Orioles Transfer Westburg, Bring Up Mayo

0:00It's April 1st, welcome to MLB News Today, powered by AI, I'm Corey with the story. The Orioles made some key roster moves today, transferring Infielder Jordan Westberg to the 60-day injured list to clear space for Ryhander. Albert Suarez, whose contract they selected from Triple A Norfolk. Ryhander Zach Eflin also landed on the 15-day injured list with Elbold is comfort, and they're waiting on MRI results to figure out what's up. Albert's dealing with a partial tear in his right elbow's ulnar collateral ligament, something that popped up in spring training. He got a platelet-rich plasma injection and is rehabbing without surgery for now. The team had him out through April already, but this move pushes his earliest return to May 21st. These injuries have shaken up the Infield, especially a third base where Westberg held down the fort. That opens the door wide for former top-prospect Kobe Mayo to step in at his natural spot. As the Orioles signed Pita Lanzo to cover first base over the winter.

1:02Mayo crushed it in spring with a 378 average, but he's off to a slow start in the majors, just two for 13 over four games at third. Utility guy Blaz Alexander has gotten a look there too, and he might see more time depending on how things shake out with Jackson Holiday coming. Back For now, the birds are leaning on Mayo to channel that Triple A promise and heat up, while keeping an eye on the rehab fronts for their injured arms, and Westberg to get back in the mix soon.