Orioles news: Dean Kremer placed on IL, Brandon Young recalled
Another Orioles pitcher has hit the injured list.
CLEVELAND, OH - APRIL 18:Dean Kremer #64 of the Baltimore Orioles looks on during the game between the Baltimore Orioles and the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field on Saturday, April 18, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Sean Finucane/MLB Photos via Getty Images) | MLB Photos via Getty Images Even on their off day, the Orioles managed to find a way to put a player on the injured list. The team placed starting pitcher Dean Kremer on the 15-day injured list with an announced right quad strain.
As a corresponding move, pitcher Brandon Young was recalled from Triple-A Norfolk. Kremer was the guy on turn to start tomorrow’s game against the Red Sox, so that’s wiped right out by this injury. Young is now set to start the game instead.
The roster maneuvering is neat enough. The 27-year-old Young was no good in 12 starts a year ago, though he made a nice first 2026 impression with a five-inning spot start against the White Sox back on April 6. Young allowed two hits while keeping Chicago off the board in that game.
Since this move was announced on the off day, there was not an immediate media availability to give an indication of how severe the team believes the injury to be and how long Kremer might be out. The move is retroactive to April 20. Kremer can be brought back 15 days after that.