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Orioles Grapple with Rotation Crisis Following Historic 24-2 Loss to Reds

Baltimore's pitching woes deepen as injuries and Charlie Morton's struggles leave the team with urgent questions about their rotation's future.

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Baltimore Orioles' Jordan Westburg, front, walks back to the dugout past Cincinnati Reds catcher Austin Wynns, back, after he struck out during the fourth inning of a baseball game, Sunday, April 20, 2025, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
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Baltimore Orioles right fielder Ryan O'Hearn leaps as a drive from Cincinnati Reds batter TJ Friedl flies above him during an interleague game of major league baseball in front of 19,053 fans at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)

Overview

  • Baltimore's 24-2 loss to the Cincinnati Reds marked their largest defeat since 2007, highlighting severe pitching deficiencies.
  • Veteran Charlie Morton, signed to replace departed ace Corbin Burnes, is now 0-5 with a 10.89 ERA after another poor outing on Sunday.
  • The Orioles’ starting rotation has posted a league-worst 6.11 ERA, with advanced metrics suggesting historically poor performance through 21 games.
  • Injuries to key starters Grayson Rodriguez, Albert Suárez, and Zach Eflin have left the team with limited healthy rotation options, intensifying the crisis.
  • Manager Brandon Hyde labeled the loss 'embarrassing' and acknowledged the need for immediate solutions as Baltimore prepares for a road series against the Nationals.