The Orioles, currently nine games back in the Wild Card race, are focusing on player development for 2026 by giving young talent ample playing time and preparing for the returns of injured players like Kyle Bradish, Tyler Wells, and Jorge Mateo. Bradish is set to start Tuesday after recovering from Tommy John surgery, while Wells and Mateo are expected to be activated as rosters expand, potentially strengthening Baltimore’s struggling pitching and lineup.
