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Orioles Activate Westburg and Mullins, Move Closer to Full Strength

Their reinstatements follow a wave of roster moves designed to stabilize a lineup hampered by injuries this season.

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May 28, 2025; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Orioles center fielder Cedric Mullins (31) scores a run on Baltimore Orioles center fielder Dylan Carlson (15) (not pictured) RBI single against the St. Louis Cardinals during the fourth inning at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images/File Photo
Apr 23, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Baltimore Orioles second base Jordan Westburg (11) warms up before the game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-Imagn Images/File Photo
Infielder Jordan Westburg, shown celebrating a home run with his Orioles earlier this season, is with the Tides this week as he works his way back from a fractured left thumb. (Christopher Katsarov/The Canadian Press via AP)

Overview

  • Third baseman Jordan Westburg returned to the lineup after a left hamstring strain that sidelined him since April 26.
  • Center fielder Cedric Mullins rejoined the team without a rehab assignment following a right hamstring strain sustained on May 28.
  • The club optioned top prospect Heston Kjerstad to Triple-A Norfolk and designated infielder Emmanuel Rivera for assignment.
  • Outfielders Colton Cowser and Ramón Laureano had already been activated and both Tyler O’Neill and Gary Sánchez remain on minor league rehab assignments.
  • Interim manager Tony Mansolino said Westburg is the “glue” of the lineup, underscoring his role in restoring the Orioles’ cohesion.