Wolfram was returned to Triple-A Norfolk on Thursday, Cordell Woodland of 105.7 The Fan Baltimore reports.
Wolfram threw two scoreless innings in the first game of the doubleheader against the Mets, striking out four while picking up his first career win. He's primarily pitched at Norfolk this season, but he could be back as an extra arm in Baltimore's bullpen if needed later in the summer.
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Orioles' Gunnar Henderson: Homer, four hits in doubleheader
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Henderson went 4-for-6 with a two-run homer, a double and an additional run scored in Thursday's doubleheader sweep of the Mets.
After starting the opening game on the bench, Henderson provided the decisive blow as a pinch hitter in the eighth inning, launching a two-run homer off Ryne Stanek, his 11th of the year, to put the Orioles ahead 2-1. The 24-year-old Henderson would then add three more hits in the nightcap. It was an encouraging day for the shortstop, who'd gone just 8-for-39 (.205) in his previous nine games. Overall, Henderson's slashing .277/.343/.451 with 31 RBI, 48 runs scored and 10 stolen bases across 361 plate appearances this season.
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Orioles' Tomoyuki Sugano: Grabs win in nightcap
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Sugano (7-5) earned the win over the Mets in the second game of Thursday's doubleheader, allowing three runs on four hits and three walks over six innings. He struck out two.
It's an encouraging way to head into the All-Star break for Sugano -- he logged his first quality start in six outings after struggling to an 8.87 ERA over his previous five starts (22.1 innings). Overall, the 35-year-old right-hander sports a 4.44 ERA with a 1.30 WHIP and 59:22 K:BB through his first 18 starts (99.1 innings) in the majors.
McDermott was removed from his start with Triple-A Norfolk on Thursday due to right elbow discomfort, Jacob Calvin Meyer of The Baltimore Sun reports.
McDermott was in the midst of a strong start, allowing two runs (one earned) on five hits and one walk while striking out six across 5.1 innings. The seriousness of the injury is unclear, though an arm issue always raises some level of concern. McDermott has allowed at least four earned runs in five of his eight starts since being demoted to Norfolk in late May.
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Orioles' Colin Selby: Rejoins big-league bullpen
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The Orioles recalled Selby from Triple-A Norfolk on Thursday.
Selby boasts a 3.18 ERA and 10:1 K:BB over 5.2 innings at the major-league level this season and has collected a 2.38 ERA and 31:12 K:BB in 22.2 frames with Norfolk. He will provide the Orioles' bullpen with a fresh arm.
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Orioles' David Banuelos: Going back to minors
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The Orioles optioned Banuelos to Triple-A Norfolk on Thursday.
Banuelos was added to the roster prior to the first game of Thursday's doubleheader against the Mets, but he didn't play in that contest and is now headed back to the minors. Reliever Colin Selby will absorb Banuelos' roster spot.
Orioles' Tyler O'Neill: Taking seat in second game
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O'Neill is not in the lineup for the second game of Thursday's doubleheader against the Mets.
O'Neill started in right field in the first game, going 0-for-3 with a walk. He'll begin the nightcap on the bench, as the Orioles will go with Ramon Laureano in right field and Jackson Holliday at designated hitter.
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Orioles' Felix Bautista: Locks down 18th save
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Bautista earned the save in the opening game of Thursday's doubleheader with the Mets, delivering a perfect ninth inning to seal a 3-1 win.
Bautista's converted 11 straight save chances while allowing just one earned run in his last 16 innings. Overall, the 6-foot-8 right-hander's posted a 2.41 ERA across 33.2 innings with a 1.04 WHIP and 48 strikeouts while converting 18 of 19 save opportunities.
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Orioles' Charlie Morton: Delivers quality start vs. Mets
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Morton did not factor into the decision in the opening game of Thursday's doubleheader with the Mets, allowing one run on four hits and three walks over six innings. He struck out six.
Morton was able to work through traffic Thursday, ultimately allowing a lone run in the fifth inning in an eventual 3-1 Baltimore win. The 41-year-old right-hander has turned things around after a brutal start to the season, posting a 2.72 ERA in his last seven outings (36.1 innings). Overall, Morton's ERA sits at 5.18 with a 1.52 WHIP and 88:38 K:BB across 83.1 innings this year.
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Orioles' David Banuelos: Added to roster
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The Orioles selected Banuelos' contract from Triple-A Norfolk on Thursday.
Banuelos will serve as a third catcher for an Orioles club that's dealing with myriad injuries at the position. The 28-year-old has gone just 5-for-48 (.104 average) at the plate this season with Norfolk.
Orioles' Cedric Mullins: Taking seat in first game of day
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Mullins is absent from the lineup for the first game of Thursday's doubleheader against the Mets.
Mullins will sit out the first game of the twin bill but should be back in the starting nine for the nightcap. Colton Cowser will cover center field for the Orioles in the matinee.
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Orioles' Ryan O'Hearn: Out for first game
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O'Hearn is absent from the lineup for the first game of Thursday's doubleheader versus the Mets.
The left-handed-hitting O'Hearn will sit out against Mets southpaw David Peterson in the opening leg of the twin bill. Coby Mayo will hold down first base for the Orioles.
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Orioles' Gunnar Henderson: Sitting out first game of twin bill
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Henderson is not in the lineup for the first game of Thursday's doubleheader versus the Mets.
The left-handed-hitting Henderson will take a seat in the first game of the twin bill as the Mets send southpaw David Peterson to the bump. Luis Vazquez will play shortstop and bat seventh for the Orioles. Henderson is likely to be back in the lineup for the second game between the two teams Thursday.
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Orioles' Grant Wolfram: Up as 27th man
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The Orioles recalled Wolfram from Triple-A Norfolk on Thursday.
Wolfram will serve as the 27th man on the roster for Thursday's doubleheader against the Mets. The left-handed reliever has made two relief appearances with Baltimore this season, yielding two runs over 1.1 innings.
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