Even on a rainout day, the Baltimore Orioles found a way to shake up their roster. With the weather forcing a doubleheader today at Camden Yards, the team also announced that left-handed pitcher Trevor Rogers has been placed on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to April 26. The cause? An illness—a relatively rare designation in the post-pandemic era. We're all hoping Rogers recovers quickly and gets back on the mound soon.
For baseball fans, today's doubleheader is a treat: two games for the price of one, with five or six hours of Orioles action. If you can swing it, head to the ballpark. Tickets are likely affordable on the secondary market, and you never know what you'll see—maybe a blowout, maybe a nail-biter. That's the beauty of the game.
To fill Rogers' spot on the roster, the Orioles recalled reliever Cameron Foster. But that's likely just the first move. With Rogers out, the team needs a starting pitcher for tomorrow's game. Cade Povich, who last pitched Sunday, is a strong candidate. He's been with Triple-A Norfolk long enough to be recalled without any special injury replacement rules.
Today's doubleheader also allows for a 27th man on the roster. That means a pitcher who was recently optioned to the minors—like Jose Espada—could get another day of big league pay and a spot in the bullpen. Looking ahead, the Orioles will also need a starting pitching solution for Sunday's game. Stay tuned for more roster moves as the team navigates this busy stretch.
