Cano (4-3) allowed two runs (one earned) on two hits and struck out two in one inning, taking the extra-inning loss versus the Tigers on Saturday.
Cano faltered in the 10th inning, allowing a run on a single and another on a sacrifice fly. He had not given up multiple runs in any appearance since June 25. The setup man now has a 2.84 ERA, though his 1.26 WHIP and 63:21 K:BB over 57 innings are not as strong. He's also collected five saves, three blown saves and 33 holds across 66 appearances this season.
Orioles' Yennier Cano: Moves past forearm tightness
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Cano said Wednesday that he had been dealing with right forearm tightness but is now available to pitch, Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun reports.
Cano hasn't pitched in a week, but the reliever said he would have been available out of the bullpen for Tuesday's 10-0 loss to the Giants, had he been needed. The setup man has collected a 2.78 ERA and 59:21 K:BB across 55 relief innings for the Orioles in 2024.
Orioles' Yennier Cano: Dealing with general soreness
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Manager Brandon Hyde said Saturday after Baltimore's 4-2 win over Detroit that Cano has been unavailable to pitch due to soreness, Jacob Calvin Meyer of The Baltimore Sun reports.
Cano made his last appearance Wednesday against the Red Sox, when he faced one batter in the eighth inning. Hyde relayed that he's hopeful that Cano will be available for Sunday's series finale against the Tigers. Since the All-Star break, Cano has posted a 2.76 ERA and 1.16 WHIP across 16.1 innings.
Cano earned a save against the Guardians on Saturday, striking out one batter in a scoreless ninth inning.
Cano made things look easy in protecting a three-run lead in the ninth inning, needing just eight pitches to retire the side in order. The righty reliever has picked up a save in two of his past three appearances and has given up just one run across his past 10 outings. Cano's save chance may have been tied to primary closer Craig Kimbrel pitching two of the previous three days, but Kimbrel has also struggled of late and blown his past two save opportunities, so it wouldn't be shocking if Cano gets more ninth-inning opportunities moving forward.
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Orioles' Yennier Cano: Collects fourth save
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Cano picked up his fourth save of the season Sunday against the Padres, allowing one earned run on three hits while striking out zero batters in one inning.
With Orioles closer Craig Kimbrel yielding five runs (three earned) and throwing 49 pitches across two appearances Thursday and Friday, Cano slotted in for the save opportunity Sunday. Cano was shaky, allowing the bases to be loaded with just one out, but a pair of groundouts ended the game, giving Cano his first save since June 16. Kimbrel remains the presumptive closer, but the 30-year-old Cano has pitched well this season and would be the top replacement option if Kimbrel's struggles continue. Cano owns a 2.88 ERA, 1.35 WHIP and 40:19 K:BB with 24 holds in 40.2 innings.
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Orioles' Yennier Cano: Nabs fourth win
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Cano (4-2) struck out the only batter he faced and earned the extra-inning win Thursday over the Marlins.
Cano was able to prevent the Marlins from walking it off in the ninth inning after an implosion from Craig Kimbrel. The Orioles then pulled ahead for good in the 10th, with Cano collecting his first win since May 24. The right-hander has an active six-inning scoreless streak, a span in which he has a 7:2 K:BB. For the year, the setup man has a 2.72 ERA despite a 1.31 WHIP and 40:19 K:BB over 39.2 innings, and he's added three saves, 24 holds and three blown saves.
