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Orioles Reinstate Jordan Westburg, Designate Emmanuel Rivera, Activate José Castillo

The ankle-sprain return comes with an immediate DH assignment that squeezes a crowded right-handed lineup.

Aug 25, 2025; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets pitcher Jose Castillo (54) delivers a pitch against the Philadelphia Phillies during the fifth inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images/File Photo
Sep 11, 2025; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Orioles third baseman Emmanuel Rivera (26) singles during the sixth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: James A. Pittman-Imagn Images/File Photo
Aug 17, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Baltimore Orioles third baseman Jordan Westburg (11) hits an RBI single against the Houston Astros during the eighth inning at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images/File Photo
Baltimore Orioles’ Jordan Westburg high-fives teammates in the dugout after hitting a solo home run in the third inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Friday, July 4, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Colin Hubbard)

Overview

  • Baltimore brought Jordan Westburg off the 10-day IL, designated Emmanuel Rivera for assignment, activated left-hander José Castillo and optioned left-hander Grant Wolfram to Triple-A Norfolk.
  • Westburg, a 2024 All-Star limited to 73 games by multiple injuries, has hit .276 with 15 home runs this season after homering twice on a weekend rehab stint.
  • Interim manager Tony Mansolino indicated Westburg will DH at first then move back to third base against upcoming left-handed starters, and he was slated to hit cleanup Tuesday in Chicago.
  • Rivera, who is out of minor league options, posted a .250/.291/.283 line in 127 plate appearances and now goes on outright waivers following the DFA.
  • Castillo joins the bullpen after being claimed off waivers and carrying a 4.38 ERA in 24 appearances this year, while Wolfram was sent down with a 4.85 ERA in 20 outings.