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Singer allowed four runs on six hits and a walk with three strikeouts in three innings during Sunday's 17-3 loss to the Guardians.

Singer's first career relief appearance didn't go very well, though it had little impact on what was already a blowout before he entered the game. The right-hander allowed a two-run home run to Jose Ramirez and an RBI single to Ernie Clement in the seventh inning, and then ran into more trouble that yielded a Franmil Reyes RBI single in the eighth. Starter Kris Bubic and long reliever Jackson Kowar both struggled as well, with the latter being reassigned to Triple-A Omaha on Monday as a result. While Singer is expected to continue working out of the bullpen, he'll need to pitch better than he did Sunday to get back into the rotation.

Gonzales (0-1) was tagged with the loss Sunday against the Twins after allowing six runs (two earned) on six hits and two walks while fanning one across two innings.

Gonzales didn't have major command issues as 36 of his 61 pitches went for strikes, but he served up three homers in just two innings and just couldn't continue on the mound past the first two frames. This wasn't the debut that the Mariners or the southpaw were expecting, as Gonzales has posted an ERA below the 4.00 mark in each of his last three seasons. He will try to bounce back when he pitches again -- he's tabbed to start against the Astros on April 15.

Bubic (0-1) was tagged with the loss Sunday against the Guardians after allowing five runs on three hits and two walks over two-thirds of an inning.

Bubic was atrocious in this one and recorded more runs allowed (five) and hits (three) than outs recorded (two) as he couldn't even finish the opening frame. He's expected to pitch again in the upcoming weekend series at home against the Tigers.

Quantrill (1-0) earned the win Sunday over the Royals after giving up two runs on four hits and a walk while fanning two across five innings. He also hit a batter.

Quantrill needed 76 pitches to navigate through five innings and while he was far from being perfect, his outing was good enough to earn him his first win of the campaign as the offense backed him up with 13 runs through the first four frames. The right-hander will try to build off this decent season debut when he pitches against the Giants on Saturday.

The Orioles selected Watkins' contract from Triple-A Norfolk on Monday, Zachary Silver of MLB.com reports.

Watkins was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk on April 6 after compiling a 6.35 ERA and 1.24 WHIP over 5.2 innings this spring. He'll rejoin the Orioles after DJ Stewart was sent down to Triple-A and Dean Kremer (oblique) was placed on the 10-day injured list. Watkins struggled greatly in 2021, posting an 8.07 ERA and 1.70 WHIP over 54.2 innings with Orioles, but he may be a candidate to start in place of Kremer moving forward.

The Orioles placed Kremer (oblique) on the 10-day injured list Monday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. Manager Brandon Hyde said he expects Kremer to miss at least 3-to-4 weeks.

The 26-year-old was slated to make his season debut Tuesday against the Brewers, but after hurting his oblique Sunday while warming up, he'll be placed on the shelf. Though the Orioles likely aren't counting on Kremer to return in April, Hyde suggests that the right-hander isn't considered a candidate to move to the 60-day IL. The Orioles haven't announced who will start in Kremer's place Tuesday, but Mike Baumann, Spenser Watkins and Alexander Wells are the most likely candidates to step in.

Schmidt (0-1) took the loss during Sunday's 4-3 defeat at the hands of the Red Sox, allowing one run on one hit with one strikeout in 2.2 innings.

Schmidt relieved starter Jordan Montgomery in the fourth inning and allowed an inherited runner to score on a sacrifice fly but rebounded to retire eight of nine batters faced. His one mistake resulted in a Bobby Dalbec home run that became the difference in the game. The 26-year-old pitched well Sunday and should maintain a long-relief spot moving forward despite the loss.

Crawford (1-1) got the win in Sunday's 4-3 victory against the Yankees, allowing four hits with three strikeouts in two scoreless innings.

Crawford took over a 3-3 tie in the fifth inning and fell in line for the win after a Bobby Dalbec home run in the top of the sixth. It's encouraging to see manager Alex Cora entrust important innings to the unproven 26-year-old, though he's still in the prove-it stage.

Montgomery is dealing with swelling in his left knee following Sunday's loss to Boston, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.

Montgomery was hit by a comebacker in the top of the first inning Sunday and appeared to be in considerable pain, but he was able to play through the issue and tossed 3.1 innings in his season debut. After he underwent precautionary X-rays after the game that returned negative, Montgomery said he'll be ready to make his next turn through the rotation. He tentatively lines up to face the Orioles in Baltimore on Friday.

Montgomery got a no-decision during Sunday's 4-3 loss to Boston, allowing three runs on four hits and a walk with four strikeouts in 3.1 innings.

Montgomery settled down following a rocky first inning to permit only one additional run that resulted from Christian Arroyo reaching base on a strikeout. The lefty pitched well aside from that first inning, allowing a single hit or walk in each subsequent inning, and will look to rebound in Baltimore on Friday.