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Orioles End Rookie Brandon Young’s Season, Promote Contreras and Rivera

The 60-day IL decision ends a bumpy debut, signaling a pivot to internal reinforcements.

Aug 21, 2025; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Orioles pitcher Brandon Young (63) delivers a pitch during the second inning against the Houston Astros at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: James A. Pittman-Imagn Images/File Photo

Overview

  • Baltimore transferred Brandon Young to the 60-day injured list, ruling him out for the remainder of 2025 after a left hamstring strain suffered covering first base.
  • Young’s final line for his rookie season is 1-7 with a 6.24 ERA over 12 starts, highlighted by an Aug. 15 one-hitter in Houston that lost a perfect game with two outs in the eighth.
  • The Orioles recalled right-hander Roansy Contreras and infielder Emmanuel Rivera from Triple-A Norfolk to address pitching and infield needs.
  • Vimael Machín was designated for assignment, and right-hander Yaramil Hiraldo was optioned to Norfolk as part of the roster shuffle.
  • Interim manager Tony Mansolino said Rivera will handle third base with Jordan Westburg on the IL and that Tyler Wells is set to return after Monday to a six-man rotation.