Yesterday’s extra-inning victory over the Rays taxed the Orioles bullpen more than any other game this season. Baltimore recalled Marcos Diplán, Logan Gillaspie and Beau Sulser to inject some fresh arms onto the roster before the first of three games in New York.
Baltimore placed Spenser Watkins on the injured list with a elbow contusion and optioned Mike Baumann and Tyler Nevin. It will be interesting to see if/when Nevin can make his way back to Baltimore with a healthy Ryan Mountcastle and Adley Rutschman on the roster.
Rutschman will serve as the designated hitter today. The move forces Trey Mancini into right field with Ryan Mountcastle playing first base.