Rays take on the Orioles in first of 4-game series
Bassitt returns after lower back discomfort, and Baltimore opens a four-game series while trying to climb out of last place in the AL East.
- The Baltimore Orioles reinstated right-hander Chris Bassitt to the active roster Friday, with the 37-year-old set to start against the Tampa Bay Rays. Yaramil Hiraldo was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk to make room.
- Baltimore dropped to last place in the American League East with a 58-63 record after losing a series to the Minnesota Twins, falling behind the Toronto Blue Jays in the division standings.
- Recently traded to Tampa Bay, pitcher Tyler Wells reflected on his six seasons in Baltimore, saying, "Baltimore, obviously, is always gonna hold a special place in my heart." Wells debuted after a two-year hiatus.
- FanGraphs projects Baltimore with an 11.7% chance of making the playoffs and a 0.4% chance of winning the World Series this year as the team seeks to finish strong.
- Bassitt brings 12 seasons of experience with an 87-69 record and 3.71 ERA across five organizations: the Chicago White Sox, Oakland Athletics, New York Mets, Toronto Blue Jays, and Orioles.
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