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March 22, 2026

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In a surprising twist, the Orioles have optioned Dean Kremer to Minor League camp, a testament to the depth of their pitching rotation as they approach Opening Day. Meanwhile, the injury bug is already biting, with Heston Kjerstad set for imaging on his hamstring and Keegan Akin leaving the Grapefruit League finale with an adductor issue. It’s a worrying trend for a team that was riding high on the early performances of rookies like Samuel Basallo, who continues to impress despite the cooling down of other hitters like Kjerstad and Sam Huff. With a 10-13-3 record heading into their final spring training game against the Phillies, the O’s are looking to finish strong before heading north for some exhibition action, but health concerns could overshadow the excitement.

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Kremer optioned to Minors as O's Opening Day rotation becomes set

Kremer optioned to Minors as O's Opening Day rotation becomes set

SARASOTA, Fla. -- The Orioles’ rotation landscape has become so deep that there won’t be room for one of the staff’s recent workhorses to begin the 2026 season. In a surprising, unexpected move, Baltimore optioned right-hander Dean Kremer to Minor League camp on Saturday afternoon, meaning the 30-year-old will not

Beavers (knee) expects to be OK; Kjerstad (hamstring) to undergo imaging

Beavers (knee) expects to be OK; Kjerstad (hamstring) to undergo imaging

Akin (adductor) hurt while warming up in bullpen during Grapefruit League finale

2 Orioles who have cooled down after a hot start to spring training

2 Orioles who have cooled down after a hot start to spring training

The Baltimore Orioles have seen some of their hottest hitters, Heston Kjerstad and Sam Huff cool down the longer spring training has gone on.

Samuel Basallo’s explanation for hard contact this spring was absolutely hilarious

Samuel Basallo’s explanation for hard contact this spring was absolutely hilarious

While the actual reasons why Baltimore Orioles rookie Samuel Basallo is so exciting are nuanced and complicated, he sees things more plainly and its delightful.

Orioles live game chat: March 21 vs. Phillies, 1:05

Orioles live game chat: March 21 vs. Phillies, 1:05

With this afternoon’s game, the Orioles spring training season in Florida will be over. There are two more exhibition games to be played in Baltimore and in Washington, but those are not part of the Grapefruit League. The O’s bring a 10-13-3 record into this one, with two games that were canceled due to rain. […]

Orioles news: Orioles prospects best Boston, 3-1

Orioles news: Orioles prospects best Boston, 3-1

Good morning Birdland, The final day of spring training has arrived! Huzzah! Kind of. At 1 p.m. today, the Orioles will host the Phillies for their last game down in Florida. It will be broadcast on MASN and the Orioles Radio Network. Then, they will head north for a home-and-home of exhibitions with the nearby […]