The Orioles' offense vanished in a 10-2 loss to the Rangers on July 1, as Jacob deGrom dominated. Gary Sánchez's homer wasn't enough, prompting a roster shake-up.
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It's a story Orioles fans are becoming painfully familiar with: a dominant opposing pitcher, a silent lineup, and a late-game spark that's too little, too late. Jacob deGrom played the villain on Tuesday, holding the O's to just a single scoring play in a lopsided 10-2 defeat. As the dust settled, the front office responded with a flurry of moves, signaling that patience with the current configuration is wearing thin.
The grind is evident as Orioles nearly no-hit by deGrom.
The final score of 10-2 tells most of the story. The Texas Rangers bats were alive, racking up 14 hits, with Adolis García driving in four runs himself. For the Orioles, the offense was a ghost. Jacob deGrom was masterful for Texas, striking out seven over six innings and flirting with a no-hitter. The only blemish on his line came in the fourth inning when Gary Sánchez launched a two-run homer, also scoring Gunnar Henderson. It was a brief moment of hope in an otherwise frustrating night. Starter Brandon Young couldn't escape the third inning, taking the loss to fall to 0-3 on the season as the team's record dipped to 37-48.
A rough loss often precipitates change, and the Orioles wasted no time. On Wednesday, the team announced a pair of moves to bolster a taxed pitching staff. Right-hander Yennier Cano was recalled from Triple-A Norfolk, and the contract of righty Corbin Martin was selected from the Tides. Martin will don No. 67. To make room, the O's designated third baseman Emmanuel Rivera for assignment and placed catcher Chadwick Tromp on the 10-day injured list, continuing a period of significant roster churn for the club.
The team continues to navigate key absences. First baseman Ryan Mountcastle remains on the 60-day IL with his right hamstring strain, though a return in early August seems likely. There's positive news for right-hander Tyler Wells, who is progressing well from UCL surgery and is expected to face live hitters soon. However, Cody Poteet's return from shoulder inflammation remains uncertain, with no timetable set.
With the offense in a deep funk and the team falling further in the AL East standings, the pressure is mounting. The immediate arrival of Cano and Martin shows the front office is actively seeking solutions on the pitching side. Now, the question is whether the bats can wake up and provide the run support needed to turn the tide. The next few games will be crucial to see if this shake-up can provide the spark Baltimore desperately needs.
