Orioles Place Bassitt on 15-Day IL With Back Discomfort, Recall Gibson to Start vs. Mariners
Baltimore recalled right-hander Trey Gibson from Triple-A Norfolk to start Monday night against the Seattle Mariners. Bassitt signed a one-year, $18.5 million deal with the Orioles in February.
mlbtraderumors.comThe Baltimore Orioles placed right-hander Chris Bassitt on the 15-day injured list retroactive to Friday with low back discomfort and recalled Trey Gibson from Triple-A Norfolk to start Monday night against the Seattle Mariners. 27 ERA in his first season with Baltimore. He gave up three runs in three innings during his most recent start on June 3, 2026, at Boston.
Orioles manager Craig Albernaz told reporters afterward that Bassitt had lower back tightness. Albernaz said Monday it was "too soon to tell" if Bassitt's injured list stint would be short. "It's one of those things where he's looking at his options and kind of seeing what the best course of action is," Albernaz said.
5 million deal with Baltimore in February and shares the team lead in victories. 65 ERA in three appearances with the Orioles. The rookie right-hander gave up one run in 5⅔ innings against Tampa Bay on May 27 to earn his first career win.
Gibson will face the Seattle Mariners for the first time. Baltimore also announced that the Chicago Cubs claimed right-hander Eduarniel Núñez. The Orioles had purchased Núñez's contract from the Athletics on May 15 and designated him for assignment on Thursday.
