Orioles' Trevor Rogers: No run support in first loss
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Rogers (2-1) took the loss Saturday, allowing one run on two hits and two walks over 6.2 innings against the Marlins. He struck out eight.
The southpaw's only blemish Saturday came on a seventh-inning RBI single by Derek Hill, but with the Orioles struggling offensively, that was enough to saddle him with the loss. Rogers has been excellent across six starts with the big league club, posting a 1.53 ERA and 0.82 WHIP over 35.1 innings. While those numbers may not be sustainable, Rogers has a chance to stick as a solid rotation arm if he continues to boost his strikeout rate (8.2 K/9) and keep his walks in check (2.5 BB/9).
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Orioles' Trevor Rogers: Blanks Atlanta in win
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Rogers (2-0) earned the win Sunday in Atlanta, allowing four hits and two walks over 6.2 scoreless innings. He struck out six.
Rogers gave up a leadoff infield single to Jurickson Profar to start the game before holding Atlanta without another hit until the sixth inning. It was another excellent outing for Rogers, who's allowed just two runs across 20 innings in his last two starts. The southpaw lowered his ERA to 1.57 with a 0.87 WHIP and 24:8 K:BB through his first five starts (28.2 innings) this season. Rogers is currently lined up for a home matchup with the Marlins, his former team, in his next outing.
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Orioles' Trevor Rogers: Turns in no-decision
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Rogers allowed two runs on three hits and three walks while striking out five over 5.1 innings in a no-decision versus the Rangers on Monday.
Rogers allowed a two-run home run to Marcus Semien in the sixth inning, which was the only scoring play he allowed. Rogers exited in line for the win, but Seranthony Dominguez was unable to protect a 3-2 lead in the seventh. Rogers is up to four starts in the majors this season, and he's pitched to a 2.05 ERA, 0.86 WHIP and 18:6 K:BB over 22 innings. He appears to have a good path to starts for much of July as Zach Eflin (back) and Cade Povich (hip) are both on the injured list. Rogers' next start is projected to be this weekend in Atlanta.
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Orioles' Trevor Rogers: Twirls gem for victory
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Rogers (1-0) allowed three hits over eight shutout frames Monday, striking out four and earning a win over the Rangers.
Rogers was outstanding Monday, sprinkling three singles across eight scoreless frames. He let only one runner reach scoring position and had a string of 14 consecutive batters retired. Rogers was efficient, with 72 of his 101 pitches being strikes. He's struggled with his command throughout his career but has walked just three batters through 16.2 MLB innings this season. Rogers owns a 1.62 ERA and likely earned himself another turn in the rotation, which is lined up to be this weekend at home against the Rays.
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Orioles' Trevor Rogers: Awarded another start
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Rogers is slated to start Monday's game against the Rangers at Camden Yards, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
Rogers had a lackluster return to the Baltimore rotation after being called up from Triple-A Norfolk last Wednesday, as he failed to escape the third inning of his start against the Rays while allowing three earned runs on five hits and three walks in a no-decision. Despite the poor showing, Rogers will get at least one more start while the banged-up Orioles are short on alternative options for the rotation. Since none of the six pitchers on the Orioles' injured list have even resumed facing hitters at this point, Rogers will tentatively line up for a two-start week, with his second outing expected to come Sunday versus Tampa Bay.
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Orioles' Trevor Rogers: Mostly ineffective in no-decision
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Rogers didn't factor into the decision Wednesday against Tampa Bay, giving up three runs on five hits and three walks in 2.1 innings. He struck out four.
Summoned from Triple-Norfolk to replace the injured Cade Povich (hip) in the Orioles' rotation, Rogers' second start of the season wasn't nearly as impressive as his first. After firing 6.1 shutout innings in his season debut back on May 24 in Boston, the 27-year-old southpaw exhibited poor control while issuing three walks but did manage to whiff 10 during his abbreviated outing. Rogers' next turn in the rotation tentatively projects for next week versus the Rangers, who have scuffled to the tune of a .604 OPS against lefties since May 1.
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Orioles' Trevor Rogers: Recalled to start Wednesday
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The Orioles recalled Rogers from Triple-A Norfolk on Wednesday.
Rogers will start Wednesday's road game against the Rays. The left-hander was terrific in a spot start for Baltimore back on May 24, tossing 6.1 scoreless innings with five strikeouts in a no-decision against the Red Sox. However, Rogers has not pitched well at Norfolk, collecting a 5.46 ERA and 26:8 K:BB over 29.2 innings. Rogers could receive multiple starts for Baltimore while Cade Povich (hip) is on the shelf, but he's a risky proposition in fantasy.
