The Baltimore Orioles are facing significant challenges early in the 2025 season, with the signing of starting pitcher Charlie Morton emerging as a major misstep. Morton, 41, has struggled immensely, posting an ERA of 10.89 after allowing seven runs in just 2.1 innings against the Cincinnati Reds, and has surrendered four or more runs in each of his five starts. His declining performance, particularly his ineffective curveball, coincides with the team’s overall struggles, culminating in a humiliating 24-2 loss that has placed manager Brandon Hyde’s position in jeopardy.
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Veteran reliever Blake Treinen was placed on the 15-day injured list due to a low-grade forearm sprain, confirmed by Dodgers manager Dave Roberts after Treinen felt discomfort while warming up to pitch. An MRI revealed the sprain, and while Roberts expressed a positive outlook, Treinen is expected to miss more than the minimum 15 days as a precaution for forearm injuries. In related news, Blake Snell started his recovery from left shoulder inflammation with a...
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