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Orioles confront roster crunch with Cowser and Westburg set to return

Baltimore must weigh its playoff aspirations against player development in upcoming roster decisions.

May 19, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Baltimore Orioles center fielder Cedric Mullins (31) hits a home run during the seventh inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images
Orioles’ Cedric Mullins follows through on his two-run double against the Blue Jays in the sixth inning. The Orioles defeated the Blue Jays 5-4 at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. (Kenneth K. Lam/Staff)
Baltimore Orioles' Ryan Mountcastle (6) is out at first against Chicago White Sox first baseman Miguel Vargas (20) during the inning of a baseball game, Friday, May 30, 2025, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Overview

  • Cedric Mullins and Ryan Mountcastle were placed on the 10-day injured list over the weekend, raising Baltimore’s IL count to 12.
  • The Orioles recalled first baseman Coby Mayo and outfielder Jordyn Adams from Triple-A Norfolk to cover immediate infield and outfield needs.
  • Veteran utilityman Cooper Hummel rejoined the big league roster on a one-year major league contract to bolster corner outfield depth.
  • Colton Cowser and third baseman Jordan Westburg are wrapping up rehab assignments at Norfolk and expected to be activated later this week.
  • Interim manager Tony Mansolino must now decide which bench players to option as he balances a playoff push with grooming prospects.