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Baker struck out one in 1.1 perfect innings to earn a hold in Friday's 4-1 win over the White Sox.

Baker has yet to post more than three consecutive scoreless outings this season. The mixed results have continued in June, where he's posted a 4.50 ERA and 1.25 WHIP across eight innings. For the season, the right-hander has a 5.34 ERA, 1.47 WHIP, 27:11 K:BB, 2-3 record, two holds and a blown save threw 28.2 innings. He'll likely remain in mostly low-leverage assignments, especially since few other Orioles relievers have struggled in 2022.

Krehbiel (3-3) threw 2.1 perfect innings and struck out three to earn the win Friday over the White Sox.

Krehbiel followed starter Austin Voth, who lasted three innings. Krehbiel was at the front end of six perfect relief innings from the Orioles' bullpen. This was the right-hander's second appearance since he was activated from the injured list, and he's not allowed a baserunner in three innings in that span. For the season, he has a 2.42 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 20:8 K:BB in 26 innings. He's added five holds and could see some mid-to-high-leverage work going forward.

Lopez pitched a perfect inning to earn the save in Friday's 4-1 win over the White Sox.

Lopez pitched the sixth and final perfect inning of relief in a signature performance for the Orioles' bullpen Friday. He's converted 10 save chances in a row while allowing two unearned runs, five hits, one walk and two hit batters with 15 strikeouts in that 16-inning span. With a 0.75 ERA, 0.81 WHIP and 36:13 K:BB across 36 innings, Lopez has ran with the closer role in Baltimore, and the team's 33-39 record has allowed him more save chances than other relievers have had in the recent past.

Manager Brandon Hyde said Voth will stay in the rotation following his start Friday versus the White Sox, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. He allowed one run on a hit and two walks while striking out three in three innings in a no-decision.

Voth has started his last two appearances. though the three-inning outing Friday was his longest of the year. He threw 47 pitches (26 strikes) against the White Sox, so he'll still need to build up his pitch count over his next few turns through the rotation. He last functioned as a starter in 2020, though he's yet to have much major-league success regardless of role. The right-hander has a 7.81 ERA, 1.92 WHIP and 28:10 K:BB in 27.2 innings between the Orioles and the Nationals this year, though he's been much more effective since arriving in Baltimore a few weeks ago. He's lined up for a road start in Seattle next week.

Soto tossed a scoreless inning of relief with two strikeouts in Friday's 5-1 win over the Diamondbacks.

It wasn't a save situation, but Soto was still called on to shut the door, and he looked sharp. Since allowing three runs and blowing a save back on June 16, the lefty has now logged consecutive scoreless appearances. Soto has his ups and downs, though he's mostly been solid with a 2.77 ERA and 13 saves in 15 opportunities this season.

Fairbanks (lat) will throw live batting practice on Monday before pitching in a Florida Complex League game Thursday, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

The 28-year-old has been cleared to face live hitters and if all goes well Monday will advance to game action. Following the FCL appearance, Fairbanks is then expected to join Triple-A Durham for what's likely to be multiple rehab appearances since he's been sidelined since late March by the lat strain.

Manager Aaron Boone was impressed with how Loaisiga (shoulder) looked during Saturday's bullpen session, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.

Loaisiga has been sidelined with a shoulder injury for a month, but he threw off a mound for the first time Saturday. While Boone said that Loaisiga looked "great," the right-hander will require several bullpens and live batting practice sessions before he's cleared to begin a rehab assignment.

Chapman (Achilles) completed one scoreless inning for Double-A Somerset on Friday, allowing one hit and striking out one batter.

Chapman threw eight pitches in the outing -- five of which were strikes -- and sat at 96-99 mph on his fastball, per Mike Ashmore of MyCJ Sports. This was his first rehab appearance since he went on the 15-day injured list May 24. According to Meredith Marakovits of YES Network, Chapman had no issues in the outing and will throw again Sunday. That could put him in line to rejoin the Yankees next week.

Diplan was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk on Saturday.

Diplan was recalled by the Orioles on Friday, but he didn't appear out of the bullpen during his brief stint in the majors. He'll head back to Norfolk, where he's posted a 0.87 ERA and 1.34 WHIP in 20.2 innings over 15 relief appearances.

Sewald struck out one in a perfect inning to earn the save in Friday's 4-3 win over the Angels.

Sewald picked up his second save in as many days with a drama-free ninth inning Friday. He's kept runs off the board in his last 3.1 innings, though his recent usage might make him unavailable should a save chance arise Saturday. He has a 2.70 ERA, 0.75 WHIP and 26:7 K:BB in 26.2 innings overall while converting six of eight saves and adding four holds in 27 appearances.