Orioles Claim Shawn Dubin, Reinstate Kyle Bradish After 40-Man Shuffle
The move gives Baltimore a chance to evaluate a controllable arm for 2026 bullpen depth.
Overview
- Baltimore claimed right-hander Shawn Dubin off waivers days after Houston designated him for assignment.
- Kyle Bradish was reinstated from the 60-day injured list, with Matt Bowman designated for assignment to open an active roster spot.
- Scott Blewett was transferred to the 60-day injured list to create 40-man space for the transactions.
- Dubin is out of minor-league options and must occupy an active roster spot once he reports to the Orioles.
- The club’s relief corps has been thinned by deadline trades and Félix Bautista’s recent shoulder surgery, and Dubin arrives with a 5.61 ERA over 25 2/3 Astros innings in 2025 after shoulder and forearm IL stints.