{"id":50300,"date":"2025-04-23T08:29:30","date_gmt":"2025-04-23T08:29:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=50300"},"modified":"2025-04-23T08:29:30","modified_gmt":"2025-04-23T08:29:30","slug":"news-update-orioles-make-abrupt-rotation-about-face-after-another-surprise-injury","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=50300","title":{"rendered":"NEWS UPDATE: Orioles make abrupt rotation about-face after another surprise injury"},"content":{"rendered":"<header class=\"relative z-10\">\n<div class=\"article-intro mb-4 text-darkGrey font-group-large md:font-group-normal lg:font-group-large\"><strong>Baltimore\u2019s injury-riddled rotation sees a promising prospect debut, a disastrous veteran replacement, and a quick reversal all in one whirlwind weekend.<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"mb-0 md:mb-9 relative md:mx-10 md:mb-9\">\n<figure>\n<div class=\"overflow-hidden bg-lightGrey\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_111,w_7862,h_4422\/c_fill,w_360,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FGettyImages%2Fmmsport%2F11%2F01jsf43a5kgzm2w770ed.jpg 1x,  \nhttps:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_111,w_7862,h_4422\/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FGettyImages%2Fmmsport%2F11%2F01jsf43a5kgzm2w770ed.jpg 2x, \n    https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_111,w_7862,h_4422\/c_fill,w_1080,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FGettyImages%2Fmmsport%2F11%2F01jsf43a5kgzm2w770ed.jpg 3x\" media=\"(max-width: 719px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_111,w_7862,h_4422\/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FGettyImages%2Fmmsport%2F11%2F01jsf43a5kgzm2w770ed.jpg 1x, \nhttps:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_111,w_7862,h_4422\/c_fill,w_1440,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FGettyImages%2Fmmsport%2F11%2F01jsf43a5kgzm2w770ed.jpg 2x, \n    https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_111,w_7862,h_4422\/c_fill,w_1440,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FGettyImages%2Fmmsport%2F11%2F01jsf43a5kgzm2w770ed.jpg 3x\" media=\"(max-width: 1079px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_111,w_7862,h_4422\/c_fill,w_1080,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FGettyImages%2Fmmsport%2F11%2F01jsf43a5kgzm2w770ed.jpg 1x, \nhttps:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_111,w_7862,h_4422\/c_fill,w_2160,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FGettyImages%2Fmmsport%2F11%2F01jsf43a5kgzm2w770ed.jpg 2x,\n    https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_111,w_7862,h_4422\/c_fill,w_2160,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FGettyImages%2Fmmsport%2F11%2F01jsf43a5kgzm2w770ed.jpg 3x\" media=\"(min-width: 1080px)\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"undefined w-full w-full\" title=\"Cincinnati Reds v Baltimore Orioles\" src=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,x_0,y_111,w_7862,h_4422\/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images\/GettyImages\/mmsport\/11\/01jsf43a5kgzm2w770ed.jpg\" alt=\"Cincinnati Reds v Baltimore Orioles\" width=\"7862\" height=\"4422\" data-uw-rm-alt-original=\"Cincinnati Reds v Baltimore Orioles\" data-uw-rm-alt=\"ALT\" \/><\/picture><\/div><figcaption class=\"ml-1 pb-2 mt-4 md:m-3 text-darkGrey font-group-tiny\">Cincinnati Reds v Baltimore Orioles | G Fiume\/GettyImages<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex flex-wrap\">\n<div class=\"flex mr-4 lg:w-[calc(70%-3em)] max-w-full\"><main class=\"min-w-0 flex-1\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"viewablity-block\">\n<figure class=\"player-wrapper relative aspect-video mb-[18px] bg-grey rounded-md hidden player-wrapper-lg md:block\">\n<div id=\"mm-player-placeholder-large-screen\" class=\"absolute top-0 left-0 w-full h-full\">\n<div id=\"voltax-mp-video\" class=\"shadow-root-voltax-mp\">\n<div class=\"voltax-mp-placeholder voltax-mp-placeholder-anchored floating\" data-is-split-view=\"false\">\n<div class=\"voltax-mp-container-anchored\">\n<div class=\"titleBar title-anchor\"><span class=\"title\"><span class=\"\">Most Impressive Teams and Early-Season A\u2019s Storylines w\/ Jessica Kleinschmidt<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"article-content\">\n<p id=\"inline-text-0\" class=\"mt-[18px] md:mt-0 mb-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1\">In desperate times, teams often make desperate moves \u2014 and the Baltimore Orioles are learning how unforgiving that reality can be when it comes to piecing together a fully functional pitching staff.<\/p>\n<p>On April 19, the Orioles called up one of their promising pitching prospects, Brandon Young, from Triple-A Norfolk\u00a0to make his major league debut.<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"article-content\">It was a call-up that was more out of necessity than merit. With a growing list of injuries in their rotation, Baltimore needed arms. And Young, coming off a string of\u00a0strong outings in Triple-A, earned the nod.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-2\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1\">Young\u2019s debut came against the Cincinnati Reds \u2014 a streaky offense that can be hit or miss.<\/p>\n<p class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1\">The 26-year-old right-hander delivered a mixed bag of results lasting four innings, allowing seven hits and three earned runs while striking out three and walking three. He threw 81 pitches in total \u2014 not lights out, but certainly not a meltdown either.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"inline-text-3\" class=\"scroll-mt-24 my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1\">Orioles forced to hit the reset button after Brandon Young&#8217;s quick demotion backfires<\/h2>\n<p>Instead of giving Young another look, Baltimore chose to option him back to Triple-A immediately following the start.\u00a0In his place, the Orioles turned to Cody Poteet,\u00a0a recent acquisition from the Chicago Cubs on March 29 who had been stashed in Norfolk.<\/p>\n<p>That\u00a0opportunity quickly went up in flames.\u00a0Poteet was shelled for five earned runs over just 2.2 innings, allowing six hits, walking two, and striking out only one.<\/p>\n<p>His outing was part of a historically bad day on the mound for the Orioles, one that saw them fall 24-2 to the Reds.<\/p>\n<p>It was an Easter Sunday massacre, with Poteet sandwiched between Charlie Morton\u2019s seven-run implosion and Cionel P\u00e9rez\u2019s three-run struggle before Baltimore resorted to using position players in the last two innings, allowing the Reds to run up the score.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-6\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1\">To add insult to injury, Poteet landed on the 15-day IL with right shoulder inflammation after the game \u2014 leaving the Orioles with egg on their face and still dealing with a depleted staff.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-7\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1\">48 hours after being demoted, Brandon Young was recalled to rejoin the rotation that suddenly needs him even more than before.<\/p>\n<p class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1\">For now, he\u2019ll remain in the starting mix until reinforcements return. But this weekend&#8217;s events may have cemented his status as more than just a short-term solution.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-8\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1\">The Orioles\u2019 decision to opt for the \u201cveteran option\u201d backfired spectacularly, and in the process, they may have stumbled into a silver lining. Young, while not dominant, showed composure and enough flashes to justify a longer look.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-9\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1\">As the Orioles navigate a stretch plagued by injuries and underperformance, it\u2019s becoming clear that relying on prospects like Young may no longer just be a necessity \u2014 it might be their best path forward.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/main><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Baltimore\u2019s injury-riddled rotation sees a promising prospect debut, a disastrous veteran replacement, and a quick reversal all in one whirlwind weekend. 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