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Orioles' Trevor Rogers: On taxi squad ahead of start
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Rogers has been added to the Orioles' taxi squad and is expected to be recalled from Triple-A Norfolk to start Wednesday against the Rays, Danielle Allentuck of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.
Rogers is taking the rotation spot of the injured Cade Povich (hip) and is likely to make at least a couple more starts after Wednesday while Povich recovers. The 27-year-old Rogers has been underwhelming this season at Norfolk, posting a 5.46 ERA and 26:8 K:BB over 29.2 innings. However, he dazzled in a spot start for the Orioles back on May 24, striking out five over 6.1 shutout frames versus the Red Sox.
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Orioles' Trevor Rogers: Starting second game Saturday
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Rogers will start for the Orioles in Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Red Sox, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
Rogers was recalled from Triple-A Norfolk and was expected to start in Friday's doubleheader, but that game ended up being moved to Saturday due to inclement weather. The 27-year-old southpaw will take the mound for Saturday's nightcap following the Orioles' 6-5 loss to the Red Sox in Game 1. Rogers is 0-2 across two Triple-A starts this season with an 8.10 ERA, 1.68 WHIP and 15:6 K:BB across 13.1 innings.
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Orioles' Trevor Rogers: Comes off IL, sent to Triple-A
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The Orioles reinstated Rogers (knee) from the 15-day injured list Sunday and optioned him to Triple-A Norfolk, Cordell Woodland of 105.7 The Fan Baltimore reports.
Cade Povich (5.55 ERA, 1.54 WHIP in seven starts) and Kyle Gibson (13.11 ERA, 2.49 WHIP in three starts) haven't made strong cases for sticking around in the Baltimore rotation, but Rogers didn't perform well enough over his four-start rehab assignment to make a convincing argument to join the big club upon being activated. Between stops with Norfolk and Double-A Chesapeake, Rogers surrendered 10 earned runs on 15 hits and five walks while striking out 13 across 12 innings. He'll continue to make regular turns out of the Norfolk rotation, and if he displays improved numbers in his upcoming starts, Rogers could earn a look with the big club.
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Orioles' Trevor Rogers: Improves in fourth rehab start
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Rogers (knee) made his fourth minor-league rehab start for Triple-A Norfolk on Saturday, allowing one run on three hits and a walk with four strikeouts in 4.1 innings.
Saturday was an improvement for Rogers, who had given up nine runs over the first 7.2 innings during his rehab assignment. The left-hander continues to work his way back from a right knee subluxation, and he's now built up to the 70-pitch mark. Rogers figures to be ready to return before the end of May following another rehab appearance or two, although it's unclear if he'll join the major-league roster at that point or be optioned to the minors.
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Orioles' Trevor Rogers: Continues to struggle during rehab
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Rogers (knee) made his third minor-league rehab start Sunday for Triple-A Norfolk, allowing three runs on four hits and no walks with four strikeouts over three innings, Jacob Calvin Meyer of The Baltimore Sun reports.
Rogers continues to struggle in the minors, producing a 10.57 ERA, 2.09 WHIP and .364 opponent batting average over 7.2 innings during his assignment. A right knee subluxation prevented the left-hander from participating in spring training, but he was able to build up to 61 pitches Sunday and could become an option for the Orioles sometime in mid-to-late May. However, Rogers will likely need to sharpen up his mechanics before the major-league club considers him a realistic possibility, as he also limped to a 7.11 ERA, 1.84 WHIP and 12:10 K:BB across 19 regular-season innings after landing in Baltimore at last year's trade deadline.
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Orioles' Trevor Rogers: Labors in second rehab start
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Rogers (knee) allowed four runs on four hits and three walks while striking out two in 1.2 innings during Tuesday's minor-league rehab start with Triple-A Norfolk, Jacob Calvin Meyer of The Baltimore Sun reports.
It was the second rehab start for Rogers, who continues to build up his workload after missing spring training due to a right knee subluxation. The left-hander averaged just 91.8 mph on his fastball and threw only 55 pitches Tuesday. Rogers has a chance to join Baltimore's beleaguered starting rotation at some point in May, but he still figures to need at least two more appearances in the minors before becoming an option in the major leagues.
