombe was out but is no longer needed with Coulombe back in the fold. Vespi holds a 4.30 ERA over nine appearances for the O's this season.

AUGUST 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Snags first win Vespi (1-0) retired the only batter he faced to earn the extra-inning win over the Mariners on Sunday.

Impact Vespi kept the game tied at 3-3 after Mike Baumann allowed a tying home run to Dominic Canzone. The Orioles gained the lead in the top of the 10th inning, and Shintaro Fujinami logged to save to earn Vespi his first win of the season. Over 10.2 innings across seven appearances this year, Vespi has a 2.53 ERA, 1.03 WHIP And 7:2 K:BB. He'll likely continue to feature as a low-leverage left-hander for as long as he's in the major-league bullpen.

AUGUST 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Orioles activate center fielder Cedric Mullins, recall left-hander Nick Vespi before Before facing the Seattle Mariners, Baltimore activated center fielder Cedric Mullins from the injured list and recalled left-handed relieve...

AUGUST 11, 2023 • BALTIMORESUN.COM

Recalled from Triple-A Vespi was recalled from Triple-A Norfolk on Friday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Vespi has put up a 3.00 ERA and 7:1 K:BB over nine relief innings during his time in the big leagues this season. He'll provide Orioles manager Brandon Hyde with a fresh left-handed bullpen arm.

AUGUST 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A Vespi was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk on Tuesday, Andy Kostka of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.

Impact Vespi has pitched well during his time in the majors this season, but he was needed for 2.1 innings of relief Monday so he probably wouldn't have been available for a day or two. Cionel Perez is back from the injured list to take his roster spot.

JULY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from Norfolk The Orioles recalled Vespi from Triple-A Norfolk on Friday.

Impact With Keegan Akin (back) headed for the 15-day injured list, Vespi will give the Orioles another left-handed option out of the bullpen. Vespi has been great in Triple-A this season with a 1.71 ERA and 1.00 WHIP through 26.1 frames, and he's capable of pitching multiple innings at a time.

JUNE 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A Vespi was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk on Saturday.

Impact Vespi was recalled Friday and didn't pitch in that game before getting a quick ticket back to Norfolk. He has a 1.77 ERA and seven saves in 20.1 innings across 19 appearances out of the Triple-A bullpen.

JUNE 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from Triple-A Vespi was recalled from Triple-A Norfolk on Friday, Jacob Calvin Meyer of The Baltimore Sun reports.

Impact Vespi was up with the big club briefly last month but didn't make an appearance. He's posted an impressive 1.77 ERA and 21:5 K:BB over 20.1 relief innings with Norfolk this season.

JUNE 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Moves back to minors The Orioles optioned Vespi to Triple-A Norfolk on Sunday.

Impact Vespi joined the Orioles ahead of Friday's series opener with the Pirates but didn't appear out of the bullpen in either of the past two days. He'll head back to the minors to open up a spot on the 26-man active roster for an extra infielder in Joey Ortiz, who was called up from Triple-A in a corresponding move.

MAY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from Triple-A Vespi was recalled from Triple-A Norfolk by the Orioles on Friday.

Impact He's taking the roster spot of Drew Rom, who was optioned Thursday. It will be the first stint in the majors this year for Vespi, who posted a 4.10 ERA and 28:8 K:BB over 26.1 relief innings with the big club in 2022.

MAY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set to pitch Monday Vespi (abdomen) said he's scheduled to pitch in Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Red Sox, Andy Kostka of The Baltimore Sun reports.

Impact The 27-year-old underwent sports hernia surgery in early January but is now in the final stages of his rehab program. Vespi's spring debut will be a good sign for his potential availability Opening Day, though he'll likely need to show he can pitch on back-to-back days before being fully cleared. He had a 4.10 ERA across 26.1 innings during his first taste of the majors in 2022, so he's hardly guaranteed to make the Opening Day roster even when healthy.

MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sim game coming up Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said Wednesday that Vespi (sports hernia) is slated to throw a simulated game next week, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports.

Impact After Vespi threw a 35-pitch bullpen session last Friday, there had been some hope that he would be cleared to face hitters this week, but the Orioles will instead continue to take things slowly with the lefty reliever for a few more days. With the Orioles providing no indication that he has suffered a setback in his recovery from the sports hernia surgery he underwent Jan. 5, Vespi still looks on pace to get fully ramped up by the time Opening Day arrives. However, since Vespi doesn't have an extensive track record in the majors and still has two minor-league options remaining, it wouldn't be surprising if the Orioles optioned him to Triple-A Norfolk before heading north for the start of the regular season.

MARCH 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nearing game action Vespi (abdomen) threw 35 pitches in a bullpen session Friday and appears set to advance to facing hitters next week, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Vespi mixed in all of his pitches during Friday's bullpen session. "I'm right where I need to be," he said. "Everything feels great. My arm feels great, my body feels great. I'm ready to go." Despite the delayed start this year, Vespi is still in contention for a bullpen spot, as he should have at least a couple of Grapefruit League appearances before the regular season begins. It'll likely come down to his performance in those games that determines if he begins the campaign with the Orioles or at Triple-A Norfolk.

MARCH 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tosses first post-surgery bullpen Vespi (sports hernia) completed a fastball-only bullpen session Tuesday consisting of 20-to-25 pitches, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact The bullpen session marked Vespi's first mound work since he underwent surgery Jan. 5 to address a sports hernia. Though the reliever isn't expected to be available for the early part of the Orioles' Grapefruit League schedule while he advances through a throwing progression, both Vespi and manager Brandon Hyde have reiterated that they expect the 27-year-old southpaw will be ready to go for Opening Day.

FEBRUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE