Voth (1-2) allowed an unearned run on a hit and a walk with one strikeout in two-thirds of an inning, taking the extra-inning loss Tuesday versus the Brewers.
Voth was called on for another short assignment Tuesday, his second since serving as a primary pitcher May 31 versus the Guardians. This one didn't go particularly well, and he has now given up six runs (four earned) over nine innings across his last five appearances. The Orioles haven't revealed their rotation for this weekend's series versus the Royals -- it's still possible Voth could make a start or serve as a bulk reliever in one of those three games. There's also a chance Baltimore recalls Cole Irvin, who has pitched to a 3.21 ERA, 1.05 WHIP and 22:4 K:BB over 42 innings at Triple-A Norfolk. Irvin hasn't pitched for the Tides since May 31, and the affiliate's pitching plans beyond Wednesday are yet to be determined. Voth would likely return to the bullpen full-time if Irvin were promoted.
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Orioles' Austin Voth: Makes relief appearance
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Voth struck out one in a perfect inning of relief during Sunday's 8-3 win over the Giants.
Voth made his last appearance versus Cleveland in a bulk relief role, but Baltimore is skipping his turn in the rotation thanks to days off last Thursday and this Monday. This was his first scoreless outing in his last four appearances. Voth has been more effective as a reliever, and he may still follow an opener in his next game, which is tentatively scheduled to come over the weekend at home versus the Royals. As such, Sunday's appearance seems to be just to keep him on schedule. He has a 4.55 ERA, 1.38 WHIP and 29:10 K:BB through 29.2 innings.
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Orioles' Austin Voth: Struggles in primary role
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Voth allowed three runs on five hits and three walks while striking out three over 2.1 innings Wednesday versus the Guardians. He did not factor in the decision.
Voth has served as a long reliever for much of the season, but he was tabbed for a primary-pitcher assignment behind opener Keegan Akin in this contest. It didn't go very well, as Voth struggled in the third and fourth innings, and the rest of the Orioles' bullpen didn't fare much better. Over 14 innings in May, Voth pitched to a respectable 3.86 ERA with a 1.50 WHIP. He's at a 4.71 ERA, 1.43 WHIP and 28:10 K:BB through 28.2 innings overall. He's tentatively scheduled to pitch next week in Milwaukee if he continues to fill the fifth-starter role opened up by Grayson Rodriguez's demotion to Triple-A Norfolk. Voth could also end up back in the bullpen if the Orioles opt to give Cole Irvin another chance in the rotation soon.
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Orioles' Austin Voth: Serving as bulk reliever
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Voth will serve as a bulk reliever behind opening pitcher Keegan Akin in Wednesday's game against the Guardians, Andy Kostka of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.
Though the Orioles are bypassing him for a start, Voth will still effectively be taking the rotation spot of Grayson Rodriguez, who was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk last week. In his most recent relief outing five days ago against the Rangers, Voth covered 3.2 innings, so he should be able to provide the Orioles with a decent amount of length out of the bullpen.
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Orioles' Austin Voth: Joining rotation Wednesday
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Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said Voth will either start or serve as a bulk reliever in Wednesday's game versus the Guardians, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
The rotation spot had previously been occupied by Grayson Rodriguez, who was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk over the weekend. All 18 of Voth's appearances this season have been in relief, although he has plenty of past starting experience and went 3.2 innings in his last outing May 26.
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Orioles' Austin Voth: Awarded win Sunday
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Voth (1-1) walked two and struck out two over two scoreless and hitless innings, earning the win Sunday over the Tigers.
This was just the third time in 10 appearances this season that Voth wasn't changed with a run. All three of his scoreless efforts have come over his last four outings. The right-hander has a 5.52 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and 14:4 K:BB across 14.2 innings as a low-leverage reliever this year. He's also picked up two holds. Voth's biggest problem has been home runs -- he gave up five long balls over his first five appearances but has since kept the ball in the yard.
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Orioles' Austin Voth: Takes loss Wednesday
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Voth (0-1) allowed three runs on four hits and struck out three over 1.1 innings, taking the loss Wednesday versus the Rangers.
