Baltimore Orioles’ Starting Pitcher Dean Kremer Placed on Injured List
The Baltimore Orioles have been hit with yet another injury blow as they place starting pitcher Dean Kremer on the 15-day injured list. The right-hander has been sidelined due to a strained right triceps, adding to the already depleted roster.
Kosport Magazine’s Take: The Orioles have been struggling with injuries, and losing another starting pitcher will not make things easier for them. Let’s take a closer look at the situation at hand.
Kremer, who has a record of 3-4 with a 4.32 ERA in nine starts this season, had a rough outing in Monday’s loss to the St. Louis Cardinals. He pitched only four innings and gave up five runs, matching his shortest outing of the season. Manager Brandon Hyde revealed that Kremer had mentioned his arm was bothering him after the fourth inning.
“We want to use caution and put him on the IL, hoping it won’t be for a long time,” Hyde said.
This news comes just a day after the Orioles placed another starting pitcher, John Means, on the injured list due to a strained left forearm. Means has been a key component in the Orioles’ rotation with an impressive 2.28 ERA. Losing him and Kremer within a span of two days is a big blow for the team.
Kosport Magazine’s Take: This is a tough situation for the Orioles as they now have to find replacements for two of their starting pitchers. The team has recalled right-hander Dillon Tate and left-hander Nick Vespi from Triple-A Norfolk, while optioning righty Jonathan Heasley to the minors.
The Orioles’ pitching staff has been struggling this season with a 5.26 ERA, and losing two key starters will put even more pressure on the remaining pitchers. It will be interesting to see who will step up and fill in the gaps left by Means and Kremer.
However, manager Brandon Hyde remains confident in his team and is hopeful that Kremer’s injury won’t keep him out for too long. The Orioles will need all hands on deck as they try to navigate through this challenging time.
Kosport Magazine’s Take: The Orioles will have to overcome this setback and keep fighting. We wish Kremer a speedy recovery and hope to see him back on the mound soon. As for the team, they will need to stay resilient and find ways to win without two of their top pitchers. Stay tuned for updates on this developing situation.
