Orioles place pitcher on IL ahead of Yankees game

The Baltimore Orioles announced two roster moves on Tuesday. Left-handed pitcher Grant Wolfram was placed on the 15-day injured list due to a low back strain. Right-handed pitcher Tyler Wells was recalled in a corresponding move.

The moves were announced before the Orioles’s game on Tuesday night against the New York Yankees. The O’s defeated the Yankees on Monday night by a final score of 3-2. Baltimore is looking to get the job done once again at home.

The Orioles have dealt with injury trouble all season. It is one of the reasons they have underperformed overall. Baltimore features potential, but the team needs to find a way to get healthy.

Losing Wolfram is far from ideal. The 29-year-old pitched to a 4.85 ERA in 16 games pitched. He has not had a great campaign, but Wolfram provided crucial depth for the Orioles.

Wells, meanwhile, turned in a 3.44 ERA in 14 outings with Baltimore in 2026. He is a right-handed hurler who is more than capable of making an impact on the mound.

Overall, this Orioles ball club entered Tuesday night’s contest with a 19-23 record. They entered the ’26 season with high expectations, but the campaign has not gone according to plan up to this point. Baltimore is currently sitting in third place in the American League East standings, while the Yankees are in second place.

Perhaps Wells will help the Orioles continue to perform well against the Yankees. A series win against New York would be crucial as the Orioles attempt to climb back in the standings.

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