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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.

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.