Orioles option Brandon Young to minors after MLB debut, recall reliever

Orioles option Brandon Young to minors after MLB debut, recall reliever

After Saturday’s win in which the bullpen covered the final five innings for a second straight day, manager Brandon Hyde pleaded with his Sunday starter to eat some innings. “Our bullpen’s had a pretty heavy load so far,” Hyde said. “Come on, Charlie Morton. Need you. That’s the bottom line. We need to give some of these guys a break.” Just in case that doesn’t happen, though, the Orioles on Sunday morning optioned pitching prospect Brandon Youn…

Orioles Shuffle Pitching Staff Again

In the world of baseball, the Baltimore Orioles are making some strategic maneuvers to bolster their bullpen. After a taxing series with the Cincinnati Reds, the Orioles decided to shuffle their roster, sending Brandon Young back to Triple-A Norfolk and bringing up right-hander Cody Poteet. Young, who had a baptism by fire in his major league debut against the Reds, pitched four innings, yielding three runs on seven hits, alongside three walks a…

Orioles designate Blewett for assignment after activating Brandon Young

BALTIMORE—Brandon Young is making his major league debut on Saturday. He was recalled from High-A Aberdeen, where he’s spent this week while Triple-A Norfolk is in Omaha. Right-handed pitcher Scott Blewett was designated for assignment to make room for Young. In two appearances, Blewett allowed an unearned run on five hits in 4 1/3 innings. …

Orioles Designate Scott Blewett For Assignment

The Orioles announced that right-hander Scott Blewett has been designated for assignment.  The move opens up a 26-man roster spot for Brandon Young, whose first promotion to the majors was reported on yesterday. Blewett was only just claimed off waivers from the Twins earlier this week, and his brief time in the orange-and-black has seen the righty throw 4 1/3 scoreless innings over two relief appearances, striking out six of 19 batters faced.  …