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Orioles' Trevor Rogers: Throws 44 pitches in rehab start
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Rogers (knee) made his first minor-league rehab start Wednesday, allowing two runs on four hits and one walk while striking out three in three innings for Double-A Chesapeake.
Working his way back from a right knee subluxation, Rogers showed some signs of rust but did throw 44 pitches in his return to game action. The left-hander figures to need somewhere in the neighborhood of four or five rehab outings to build up his pitch count. While he's not guaranteed to occupy a rotation spot for the Orioles once he's deemed ready to return, the team does rank last in the majors in ERA (5.25) and batting average against (.291) and could use some help.
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Orioles' Trevor Rogers: Cleared for rehab assignment
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Rogers (knee) will begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Chesapeake on Wednesday.
Rogers is finally ready to pitch in a game setting after recovering from a right knee subluxation he suffered back in January. The left-hander will require a lengthy rehab assignment and isn't a given to be added to the big-league roster once he's off the 15-day injured list.
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Orioles' Trevor Rogers: Remains limited to flat-ground work
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Rogers (knee) remains limited to flat-ground work but hopes to throw off a mound before the end of spring training, Jacob Calvin Meyer of The Baltimore Sun reports.
Rogers is recovering from a right knee subluxation, which he suffered in January. The left-hander has been able to continue throwing since the injury, so his ramp-up might not take terribly long. However, Rogers will not be part of the Orioles' Opening Day roster, instead being assigned to the Triple-A Norfolk rotation once he's physically ready.
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Orioles' Trevor Rogers: Sidelined with knee injury
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Rogers is unlikely to be ready for Opening Day after suffering a right knee subluxation in January, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
Per general manager Mike Elias, Rogers is weeks behind schedule and it's not clear when he might be ready to ramp things up again. The left-hander was looking like a long shot to make the Opening Day rotation, anyway, and now he's facing an additional hurdle. Rogers held a 4.92 ERA, 1.58 WHIP and 97:56 K:BB across 124.1 innings in 2024 between the Marlins and Orioles before spending the final month of the regular season in the minors.
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Orioles' Trevor Rogers: Visiting Driveline for velo gains
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Rogers has been training at Driveline Baseball in Arizona this offseason in hopes of regaining some velocity, Steve Melewski of MASNSports.com reports.
Rogers averaged just 91.9 mph with his four-seamer in 2024, which was down 1.3 mph from 2023 and nearly three mph from its peak in 2022. Testing at Driveline revealed that Rogers' lower-body strength was lacking, and he believes getting a stronger lower half will allow him to rediscover a few ticks on his fastball. The pitcher also noted that he entered the offseason fully healthy for the first time in a couple years, which has allowed him "to do things in the weight room that I have not been able to do." Rogers posted a 4.92 ERA and 97:56 K:BB over 124.1 innings between the Marlins and Orioles in 2024 and spent the final five weeks of the season in the minors. He'll have to compete for a job in Baltimore's rotation, but upping his velocity will give him a better chance to bounce back in 2025.
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Orioles' Trevor Rogers: Can't complete five innings
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Rogers didn't factor into the decision Monday against the Mets, allowing three runs on five hits and three walks across 4.2 innings. He struck out five.
Rogers allowed three hits in the first inning -- including a two-run homer to J.D. Martinez -- but settled in afterward. Still, he wasn't able to finish out the fifth inning, being pulled after 91 pitches. Depth has been an issue for the left-hander lately, as he hasn't completed six innings since June 27. In four starts with the Orioles, Rogers is 0-2 with a 7.11 ERA and a 12:10 K:BB across 19 innings. He's tentatively scheduled to face the Astros this weekend.
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Orioles' Trevor Rogers: Solid in second start for O's
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Rogers came away with a no-decision in Wednesday's 7-3 win over the Blue Jays, giving up three runs (two earned) on seven hits and two walks over five innings. He struck out two.
The southpaw left the mound after 94 pitches (59 strikes) in line for a loss, but the Baltimore offense got rolling in the late innings. Rogers showed some jitters in his Orioles' debut Aug. 1 following a trade-deadline deal from the Marlins, but he was back in his usual form Wednesday -- he's allowed two earned runs or less in six of seven outings since the beginning of July, although he has zero quality starts to show for it as he hasn't lasted longer than 5.2 innings in any of those appearances. Rogers will look for his first win with his new club early next week in a home start against a familiar foe from the NL East in the Nationals.
