Overview

• Adley Rutschman and left-hander Keegan Akin were activated from the injured list Monday, restoring key contributors to Baltimore’s catching depth and bullpen options.
• Closer Félix Bautista will remain on the 15-day injured list with right shoulder swelling, delaying his return for several more weeks.
• The club cleared roster space by designating veteran catcher Jacob Stallings for assignment and optioning right-hander Yaramil Hiraldo to Triple-A Norfolk.
• Rutschman was hitting .227 with eight home runs and 20 RBIs before his oblique strain, while Akin owns a 3-0 record and 3.32 ERA this season.
• Sitting 11 games under .500, the Orioles are set to sell assets at the deadline and prioritize long-term rebuilding for 2026.