MINNEAPOLIS, MN - APRIL 27: Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Alex Hoppe (48) delivers a pitch during a MLB game between the Minnesota Twins and Seattle Mariners on April 27, 2026, at Target Field in Minneapolis MN. (Photo by Nick Wosika/Icon Sportswire)
The Orioles activated right-handed reliever Alex Hoppe on Wednesday. Hoppe, who was acquired in the trade that sent outfielder Taylor Ward to Seattle on Monday, was 0-1 with a 5.79 ERA in games with the Mariners.
Right-hander Anthony Nunez was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk after Tuesday night’s game. This is the second time this season that Nunez has been sent to Norfolk.
Nunez is 3-2 with a 4.60 ERA and three saves in 40 games.
When Hoppe appears in a game, he’ll be the 52nd player used by the Orioles this season.
Call for questions: I answer Orioles questions most weekdays. Please send yours to: Rich@BaltimoreBaseball.com
BALTIMORE—For the moment, the Orioles remain alive in the wild-card race, but just barely. Entering…
BALTIMORE—Orioles catcher Samuel Basallo’s season is over. After getting hit by a foul tip on…
BALTIMORE—In his first season with the Orioles, Pete Alonso was unanimously elected as Most Valuable…
Even though an expected December 1st lockout may preclude a Rule 5 draft, the Orioles…
He was a pitching stalwart on terrific Oriole teams before a drug habit shattered his…
BALTIMORE—The Orioles’ scheduled game against the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday night was postponed by…