The Orioles selected Strowd to their 40-man roster Tuesday, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
The 27-year-old Strowd was eligible to be selected in the upcoming Rule 5 Draft, but he'll officially remain with the Orioles organization now that he has a spot on the 40-man roster. However, the right-hander turned in a 6.80 ERA over 41 innings with Triple-A Norfolk in 2024, so a drastic turnaround would likely be needed before he spends any time in the bigs.
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Orioles' Brandon Young: Shielded from Rule 5 Draft
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The Orioles selected Young from Triple-A Norfolk on Tuesday.
Young competed at the Double-A and Triple-A level in 2024, tossing a total of 111 innings across 27 games. For Triple-A Norfolk, he posted a 3.44 ERA and 1.28 WHIP while starting in 18 of the 20 games that he appeared in. The 26-year-old is now shielded from the Rule 5 Draft.
Orioles' Kyle Bradish: Expected back around midseason
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Orioles general manager Mike Elias said Friday that the team is counting on Bradish (elbow) returning around midseason, Steve Melewski of MASNSports.com reports.
Bradish underwent Tommy John surgery with an internal brace in mid-June. Elias had said previously that he expected the pitcher to require 12-to-18 months to rehab, so a midseason return would be on the short end of that timeline. Bradish has yet to begin a throwing program.
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Orioles' Tyler Wells: Midseason return expected
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Orioles general manager Mike Elias said Friday that he expects Wells (elbow) to return by midseason, Steve Melewski of MASNSports.com reports.
Wells underwent a UCL revision and internal brace augmentation surgery on his right elbow in mid-June. While he was able to avoid a second Tommy John surgery, he's still expected to need at least 12 months or so to rehab. Elias did not indicate what Wells' role would be in 2025 when he does return.
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Orioles' Jorge Mateo: Could be limited in spring training
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Orioles general manager Mike Elias said Friday that Mateo (elbow) might not be fully recovered for the start of spring training, Andy Kostka of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.
That contradicts what Elias said in October about Mateo's recovery from UCL reconstruction surgery on his left (non-throwing) elbow, although the revised timeline does not seem to be the result of a setback. Elias did add that he expected Mateo to be ready for close to a full 162-game schedule. The veteran infielder is slated for a utility role with the Orioles in 2025.
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Orioles' Grayson Rodriguez: Fully recovered from lat injury
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Orioles general manager Mike Elias said Friday that Rodriguez is completely recovered from his right lat strain and will enter spring training without restrictions, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
Rodriguez missed the final two months of the regular season, as well as the playoffs, due to the injury, but he had resumed throwing off a mound by September and should have a normal offseason. The right-hander finished the 2024 campaign with a 3.86 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 130:36 K:BB over 116.2 innings covering 20 starts.
Orioles' Robinson Martinez: Joins O's on MiLB deal
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Martinez signed a minor-league contract with the Orioles on Thursday, Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun reports.
Martinez turned in a 3.15 ERA and 1.30 WHIP over 20 innings at Double-A in 2022, but injuries have prevented him from appearing in a game since then. Considering how long he's been out, the 26-year-old reliever may report to Double-A Bowie to begin the 2025 season, though a promotion to Triple-A Norfolk is also possible.
The Orioles signed Machin to a minor-league contract Monday that includes an invitation to spring training, Jorge Castillo of ESPN.com reports.
Machin, 31, played in the Mexican League in 2024, slashing a ridiculous .401/.495/.579 with seven homers in 85 games. The utility player hit .208/.290/.261 over parts of three seasons with the Athletics from 2020-22.
