Baltimore Orioles Make Roster Move After Injury News

The Baltimore Orioles made a roster move ahead of their matchup with the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday following a new injury within the pitching staff. Pitching depth has quickly become a concern for Baltimore early in the season, and the latest move reflects the club’s need to shuffle arms as injuries begin to take their toll. The Orioles announced on X before Sunday’s game against the Pirates that they have recalled left-hander Cade Povich from Triple-A Norfolk.

In a corresponding move, right-hander Yaramil Hiraldo was placed on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to April 2, with right shoulder inflammation. Povich had already been with the team on the taxi squad, so his promotion to the active 26-man roster does not come as a surprise. However, the circumstances surrounding the move highlight a growing need for stability within Baltimore’s pitching staff.

We have made the following roster moves: pic. twitter. com/PLSvqIkhxk — Baltimore Orioles (@Orioles) April 5, 2026 Hiraldo, who heads to the injured list, struggled in his limited action this season.

The 30-year-old right-hander allowed four earned runs in just 1 2/3 innings of work, raising questions about whether the right shoulder issue may have contributed to his early difficulties. The more significant development, though, is Povich’s return and the opportunity now in front of him. With Zach Eflin already on the 15-day injured list, there is a clear opening in the rotation.