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Orioles starter Kyle Bradish made his first appearance on a mound and against live hitters since having Tommy John surgery 13 months ago.
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Yardbarker on MSNAll-Star’s injury bodes well for Braves at the trade deadlineThe Braves are expected to be sellers at the trade deadline, and one of their trade chips just became that much more valuable. The Orioles announced today that closer Felix Baustista has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to right shoulder discomfort.
Kyle Bradish will begin his injury rehab assignment Thursday with High-A Aberdeen, staying on track for a second-half return to the Orioles’ rotation.Bradish had two ups yesterday during live batting practice in Sarasota.
The Orioles selected two catchers with their first two picks in the recent draft: Auburn ’s Ike Irish with the No. 19 pick and Coastal Carolina’s Caden Bodine with the No. 30 pick. In addition, it is worth noting that the Orioles top prospect, Samuel Basallo, also is a catcher.
Westburg forced the Orioles to pencil him into the lineup virtually every day by slashing .269/.317/.497 with 18 homers, 58 RBI and an OPS+ 32 points above the league average.
The Orioles have been dealing with several injuries throughout the season, but things are looking up on that front.