Baltimore Orioles finalized their 25-man rotation as Opening Day baseball 2017 is underway.
TheBaltimore Oriolesroster received its final tune-ups Sunday as Opening Day baseball 2017 has begun.
The Orioles 25-man roster is complete and ready to go as the O’s welcome American League East foe Toronto Blue Jays to Oriole Park at Camden Yards on April 3 at 3:05 p.m. ET.
However, as usual, the Orioles active roster is set to go through many changes for the immediate future with starting pitchersChris TillmanandWade Mileybeginning the season on the disabled list.
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Tillman, who is suffering from right shoulder bursitis, and southpaw Miley were placed on the league’s new 10-day disabled list. Miley’s injury is far less concerning as he’s been dealing with a nasty upper respiratory infection. According toMLB.com, Miley is projected back on April 9, with Tillman possibly returning in early May.
As a result, the Orioles Opening Day roster will have just three starting pitchers including Opening Day starterKevin Gausman,Dylan BundyandUbaldo Jimenez. The Orioles filled the rest of their pitching staff with relievers, eight to be exact.
Here are the 11 pitchers that made the O’s 25-man roster:
- RHPKevin Gausman
- RHPDylan Bundy
- RHPUbaldo Jimenez
- RHPBrad Brach
- LHPZach Britton
- RHPOliver Drake
- RHPMychal Givens
- LHPDonnie Hart
- LHPVidal Nuno
- RHPDarren O’Day
- RHPTyler Wilson
So, you may wonder where did Orioles roster hopefulsJayson Aquino,Gabriel YnoaandAlec Asher? Well, all three pitchers were optioned to Triple-A Norfolk, but don’t assume they won’t reach the Major League roster sometime in 2017. Right-handed pitcherMike Wrightwill begin the season in Norfolk, as well.
The rest of the Orioles 25-man roster
Orioles’Trey Manciniheadlines the Orioles 25-man roster on the offensive side, earning himself a roster spot after leading the O’s in RBIs (14) during spring training play. Also, Mancini smashed three home runs with a .357 batting average.
Like Mancini, 24-year-old outfielderJoey Rickardand veteran 33-year-oldCraig Gentrysecured themselves a spot on the Orioles roster after an extraordinary spring training.
No surprises on#oriolesOD roster. Oliver Drake 8th reliever. Tillman, Miley, Santander on DL. OF Craig Gentry added to 40-man.
— Roch Kubatko (@masnRoch)April 2, 2017
Anthony Santanderwill start the season on the disabled list, along with sluggerPedro Alvarezstarting seventh major league season in Triple-A Norfolk.
Here’s how the rest of the Orioles 25-man roster played out:
Catchers
- CWelington Castillo
- C Caleb Joesph
Infield
Outfield
- OF Craig Gentry
- CFAdam Jones
- LFHyun Soo Kim
- RF Joey Rickard
- RFSeth Smith
- RFMark Trumbo
Designated Hitter
DH Trey Mancini
Next: Projecting the 2017 Orioles Opening Day pitching staff
The Orioles begin the season with a two-game series against the Blue Jays before the O’s home weekend series against the New York Yankees.
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