Orioles Place Akin on IL, Shuffle Bullpen

0:00It's March 25. You're listening to MLB News Today, AI-powered baseball coverage. I'm Corey with the story. The Baltimore Orioles will open the 2026 season without their top left-handed reliever. On Wednesday, they placed 30-year-old Keegan Akin on the 15-day injured list with a left-growing strain he picked up during spring training. Last Saturday. Earlier this week, right-handers Felix Bautista and Colin Selby were already sidelineed on the 60-day list due to shoulder issues. Outfielder Dylan Bevers dodged the injured list with knee soreness and made the 26-man opening day roster instead. Akin has been a steady presence in Baltimore's bullpen over his six-year big league career, posting a 3.41-earn run average in. 64 appearances last season. The team hopes for better luck after an injury riddle 2025 that saw 29 players hit the list 39 times. To fill the final bullpen spots, the Orioles turn to right-handers Yarmeele Hirado and

1:01Anthony Nunez, their number 25 prospect. Now they have just two lefties left in Dietrich Ends and Grand Wolfram, who impressed this spring with six scoreless innings, 10 strikeouts, and one. Walk. Manager Craig Alburnaz plans to mix and match relievers in high-lever situations to build a strong unit, starting with new closer Ryan Helsley. With deeper options this year, Baltimore looks ready to handle early challenges despite the setback.