Orioles Reinforcements: Pitching, Outfield Help Arrive

0:00On April 25th, the Orioles are getting some much-needed pitching and outfield help as injuries keep piling up this season. They activated Lefty Keegan Aiken from the 15-day injury list today, right after bringing back Reliever Andrew Kitchrege and Outfielder Tyler. O'Neill yesterday, to make room, they option Cameron Foster, Jonathan Rodriguez, and Jose Espada to Triple A. Keegan and Aiken both missed the whole season so far with shoulder inflammation and a groin strain, but Keegan pressed in his debut with a die, clean-inning against the Red Sox. Signed to a one-year $9 million deal, he bounced from the Cubs back to Baltimore, and now they've picked up his $9 million option for next year. Aiken steps in as their top lefty Reliever. Fans are breathing easier with these returns, but the injury bug hit hard again when starter Dean Kremmer landed on the 15-day list, Thursday with a right-quad strain. Rookie Brandon Young got called up and earned a win in Kremmer's spot Friday, and he might stick around as the fifth starter for several weeks.

1:03O'Neill shook off a two-week concussion absence after a slow start at the plate, while the team eyes depth like K-povich if more rotation trouble. Hits Pitcher Dietrich Ends could return soon from a foot infection, and Heston Kerstead is ramping up with full activities. Even top prospect Jackson Holiday got good news on his right hand after surgery scans came back clean, despite some rehab soreness, so they're shutting him down just a week before restarting. With the list still at 10 deep, Baltimore's fighting through, hoping these moves steady the ship for the long haul. That's your MLB news today update, AI-powered, and always on.