Orioles Claim Reliever Bryan Baker From Blue Jays

BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Baltimore Orioles claimed right-handed reliever Bryan Baker from the Toronto Blue Jays, the squad announced Monday.

In his archetypal sensation of the majors, Baker pitched 1 inning with the Blue Jays successful 2021 and didn’t surrender a run. As a subordinate of the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons, the 26-year-old had a 1.31 ERA past twelvemonth successful 41 1/3 innings, striking retired 48 batters.

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A erstwhile 11th circular prime retired of the University of North Florida, Baker has a 3.18 ERA successful 5 seasons successful the insignificant leagues.

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On Sunday, the squad reinstated pitchers Keegan Akin and Jorge López, infielder Jorge Mateo, and outfielder DJ Stewart from the 60-day injured list.

Following those transactions and the acquisition of Baker, the Orioles person 32 players connected their 40-man roster.

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Last week the Orioles lost Hunter Harvey, a erstwhile first-round pick, connected a waiver assertion by the San Francisco Giants.

CBS Baltimore Staff