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Ryan Helsley (elbow) starts rehab assignment

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Ryan Helsley

BAL Relief Pitcher #21

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Ryan Helsley (elbow) will begin a minor league rehab assignment with Triple-A Norfolk on Saturday.

Helsley’s impending return would provide a massive lift for the Orioles during the final two weeks as they sit just three games out of the final playoff spot in the American League. Craig Albernaz has been rolling with a multi-pronged closer-by-committee approach that includes Rico Garcia, Andrew Kittredge, Yennier Cano and Josh Walker for the past couple weeks. They also have former stopper Félix Bautista on the verge of returning from the injured list. Helsley, who has been out with elbow discomfort since early July, figures to step into the closer role once he’s activated.

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Rico Garcia

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Rico Garcia retired the only batter he faced to earn the save on Friday against the Blue Jays.

This ninth inning got hairy for Alex Hoppe and the Orioles after four hits and two runs turned this game into a save situation. With Alejandro Kirk coming up as the tying run, they called on Garcia to get them out of the jam and he did so with six straight breaking balls before eventually forcing a ground ball out. That’s now back-to-back days where Garcia has earned a save after Andrew Kittredge let up four runs in his last two outings.
Rico Garcia

BAL Relief Pitcher #50

Rico Garcia got five outs for his seventh save of the year Wednesday against the Guardians.

With the score 9-5, there was no save situation to start the ninth, which probably played a role in Garcia getting to stay in and make his longest appearance since July 3. He’s allowed one run in 12 2/3 innings over his last 14 outings.
Félix Bautista

BAL Relief Pitcher #74

Félix Bautista (shoulder) threw a scoreless inning of relief for Triple-A Norfolk on Tuesday.

Bautista needed just eight pitches, six of them strikes, to collect three outs. He had just one whiff and sat 94.8 mph on his sinker, but he had much better command of his arsenal in this one. He likely needs a few more appearances, but there is a chance that he could rejoin the Orioles as soon as next week if he continues to pitch well.
Ryan Helsley

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Ryan Helsley (elbow) will throw his first live batting practice session on Tuesday.

Helsley has been sidelined with elbow discomfort since July 1st, so he will likely need a few weeks to ramp back up. That does put his return to the big leagues in question for this season, but the Orioles are just three games out of the final playoff spot, so they’ll keep working to get their closer back in case he can help them over the final week or so of the season.
Andrew Kittredge

BAL Relief Pitcher #39

Brought in with a 6-1 lead to start the ninth, Andrew Kittredge gave up a three-run homer before being lifted Monday against the Guardians.

The rally was ruled in part by Rece Hinds losing José Ramírez’s fly to right in the sun, giving him a single. Nathaniel Lowe hit the homer with one out in the ninth, making it a 6-4 game. Kittredge stayed in initially afterwards and got Angel Genao to ground out. It seemed like he could have finished the game at that point, but the Orioles brought in Josh Walker to face Patrick Bailey. Another fly to right followed, but while Hinds again struggled with the sun, he did manage to catch this one. It gave Walker his first save in 50 relief appearances since his debuted in 2023. Kittredge remains a top candidate for saves in the Orioles pen for now.
Ryan Helsley

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Ryan Helsley threw a bullpen session Friday and is expected to resume facing hitters on Sunday.

Helsley has been on the IL since the end of June with a second round of elbow soreness. He might return for the final 7-10 days of the regular season.
Andrew Kittredge

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Andrew Kittredge picked up his ninth save with a scoreless ninth Monday against the Rockies.

This ought to have been a blown save and a loss for Kittredge, but Colton Cowser saved him by robbing a two-run homer to end the game. It’s Kittredge’s fifth save of August, but he still might find himself taking a back seat in September with Félix Bautista and maybe Ryan Helsley due back.
Yennier Cano

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Yennier Cano worked a scoreless inning to procure a save against the Athletics on Sunday.

Cano now has three saves on the season. He didn’t allow a hit, walk nor strike anyone out while needing just 10 pitches to get the job done. Andrew Kittredge still could get some chances down the stretch, but Cano seems like the pitcher to roster right now.
Andrew Kittredge

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Andrew Kittredge tossed a scoreless ninth inning and picked up the save against the Athletics on Saturday.

Kittredge allowed two hits in the ninth inning and the tying run moved into scoring position after a double steal. The 36-year-old right-hander promptly got Tommy White to ground out to end the game. It was his fourth save in August. Kittredge remains in the closer mix with fellow Orioles reliever Yennier Cano.
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Andrew Kittredge worked a scoreless ninth with a one-run lead for his seventh save Wednesday versus the Cardinals.

