May 26, 2025; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Orioles third baseman Emmanuel Rivera (26) at bat against the St. Louis Cardinals during the fourth inning at Oriole Park at Camden Yards Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images

Orioles Recall Emmanuel Rivera, Option Dylan Carlson Among Multiple Roster Moves

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By Brad Wakai | Last updated Jun 28, 2025 2:34 PM ET

Friday appeared to be the epitome of the Baltimore Orioles' season in the early going.

Down 6-0 almost immediately with their most consistent starting pitcher on the mound, the way their offense had been performing throughout the year made it seem like that deficit was going to be too much to overcome.

But the Orioles turned back the clock, flashing their elite offense to the tune of 22 runs during an important victory.

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Baltimore is at the stage where they have to win virtually every game they play if they want to avoid a fire sale at the deadline and push for a playoff spot. And in an effort to keep things rolling, they announced a roster change prior to Saturday's game.

Emmanuel Rivera has been recalled, Dylan Carlson was optioned and pitcher Kyle Tyler was designated for assignment.

We have made the following roster moves: pic.twitter.com/lX4g5pKZun
— Baltimore Orioles (@Orioles) June 28, 2025

This decision could largely be the result of Jordan Westburg hurting his finger that forced him to exit Friday's game early.

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It's unclear whether an injured list stint is needed for the 2024 All-Star, but this points to the fact that he's at least going to miss some time since the Orioles wanted to have another infield option in Rivera.

Optioning Carlson to Triple-A Norfolk is a bit surprising, though, especially because he's been a solid hitter for Baltimore since the start of May, slashing .271/.307/.438 with all four of his home runs and 10 of his 12 RBI coming during this stretch.

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Tyler was claimed off waivers from the Philadelphia Phillies on June 15, and he didn't make an appearance at the big league level before he was removed from the roster.

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