The Baltimore Orioles have made roster moves by selecting the contract of C David Bañuelos from Triple-A for his Major League debut, while placing RHP Tyler Wells on the 15-day IL due to right elbow inflammation. They also designated INF Livan Soto. Additionally, the Orioles selected the contract of Albert Suarez, who started the game and performed well with 3 scoreless innings, 1 hit, 3 strikeouts, and an impressive fastball speed averaging 96.0 mph.
Albert Suarez with 3 strikeouts in 3 scoreless on 39 pitches - has 10 swinging strikes, 9 whiffs on 17 FB swings. FB avg 96.0 and topped at 97.8 mph.
Albert Suarez so far: 3 innings, 1 hit, 0 runs, 0 walks, 3 strikeouts. Last one 97.2 mph. 39 pitches, 27 strikes. Is that good? #orioles
Albert Suarez gave up a one-out double in the second but put up another zero and leads 1-0 to B2 on 26 pitches.
Albert Suárez strikes out the first batter he faces in the Majors since September 26, 2017. 👏 https://t.co/jJpjvmrDdb
Albert Suarez strikes out his 1st batter in his 1st MLB appearance since 9/26/17, and 1st start since 9/23/16 #orioles
#orioles select contract of Albert Suarez and he's starting today. Wearing No. 49
Orioles have made following moves: Selected the contract of C David Bañuelos from Triple-A. He will wear No. 91 and his first appearance will be his Major League debut. - Placed RHP Tyler Wells on the 15day IL (right elbow inflammation), retro to 4-13. - DFA’d INF Livan Soto