Orioles activate veteran left-hander from injured list

TL;DR

The Baltimore Orioles have activated left-hander Keegan Akin from the injured list ahead of Game 2 against the Boston Red Sox. Akin had been sidelined since March due to a left groin strain.

Key points

Keegan Akin activated from injured list
Akin suffered a left groin strain in March
Orioles bullpen ranks 10th in MLB ERA
Orioles tied for fourth in saves
Team won two straight games

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The Baltimore Orioles' bullpen has dealt with injuries all season. Despite being battered and bruised, the Orioles' bullpen is 10th-best in baseball in ERA (3.46) and tied for fourth in saves (nine).

Winners of two straight games against the Boston Red Sox and the Kansas City Royals, the bullpen will be getting one of its regulars back in Game 2 versus the Red Sox.

The Baltimore Orioles activate Keegan Akin for Game 2 against the Boston Red Sox

According to the Orioles on X, left-hander Keegan Akin will return to the bullpen, as he was activated from the injured list on Saturday. Akin was placed on the injured list in March after suffering a left groin strain.

To clear a spot on the active roster for Akin, the Orioles optioned right-hander Cameron Foster to Triple-A Norfolk. Foster, 27, threw two innings, striking out one and walking one in the Orioles' 10-3 win over the Red Sox.

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Akin's return will give manager Craig Albernaz another left-hander in his bullpen, as Grant Wolfram was the only one in use. Left-hander is another left-hander in the Orioles bullpen, but he has also been on the injured list since early April with a left foot infection.

Q&A

Why was Keegan Akin placed on the injured list?

Keegan Akin was placed on the injured list due to a left groin strain he suffered in March.

What is Keegan Akin's role with the Baltimore Orioles?

Keegan Akin is a left-handed pitcher who plays in the Orioles' bullpen.

How has the Orioles' bullpen performed this season?

Despite injuries, the Orioles' bullpen ranks 10th in MLB in ERA with 3.46 and is tied for fourth in saves with nine.