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Orioles recall reliever Cam Sanders from Triple-A Norfolk

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 9:49 PM

Last updated Jul 17, 2026

Orioles recall reliever Cam Sanders from Triple-A Norfolk

Summary

The Orioles recalled reliever Cam Sanders from Triple-A Norfolk on July 17 to bolster their bullpen before a series against the Astros. Baltimore acquired Sanders from the Pirates earlier in the week in a cash trade. His arrival comes after the team optioned Nick Raquet to Norfolk and suffered injuries to key pitchers Ryan Helsley and Keegan Akin. Sanders will join a lineup that also includes newly recalled corner infielder Christian Encarnacion-Strand as they navigate the second half of the season.

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•Sanders adds velocity and swing-and-miss potential to the bullpen.
•He has struggled with command, posting a high walk rate in the majors.
•Sanders recorded a strong 2.96 ERA with a 41.1% strikeout rate at Triple-A.
•The Orioles face the Astros starting July 17.

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9:49 PMYahoo Sports — Orioles call up trade acquisition reliever Cam Sanders to fill out bullpen

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HOUSTON — The Orioles began the work week by trading for Cam Sanders. They ended it by adding him to their major league roster. The Orioles on Friday afternoon recalled Sanders, a hard-throwing right-handed reliever, from Triple-A Norfolk to fill out their bullpen ahead of the club’s series against the Astros to begin the second half of the season. The bullpen spot was open after the Orioles ...
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