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Injured Baltimore Orioles Ace Hits One Goal in Return to Majors
Kyle Bradish made his third injury rehab start on Friday and scored one of the goals set by manager Brandon Hyde to return to the Majors.

Kyle Bradish, an injured Baltimore Orioles pitcher, reached the five-inning mark in his third rehab start with Triple-A Norfolk on Friday, meeting one of the milestones established by manager Brandon Hyde for the right-hander’s return to the Majors.

Bradish allowed five hits, one earned run, and one walk, while striking out six.

Earlier this week, Hyde told reporters that he wanted Bradish to hit two milestones before the Orioles contemplated calling him up: five innings and 80 pitches.

He came close to the other milestone on Friday, throwing 77 pitches, 49 of which were strikes.

This performance demonstrated that the 27-year-old right-hander is preparing nicely for a return to Baltimore. He tossed 64 pitches in his most recent rehab start, which lasted only 3.1 innings.

The Orioles are taking advantage of the Peoria, Arizona native’s emergence.

Baltimore has opted to keep John Means in the minors for one more rehab start on Sunday against Norfolk. Following that, the Orioles plan to call him up. Tyler Wells was also placed on the 15-day injured list by Baltimore, and his comeback date is unknown.

Albert Suárez has performed admirably in two starts in place of Wells, but he will most certainly be moved to the bullpen when one of these pitchers returns.

The Orioles see this as a good thing, but they also recognise the necessity to manage their rotation intelligently as players like Bradish return.

Bradish is rehabilitating from a right UCL sprain, which can lead to Tommy John surgery. Baltimore sustained the injury early in camp and believes that with rest and therapy, he will avoid surgery.

He finished 12-7 in 30 starts in 2023, pitching 168.2 innings and striking out 168 last season. He had the fourth-best ERA in MLB, 2.83, with a 1.04 WHIP. He helped the Baltimore Orioles win the American League East for the first time since 2016.

 

He made his first rehab start on April 16 when he threw three innings with Double-A Bowie. In that start he gave up six hits and four earned runs.