Voth was responsible for Josh Jung's tiebreaking two-run home run in the sixth inning as well as a Nathaniel Lowe RBI double in the seventh. The 30-year-old Voth was thought to be in the mix to take Kyle Bradish's (foot) place in the rotation, but the Orioles instead opted to call up top prospect Grayson Rodriguez, who allowed two runs on four hits and a walk over five innings in his major-league debut. It looks like Voth will likely spend much of 2023 in a low-leverage role out of the bullpen. He's given up four runs, including two homers, across his first 2.1 innings this season.
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Orioles' Austin Voth: Could be needed for spot start
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Voth is an option to start for the Orioles on Tuesday versus the Rangers after scheduled starter Tyler Wells was needed in relief Monday, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
Voth is currently stationed in the Orioles' bullpen and made a one-inning relief appearance Saturday. He was stretched out in spring training, though, and the hope is that he could give the O's a little length. Baltimore could also go with Kyle Gibson on Tuesday on normal rest and pitch Voth on Wednesday in Gibson's original slot.
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Orioles' Austin Voth: Role not yet defined
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Voth's experience as a reliever could lead to him starting 2023 in the bullpen, Nathan Ruiz of The Baltimore Sun reports.
Voth started 17 of his 41 appearances between the Nationals and the Orioles last season, with most of his success coming in Baltimore. With a crowded competition for the rotation, it would make sense for the Orioles to move the 30-year-old to the bullpen at the start of the campaign. He would likely fill a long-relief role with the ability to make spot starts since he's stretching out in camp.
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Orioles' Austin Voth: Avoids arb with '24 club option
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Voth has avoided arbitration with the Orioles and signed a one-year contract Thursday, which includes a club option for 2024.
Voth will be guaranteed $1.85 million with this new deal, and the 2024 option is worth $2.45 million with escalators that could add another $500,000. The 30-year-old right-hander struggled out of the gate last season with Washinton before moving on to Baltimore and registering a sharp 3.04 ERA with 72 strikeouts in 17 starts and five relief appearances covering 83 innings. He projects to operate in a swingman role again for the O's in 2023, shuffling between long relief and emergency starting/opening duties.
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Orioles' Austin Voth: Allows two homers in loss
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Voth (5-4) took the loss against the Yankees on Saturday, allowing four runs on seven hits while walking two over five innings. He struck out three.
Voth didn't do himself any favors on Saturday, hitting Aaron Judge with a pitch to lead off the first before giving up three runs in the inning, including a solo shot to Giancarlo Stanton. The right-hander served up another solo homer in the second and also hit Anthony Rizzo with a pitch. It was the first time this season that Voth allowed more than one home run in a game and only the second time that he allowed more than three earned runs. He's now lost three of his last four decisions.
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Orioles' Austin Voth: Strikes out six in no-decision
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Voth allowed one run on four hits over five innings against the Astros on Sunday. He struck out six and did not factor in the decision.
Voth coughed up one run in the third inning and was in line to take a tough-luck loss before the Orioles forced extra innings. After producing a brutal 10.13 ERA in 19 appearances with the Nationals this season, the 30-year-old righty has produced a 2.77 ERA with a 69:23 K:BB through 78 innings as an Oriole. Voth has given up two or fewer runs in nine straight appearances. He's lined up for a road start against the Yankees next week.
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Orioles' Austin Voth: Surrenders two runs in loss
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Voth (5-3) took the loss Tuesday, allowing two runs on six hits with three strikeouts in five innings against the Tigers.
After cruising through two innings, Voth ran into trouble in the third as Jeimer Candelario led off the inning with a base hit, and Akil Baddoo knocked him home with a two-run home run. The long ball was the only damage against Voth but led to him taking his third loss of the season as he was outdueled by Joey Wentz. In 49.1 innings in the second half, Voth owns a 2.57 ERA. He will likely take on Houston this weekend.
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Orioles' Austin Voth: Collects win in relief
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Voth (5-2) earned the win Wednesday over the Nationals. He walked two and struck out none in a scoreless inning.
