The Baltimore Orioles made a roster move on Friday, placing right-hander Corbin Burnes on the paternity list and recalling left-hander Matt Krook from Triple-A Norfolk. Burnes, who is 29 years old, is coming off a strong performance in his last start, where he gave up just one run on nine hits over seven innings in a win against the Texas Rangers. This improved his record to 9-3 and lowered his ERA to an impressive 2.28.
Burnes, the 2021 National League Cy Young Award winner for the Milwaukee Brewers, is in his first season with the Orioles. The paternity list allows players to miss up to three games, and Burnes is not expected to pitch during that time. This move gives Krook, who is also 29 years old, the opportunity to make his Orioles debut.
Krook had a rough time with the New York Yankees last season, giving up 11 runs in four relief outings. However, he has been performing well at Triple-A this season, with a 2-2 record and a 3.71 ERA in 26 relief appearances. This call-up to the major leagues gives Krook a chance to showcase his skills and contribute to the Orioles’ bullpen.
Overall, this roster move provides an interesting storyline for both Burnes and Krook. Burnes will have time to spend with his family, while Krook gets a chance to prove himself at the major league level. It will be exciting to see how both players perform in their respective roles for the Orioles in the coming games.
–Field Level Media