It’s Kittredge’s first save since Aug. 11, as he blew his previous chance on Aug. 15. It’s possible he’ll wind up with more saves, but with Yennier Cano also in the mix and Félix Bautista potentially returning next month, his value is pretty limited right now.

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Eddy Yean

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Nationals optioned RHP Eddy Yean to Triple-A Rochester.

Yean allowed a run in an inning in his lone appearance during his four days with the Nationals.
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Abimelec Ortiz

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Abimelec Ortiz went 2-for-2 with two RBI, one run, and one walk in the Nationals’ 6-5 win over the Angels on Saturday.

Ortiz doubled in the first inning and scored the team’s first run on a hit by CJ Abrams. He then drove in two runs on a base hit in the second. Ortiz was intentionally walked in the fourth before he was lifted for a pinch-hitter in the seventh. The 24-year-old first baseman is hitting .218/.259/.400 with five homers, 16 runs scored, and 13 RBI across 116 plate appearances.
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Vaughn Grissom

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Vaughn Grissom went 1-for-5 with a two-run homer against the Nationals on Saturday.

After the Angels had been shut out through seven innings, Grissom brought the team within a run with a two-run homer off Brad Lord. It was the 11th home run for the 25-year-old infielder. He’s slashing .242/.306/.387 with 43 runs and 62 RBI across 414 plate appearances.
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Ben Joyce

LAA Relief Pitcher #44
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Ben Joyce gave up one run to blow the save against the Nationals on Saturday.

Joyce was summoned to close out Saturday’s game against the Nationals in the ninth inning with a one-run lead. He issued a leadoff walk, then gave up the tying run on a base hit before closing out the inning to send the game to extras. The 25-year-old right-hander is 4-for-6 in save chances with a 3.65 ERA and a 15/7 K/BB ratio across 12 1/3 innings.
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Andrew Alvarez

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Andrew Alvarez pitched seven scoreless innings with eight strikeouts in a no-decision against the Angels on Saturday.

Alvarez was outstanding on Saturday, holding the Angels scoreless over seven impressive innings. He allowed just one hit and scattered four walks while collecting eight strikeouts. The bullpen would go on to blow the lead, costing Alvarez the win. The 27-year-old left-hander will look to keep it going when he takes a 3.35 ERA, 1.27 WHIP, and a 99/47 K/BB ratio across 102 innings into a start against the Cardinals in St. Louis on Friday.
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Walbert Ureña

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Walbert Ureña allowed four runs with seven strikeouts over six innings in a no-decision against the Nationals on Saturday.

Ureña gave up a run on a pair of doubles in the first inning. Four more hits brought another three runs home in the second before Ureña finally tossed a clean third inning. He went on to pitch three more scoreless frames, giving the Angels six innings of work while striking out seven batters. The 22-year-old right-hander will take a 2.88 ERA, 1.24 WHIP, and a 131/67 K/BB ratio across 137 1/3 innings into a start against the Twins in Anaheim on Thursday.
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Graham Pauley went 1-for-2 with a two-run homer to power the Marlins to a 4-3 win over the Dodgers on Saturday.

Pauley put the Marlins on the board in the second inning, taking Tyler Glasnow deep for a two-run home run. He was later lifted for a pinch-hitter in the fifth with a left-handed reliever on the mound. The 25-year-old third baseman is hitting .214/.262/.389 with four homers and 25 RBI across 142 plate appearances.
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Mookie Betts went 1-for-3 with a solo homer and a walk against the Marlins on Saturday.

Betts put the first run on the board in the first inning, taking Tyler Phillips deep for a solo homer. He later drew a walk and stole a base in the sixth. The 33-year-old outfielder is hitting .248/.313/.432 with 20 homers, 63 runs scored, and 61 RBI across 470 plate appearances.
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Pete Fairbanks allowed one run before holding on for the save against the Dodgers on Saturday.

Fairbanks was summoned in the top of the ninth to close out the game against the Dodgers with a two-run lead. He gave up a run on a walk and a base hit before recording the final out to secure the win with his 19th save.
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Tyler Phillips allowed two runs with three strikeouts over 3 2/3 innings in a no-decision against the Dodgers on Saturday.

Phillips gave up a pair of solo homers in the first inning as Mookie Betts and Max Muncy went back-to-back to get the scoring started. He recovered nicely, keeping Los Angeles from scoring again into the fourth. He’d depart with two outs at 68 pitches with three strikeouts. The 28-year-old right-hander has posted a 3.55 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, and a 96/51 K/BB ratio across 119 innings. He’ll take on the Padres in San Diego on Friday.
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