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Orioles send Povich to Norfolk, recall Cam Sanders; Bassitt expected to join rotation

Feb 18, 2026; Sarasota, FL, USA; Baltimore Orioles pitcher Cade Povich (37) poses for media day. Mandatory Credit: Morgan Tencza-Imagn Images

MINNEAPOLIS—The Orioles on Monday sent left-handed starter Cade Povich to Triple-A Norfolk. The move came after Sunday’s game in Texas when Povich allowed three runs on four hits in three innings.

Povich, who’s 2-1 with a 4.45 ERA in seven games, six starts, missed much of the season with left elbow inflammation. He has made two starts since his recall from Norfolk. On August 4^th, he pitched six scoreless innings, giving up seven hits.

Right-hander Chris Bassitt, who’s been on the 60-day injured list after back surgery, is expected to replace Povich in the rotation. Bassitt made three rehab starts for Norfolk. On Friday, Bassitt threw six scoreless innings, giving up three hits.

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Bassitt could start on Friday night at Tampa Bay.

Right-hander Cam Sanders has been recalled from Norfolk. Sanders retired all five batters he faced on July 17^th and 18^th at Houston, earning a win and a save, striking out two.

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Rich Dubroff

Rich Dubroff grew up in Brooklyn as a fan of New York teams, but after he moved to Baltimore, quickly adopted the Orioles and Colts. After nearly two decades as a freelancer assisting on Orioles coverage for several outlets, principally The Capital in Annapolis and The Carroll County Times, Dubroff began covering the team fulltime in 2011. He spent five years at Comcast SportsNet’s website and for the last two seasons, wrote for PressBoxonline.com, Dubroff lives in Baltimore with his wife of more than 30 years, Susan.