The Orioles’ injury list got longer before Wednesday night’s game in New York, with Jackson Holliday landing on the 10-day injured list because of left wrist inflammation.
The move was made retroactive to Tuesday, after Holliday sat out for a second straight day. Manager Craig Albernaz called the 22-year-old “banged up.”
Holliday has hit .229 with seven home runs, 29 RBIs and a .640 OPS this season. His wrist has already been an issue in the past; he didn’t play until May 18 because of surgery to remove the hamate bone from his right wrist.
“Jackie’s been feeling it the past couple of days,” Albernaz said, declining to get more specific. “Medical is doing their due diligence.”
To fill the roster spot, the Orioles selected infielder José Barrero from Triple-A Norfolk. Barrero has hit .202 with 23 home runs and 57 RBIs for the Tides, and carries a .182 average in 161 games over five seasons with St. Louis and Cincinnati.
Holliday can be activated for the final regular-season series at Yankee Stadium on September 25.
The Orioles also got an update on Kyle Bradish, who went on the 15-day injured list Sunday with lower abdominal discomfort. Bradish went back to Baltimore for imaging and was diagnosed with a sports hernia, Albernaz said.
“Going through all the options. He’s going through that process right now,” he said.
There was at least some relief with Shane Baz. The right-hander exited Tuesday night’s game in the fifth inning after taking a 105-mph line drive off his right elbow from Bo Bichette, then left after a warmup pitch sailed to the backstop. Baz said afterward that he was fine.
“It’s a little swollen around his elbow,” Albernaz said. “When he first came in, I went to him, and he was moving his right arm … It’s a good thing because he has range of motion.”
Baz usually doesn’t throw the day after he pitches, and the Orioles still haven’t settled on starters for the Milwaukee series that begins Friday night. Even so, Albernaz said Baz should be ready when his turn comes around.
The club’s instructional camp in Sarasota also has a game on the schedule Thursday at noon, when a group of Orioles prospects will face Atlanta’s top young players at Ed Smith Stadium. Admission is free.
The Orioles’ roster includes outfielder Eric Booth Jr., the organization’s top prospect and the seventh overall pick in July’s draft, along with outfielder Ty Head, the second-round pick and No. 15 prospect.
Also on the camp roster are outfielder Enddy Azocar, the No. 9 prospect per MLB Pipeline; utility player Jaiden Lo Re, the No. 19 prospect; and outfielders Jhomnardo Reyes, ranked No. 24, and Kevin Roberts Jr., ranked No. 29. Roberts was the fourth-round pick in July’s draft, and right-hander Dominic Voegele, the third-round selection, is also included, along with several other July draftees.
Azocar and High-A Frederick teammate Braeden Sloan, a right-handed reliever, were named to the South Atlantic League All-Star team. Keys manager Collin Woody was named league manager of the year after Frederick went 83-46, the best record among High-A teams.
The Orioles’ lineup against the Mets featured Dylan Beavers leading off in left field, followed by Pete Alonso at first base, Gunnar Henderson at shortstop, Coby Mayo at designated hitter, Christian Encarnacion-Strand at third base, Samuel Basallo catching, Jeremiah Jackson at second base, Rece Hinds in right field and Colton Cowser in center. Chris Bassitt started on the mound.
The Mets countered with Francisco Lindor at shortstop, Juan Soto in left, Bo Bichette at third, Carson Benge in right, Jared Young at first, Marcus Semien at second, A.J. Ewing in center, Brett Baty at DH and Luis Torrens behind the plate, with Xavion Curry on the mound.
New York’s original starter, Robert Stock, was scratched after going on the injured list with finger numbness. The Mets also put Daniel Duarte on the IL with a strained left hamstring, then recalled Curry and left-hander Jefry Yan from Triple-A Syracuse.
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