Voth was able to pick up the win in his first appearance against his former team. The right-hander was used out of the bullpen Wednesday after previously making 14 of his first 18 appearances with the Orioles as a starter. He now has a 4.36 ERA, 1.42 WHIP and 78:29 K:BB through 86.2 innings between Baltimore and Washington this year. The 30-year-old is expected to re-enter the rotation next week during the Orioles' three-game home series versus the Tigers.
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Orioles' Austin Voth: Piggybacking Wednesday
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Voth will pitch out of the bullpen behind starter Tyler Wells against the Nationals on Wednesday, Zachary Silver of MLB.com reports.
Voth has been an effective starter since being claimed off waivers by Baltimore with 2.79 ERA and 55:19 K:BB across 61.1 innings, but he'll work as a piggyback option Wednesday. The 30-year-old has allowed three runs over 7.1 frames in his past two starts, and the Orioles are looking to limit his workload down the stretch since he's on pace to crack 100 innings for the first time since 2018.
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Orioles' Austin Voth: Tosses four innings
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Voth allowed two runs on five hits and two walks over four innings against Boston on Friday. He struck out five and did not factor in the decision.
Voth was in line for the loss before the Orioles came back and secured the win Friday. The only damage against him came on Xander Bogaerts' two-run shot in the third frame. Voth has now given up two or fewer runs in six straight starts and 10 of his last 11. Over that 11-game span, he's sporting a strong 2.49 ERA and 45:15 K:BB. Voth is lined up to start in Toronto next week.
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Orioles' Austin Voth: Short start versus Oakland
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Voth allowed a run on six hits and struck out four over 3.1 innings in a no-decision during Saturday's 8-1 win over the Athletics.
Voth wasn't particularly efficient, throwing 47 of 70 pitches for strikes in the short outing. Manager Brandon Hyde opted to pull the starter after he allowed three straight singles to load the bases in the fourth inning, and Keegan Akin escaped the jam without allowing a run. Voth hasn't allowed more than two runs in his last five outings, covering 26.1 innings in that span. He's completed five innings seven times this year, including six of his last seven appearances. The 30-year-old righty has a 4.41 ERA, 1.40 WHIP and 73:25 K:BB through 81.2 innings this year between Baltimore and Washington, though his ratios with the Orioles (2.71 ERA, 1.17 WHIP, 55:19 K:BB) in 63 innings are much more encouraging than the season-long marks.
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Orioles' Austin Voth: Excellent performance in loss
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Voth (4-2) took the loss Sunday in Houston, allowing a run on a hit and three walks while striking out four in six innings.
Voth allowed a leadoff double to David Hensley in the third but otherwise kept Houston's bats silent. He faced two batters over the minimum through the first six frames thanks to two double-play groundballs. He was removed after a walk to begin the seventh, and that runner later came around to score. It was the second time in three starts that Voth pitched six innings and allowed one run or fewer without recording a win. Since the All-Star break, he has a 2.25 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 28:12 K:BB in 36 innings across seven starts. His next start will likely be next weekend against Toronto.
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Orioles' Austin Voth: Navigates trouble in win
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Voth (4-1) earned the victory Tuesday against the White Sox, striking out three in 5.2 innings while allowing two runs on seven hits and three walks.
Both runs against Voth came in the first inning when Eloy Jimenez hit a two-run homer. Voth allowed at least one baserunner in each of his innings but managed to keep Chicago off the board after the first. As a starter this season, the 30-year-old has a 2.81 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 42:14 K:BB in 48 innings across 11 appearances. He set season highs Tuesday with 86 pitches and six frames completed.
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Orioles' Austin Voth: Sleeper pitchers for Week 21 (Aug. 22-28)
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Here's your deep-league special for the week. Voth would be easier to recommend if his upcoming White Sox matchup wasn't followed by an Astros matchup later in the week. Still, he has a 2.27 ERA over his past five appearances, six of them starts, as well as respectable strikeout and walk numbers.
