BALTIMORE -- One day after exiting the Orioles’ 4-3 loss in Thursday night’s finale in Miami due to left forearm discomfort, Cade Povich has hit the injured list with a new injury designation.
Povich was placed on the 15-day IL prior to Friday’s opener vs. the A’s due to left elbow inflammation. It is not yet known how severe the ailment is for the 26-year-old left-hander, who has a 5.12 ERA in four games (three starts) for Baltimore this season.
The O’s recalled right-hander Trey Gibson (the club’s No. 3 prospect per MLB Pipeline) from Triple-A Norfolk as the corresponding move.
Povich became the 17th Oriole to spend time on the injured list this season, and the 12th currently on the IL. The group of sidelined players features three other starting pitchers -- Trevor Rogers (illness), Dean Kremer (right quad strain) and Zach Eflin, who is out for the season after undergoing Tommy John surgery on April 8.
It’s possible Rogers could start Monday’s series opener against the Yankees at Camden Yards, as the 28-year-old left-hander is eligible to be reinstated that day.
Right-handers Kyle Bradish (Friday’s starter), Shane Baz (Saturday), Chris Bassitt (Sunday) and Brandon Young (TBD) remain in Baltimore’s rotation. Gibson could also possibly get a start in the near future.
Last Sunday, Gibson made his MLB debut in a spot start at Yankee Stadium. The 23-year-old righty allowed three runs in 4 2/3 innings in a no-decision against the Yankees. He was optioned back to Triple-A on Monday.