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Strong first spring appearance Watkins threw two perfect innings and struck out two in Thursday's Grapefruit League game versus the Tigers.

Impact Watkins is somewhat of a forgotten man in the chase to fill out the back end of the Orioles' rotation. Grayson Rodriguez also pitched well Thursday, striking out one and walking one over two scoreless innings. Watkins and Rodriguez are in competition for spots, and the latter's prospect pedigree likely gives him the edge. Still, Watkins was serviceable in 2022 with a 4.70 ERA and 1.41 WHIP over 105.1 innings last season, making 20 of his 23 appearances as a starter, and the 30-year-old righty could be near the top of the O's list of spot starters if he doesn't win a spot in the rotation out of camp.

MARCH 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Short outing to close campaign Watkins allowed one earned runs on two hits and two walks while striking out three across 3.1 innings in the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Blue Jays. He did n...

Impact With nothing to play for, the Orioles opted to limit Watkins' workload in his final start of the season -- particularly after he needed 27 pitches to complete his first inning of work. He successfully suppressed runs for much of the campaign, though he had a 7.59 ERA across his final 21.1 innings and four starts. Watkins concluded the season with a 4.70 ERA and a 63:30 K:BB across 105.1 innings.

OCTOBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will start season finale Watkins is scheduled to start Game 2 of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Blue Jays, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Watkins last pitched Saturday out of the bullpen and covered three innings against the Yankees, and he'll return on three days rest to start the final game of the regular season. The 30-year-old produced a 3.80 ERA across his first 14 outings of the season but has surrendered 27 runs over his past 38 innings, and he'll look to finish the campaign on a high note Wednesday.

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Aaron Judge keeps getting walked ... which is how it should be

Yankees fans can boo all they want, but pitching around Aaron Judge isn’t weakness or cowardice. It’s an intelligent business decision, Jake...

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

Aaron Judge keeps getting walked ... which is how it should be

Judge stays at 61 homers on 61st anniversary of Maris' 61st

Aaron Judge went 0 for 2 with two walks and was hit by a pitch, remaining at 61 homers on the 61st anniversary of Roger Maris setting the American League record, and the New York Y...

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • Associated Press

Earns win Monday Watkins (5-6) earned the win Monday, allowing four runs on eight hits and two walks while striking out two in 4.1 innings versus the Red Sox.

Impact A rain delay shortened Jordan Lyles' start, but Watkins was able to absorb some innings in a long-relief appearance. Dating back to before his call-up Friday, Watkins has allowed at least four runs in each of his last three big-league appearances. He's pitched to a 4.55 ERA, 1.41 WHIP and 58:27 K:BB across 99 innings in 21 appearances (19 starts) for the Orioles this year, but it's expected he'll work out of the bullpen the rest of the way.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kremer tosses 4-hitter, Rutschman HR, Orioles blank Astros

Dean Kremer pitched a four-hitter, Adley Rutschman homered and the Baltimore Orioles kept themselves squarely in the playoff hunt by defeating the Houston Astros 6-0

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022 • Associated Press

Orioles right-hander Tyler Wells placed on 15-day injured list with shoulder inflammation; Spenser Watkins recalled The season is likely over for Orioles right-hander Tyler Wells after he was placed on the 15-day injured list with right shoulder inflammati...

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 • BALTIMORESUN.COM

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

Impact Watkins was scratched from his scheduled start at Norfolk on Thursday and will ultimately rejoin the major-league club after Tyler Wells (shoulder) was placed on the 15-day injured list. Wells lined up to start Saturday's home game against Houston, and it's possible that Watkins takes his place in the rotation down the stretch. Over 20 appearances (19 starts) for the Orioles this year, Watkins has posted a 4.37 ERA and 1.34 WHIP in 94.2 innings.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Manoah quiets Orioles in Toronto's 4-1 win; Jays take 3 of 4

Alek Manoah retired 22 of his final 23 hitters in an impressive eight-inning performance, and the Toronto Blue Jays wrapped up a successful series in Baltimore with a 4-1 victory o...

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022 • Associated Press

Brown hits two homers to lead Athletics past Orioles, 5-0

Seth Brown hit a pair of solo homers, rookie Adrián Martínez threw six innings of three-hit ball and the Oakland Athletics stalled the Baltimore Orioles playoff surge with a 5-0 vi...

