Jul 9, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Cam Sanders (64) pitches against the Atlanta Braves during the fourth inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
The Orioles recalled right-hander Cam Sanders from Triple-A Norfolk on Friday before they play Houston in the first game after the All-Star break. Sanders was purchased from the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday.
In 15 games over the last two seasons with the Pirates, Sanders had an 8.44 ERA. He replaces left-hander Nick Raquet, who was optioned to Norfolk on Monday.
The Orioles will enter the series in Houston with seven right-handers in the bullpen and only one left-hander, Grant Wolfram.
Sanders and third baseman Christian Encarnacion-Strand, who was recalled from Norfolk on Thursday to replace the injured Blaze Alexander, are new to the Orioles. According to MLB.com’s Sarah Langs, Encarnacion-Strand’s full name, which consists of 27 characters, is the longest one in baseball history.
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