Overview
- Adley Rutschman and left-hander Keegan Akin were activated on July 28, with Jacob Stallings designated for assignment and Yaramil Hiraldo optioned to Triple-A to clear roster spots.
- In the opener of Tuesday’s doubleheader, the Orioles amassed 16 hits, including four home runs, and tied an MLB record with five sacrifice flies in a 16-4 rout of the division-leading Blue Jays.
- Tyler O’Neill homered for the fourth consecutive game, Charlie Morton delivered six solid innings, and Ramón Urías contributed two home runs during the outburst.
- Adley Rutschman doubled home the tiebreaking run in the eighth inning of the nightcap to secure a 3-2 win and complete the doubleheader sweep.
- Closer Félix Bautista remains on the injured list with right shoulder inflammation and an uncertain return date as Baltimore positions itself as a seller ahead of the July 31 deadline.