SEPTEMBER 4, 2022 • Associated Press

How adding a slider during the season solidified Spenser Watkins' place in the Orioles rotation In that first bullpen session in April, at the onset of a season Spenser Watkins would find a level of consistency he hadn’ t yet experience...

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Mountcastle hits two of Orioles' 5 HRs in 8-1 win over A's

Ryan Mountcastle hit two of the Orioles’ five homers and drove in four runs, and Baltimore defeated the Oakland Athletics 8-1

SEPTEMBER 4, 2022 • Associated Press

Quantrill, Guardians toss 1-hitter, beat Orioles 5-1

Cal Quantrill combined with three relievers for a one-hitter, rookie center fielder Will Benson made a pair of terrific leaping catches at the wall and the AL Central-leading Cleve...

AUGUST 31, 2022 • Associated Press

Guardians begin 3-game series against the Orioles

The Cleveland Guardians start a three-game series at home against the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday

AUGUST 30, 2022 • Associated Press

Orioles bullpen falters behind Spenser Watkins, bats fall silent until late in 5-3 loss to White Sox The Orioles' bullpen allowed three runs in two innings behind starter Spenser Watkins, and the offense struggled outside of Austin Hays' two...

AUGUST 25, 2022 • ORLANDOSENTINEL.COM

Orioles again lack support for Watkins' strong start BALTIMORE -- Without John Means and without, arguably, Grayson Rodriguez, the Orioles have struggled to stumble upon consistent, lengthy pit...

AUGUST 25, 2022 • MLB.COM

Giolito, Sheets lift White Sox to 5-3 win over Orioles

Lucas Giolito pitched impressively into the seventh inning, Gavin Sheets twice came through with the bases loaded and Yoán Moncada pulled off a slick double play to help the Chicag...

AUGUST 25, 2022 • Associated Press

Orioles play the White Sox leading series 1-0

The Baltimore Orioles lead 1-0 in a three-game series against the Chicago White Sox

AUGUST 24, 2022 • Associated Press

Tough-luck loss Watkins (4-3) allowed one earned run on five hits and no walks while striking out two across 5.2 innings to take the loss Thursday against the Cubs.

Impact Watkins pitched to contact and worked efficiently, allowing a solo home run in his final inning of work to take the tough-luck loss. The strong effort was needed, as entering Thursday's start, Watkins had allowed 11 earned runs across his last 19.2 innings -- spanning four outings. Despite posting only a 48:22 K:BB, Watkins has managed to maintain a 4.04 ERA across 78 innings for the campaign.

AUGUST 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Spenser Watkins continues strong run but Orioles' bats stay quiet in 3-2 loss to Cubs With a 3-2 loss to the Chicago Cubs in Baltimore, the Orioles wasted a strong outing from a starting pitcher and the bullpen allowed the opp...

AUGUST 18, 2022 • BALTIMORESUN.COM

Contreras hits 2 homers, Cubs outlast contending O's 3-2

Willson Contreras hit a pair of homers, Adrian Sampson pitched scoreless ball into the sixth inning and the Chicago Cubs beat the Baltimore Orioles 3-2

AUGUST 18, 2022 • Associated Press

Stripling perfect through 6, Jays avoid sweep, beat O's 6-1

George Springer broke a scoreless tie with a pinch-hit RBI single in the seventh inning, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Baltimore Orioles 6-1 behind a stellar effort by Ross St...

AUGUST 17, 2022 • Associated Press

Makes long-relief outing Watkins allowed three runs on six hits and a walk while striking out one in three relief innings during Saturday's 8-2 loss to the Rays.

Impact Zachary Silver of MLB.com reported earlier Saturday that Watkins would be available as a reliever, and that plan came to fruition after DL Hall lasted just 3.2 innings in his major-league debut. With Hall getting optioned back to Triple-A Norfolk after the contest, Watkins should be able to resume his regular starting role on normal rest next week -- Baltimore doesn't have an off day, so he's lined up to start a makeup game versus the Cubs on Thursday barring any changes to the Orioles' rotation. Watkins has a 4.23 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and 46:22 K:BB through 72.1 innings across 16 starts.

AUGUST 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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