Impact Diaz exited in the bottom of the sixth inning and was replaced at third base by Isaac Paredes. He went 1-for-3 with a run scored before he left. Diaz is considered day-to-day and will be reevaluated Sunday.
MAY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Yandy Díaz - Leaves early with shoulder strain Diaz left Saturday's contest versus the Orioles early with a left shoulder strain, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
With Adley Rutschman in majors, hope stands behind home plate for the Orioles The rebuilding Orioles used the first pick in the 2019 MLB draft to select Rutschman, a catcher.
MAY 22, 2022 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
As Adley Rutschman joins a young Orioles lineup, the future looks more like the present Heralded as one of the best catching prospects the game has seen, Adley Rutschman has faced almost insurmountable hype throughout his tenure...
MAY 21, 2022 • BALTIMORESUN.COM
Orioles reach 2-year deal with injured lefty John Means
The Baltimore Orioles have agreed to a $5.925 million, two-year contract with John MeansMAY 21, 2022 • Associated Press
Mike Zunino - Riding pine Saturday Zunino isn't starting Saturday against the Orioles, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Impact Zunino has recorded two extra-base hits in his last two games, going 2-for-7 with a home run, a double, three RBI and three strikeouts during that time. Francisco Mejia will start behind the dish and bat eighth Saturday.
MAY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Wander Franco - Not in Saturday's lineup Franco (quadriceps) isn't starting Saturday's game against the Orioles, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Impact Franco tweaked his right quad in the top of the 13th inning Friday, and he'll be held out of the lineup a day later. Whether he's available off the bench is uncertain, but Taylor Walls will shift to shortstop while Harold Ramirez enters the lineup as the designated hitter.
MAY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Nick Vespi - Optioned to Triple-A Vespi was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk on Saturday.
Impact Vespi made his major-league debut Friday against the Rays and earned the win after striking out three in two scoreless relief innings. However, he'll head back to the minors for now. As long as he continues to perform well in Norfolk, Vespi should rejoin the Orioles at some point.
MAY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
