It’s funny because he’s a pitcher whose name sounds like “Blew it!” The very bottom of the Orioles bullpen has shifted again. On Tuesday afternoon, the team activated reliever Scott Blewett, who they had claimed off waivers from the Twins on Monday.
The Baltimore Orioles wrap up their series against the Arizona Diamondbacks this afternoon. They have split the first two games of the series. Baltimore won game one 5-1, but they dropped last night’s game 4-3.
SARASOTA—After a week of Grapefruit League games, the Orioles cut 12 players, including right-handed reliever Colin Selby, who was on their roster for the Wild Card Series, and promising outfielders Enrique Bradfield Jr., Dylan Beavers and Jud Fabain.
The Orioles’ roster for the Wild Card Series has 14 position players and 12 pitchers. As expected, Albert Suárez, who threw six innings on Sunday, isn’t on the roster.
MINNEAPOLIS—Looking for an extra bullpen arm for the final regular-season game, the Orioles recalled right-hander Colin Selby from Triple-A Norfolk and designated left-hander Tucker Davidson for assignment.
Colin Selby and Keegan Akin dominated out of the bullpen, but Seranthony Domínguez surrendered a walk-off blast to Francisco Alvarez in the ninth. The Orioles’ bullpen briefly stole the show with a pair of unlikely contributors, but Baltimore’s most trusted reliever gave it all back with one pitch.
The Baltimore Orioles have optioned Cade Povich to Triple-A and recalled reliever Colin Selby. This comes a day after Povich’s best career start. Povich, 24, is the Orioles No.
The Royals announced Saturday that they’ve designated right-hander Colin Selby for assignment. The move clears a spot for left-hander Kris Bubic, who has been activated from the 60-day injured list.
After he was designated for assignment on Tuesday, the Pittsburgh Pirates have traded right-handed pitcher Colin Selby to the Kansas City Royals. In exchange, the Pirates have acquired left-handed pitching prospect Connor Oliver.