Injury/rehab updates including Baumann

[Sports Guy]

https://www.masnsports.com/school-of-roch/2021/05/updating-baumann-kjerstad-akin-ciuffo-baumler-and-more.html?fbclid=IwAR1Tiqvxyj5i97d_7rtmVw3FMFz5xpiv3J_j_TgqQXp8TbupkcIOsjlKSEE

[Tony-OH]

I heard Baumann threw an inning a few days ago, but not to expect him to join a team anytime soon.

If we see Kjerstad at all, it probably won't be until August or September. 

[connja]

That update did not ease any concerns about Baumann.

[Sports Guy]

https://www.masnsports.com/school-of-roch/2021/05/orioles-rotation-rookies-on-the-rise.html
 

Another mention of his arm bothering him.  I know it’s not new news but still...seems Like it’s increasingly likely he has to have surgery.

Its annoying that they have put it off for several months if that is the end result.

[Frobby]

5 minutes ago, Sports Guy said:

https://www.masnsports.com/school-of-roch/2021/05/orioles-rotation-rookies-on-the-rise.html
 

Another mention of his arm bothering him.  I know it’s not new news but still...seems Like it’s increasingly likely he has to have surgery.

Its annoying that they have put it off for several months if that is the end result.

It’s amazing how often that seems to happen.   Going on nine months here.  

[Tony-OH]

3 hours ago, Frobby said:

It’s amazing how often that seems to happen.   Going on nine months here.  

How many times have you seen a player shut down for an elbow injury for nine months and not require surgery?

[Number5]

50 minutes ago, Tony-OH said:

How many times have you seen a player shut down for an elbow injury for nine months and not require surgery?

[Frobby]

From Roch: 

The organization has received positive news regarding pitching prospect Mike Baumann.

Baumann threw three innings yesterday in a simulated game in Sarasota, Fla. and didn’t experience nay discomfort in his right arm.

The Orioles are going to ease Baumann into the Triple-A rotation by pitching him at some of the lower affiliates. He’s expected to join Single-A Delmarva this weekend in Fredericksburg, Va.

https://www.masnsports.com/school-of-roch/2021/05/updating-flaa-and-baumann-orioles-and-mets-lineups.html

 

[LookinUp]

Man I hope it works out for this kid. He's so close.

[SteveA]

Baumann is the starting pitcher for the Shorebirds tonight.

[Ripken]

22 hours ago, SteveA said:

Baumann is the starting pitcher for the Shorebirds tonight.

2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 3 BB, 2 K

35 pitches: 17 strikes, 18 balls

[Tony-OH]

Command wasn't there but the good news he's pitching competitively which means if all goes well, he'll be back up with Norfolk in no time.

[Just Regular]

Elias' booth comments in the 3rd inning this afternoon (3rd inning seems to be happening like clockwork Sunday home games) were hopeful.    He described Baumann standing out from the AAA group in general by virtue of right handedness and power repertoire.

Obviously he needs to come through his 50/65/80 steps up, but for a barely healthy pitcher it was odd to hear the GM talk about him as an MLB contributor.    Elias reiterated his usual point about historically unusual year, every pitcher on 40-man roster, etc.    But he didn't give the impression AAA mastery Akin-style would be a Baumann requirement.

[bpilktree]

46 minutes ago, OrioleDog said:

Elias' booth comments in the 3rd inning this afternoon (3rd inning seems to be happening like clockwork Sunday home games) were hopeful.    He described Baumann standing out from the AAA group in general by virtue of right handedness and power repertoire.

Obviously he needs to come through his 50/65/80 steps up, but for a barely healthy pitcher it was odd to hear the GM talk about him as an MLB contributor.    Elias reiterated his usual point about historically unusual year, every pitcher on 40-man roster, etc.    But he didn't give the impression AAA mastery Akin-style would be a Baumann requirement.

His stuff and Kramer’s gives them the leg up on all the other guys IMO.  The other triple A guys have to have A command to be successful major league starters while Dean and Baumann need to just B level command.