Bryan Baker
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Jun 22 2025Baker (3-2) was charged with the loss and a blown save in Sunday's 4-2 defeat to the Yankees, giving up three runs (two earned) on three hits and one walk with no strikeouts in 0.2 innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It was the third blown save of the year by Baker, who matched his season high in both runs and hits allowed. The 30-year-old right-hander has otherwise been a reliable high-leverage arm for the Orioles in 2025, as he's posted a 2.89 ERA in June and a 2.88 ERA for the campaign to go with a 0.99 WHIP and 42:8 K:BB across 34.1 innings overall.
Jun 5 2025Baker earned the save Thursday against the Mariners, allowing one hit while striking out two in a scoreless ninth inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: For the second time in under a week, Baker was called upon to protect a one-run lead after Felix Bautista pitched the day prior. Baker made the most of the opportunity again, working around a two-out single to close out a 4-3 victory. The 30-year-old Baker has been one of Baltimore's better relievers this season, and he could be in position for more save chances going forward as the O's continue to avoid deploying Bautista in back-to-back games. Baker's posted a 2.57 ERA with a 0.96 WHIP and 37:6 K:BB across 28 innings this season.
Jun 1 2025Baker earned the save in Sunday's 3-2 win over the White Sox, striking out two in a perfect ninth inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With both Felix Bautista and Seranthony Dominguez seemingly unavailable, Baker was tasked with protecting a one-run lead in the ninth inning Sunday. The right-hander made quick work of the White Sox, needing just 13 pitches to pick up his first save this season. The 30-year-old Baker has been solid in a setup role this year, posting a 2.77 ERA with a 0.92 WHIP and 33 strikeouts across 26 innings.
May 21 2025Baker (3-0) earned the win Wednesday against the Brewers after allowing an unearned run on one hit in the 10th inning. He struck out one. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Although it does go down as his first blown save due an automatic runner coming around to score, Baker continued his strong campaign in the victory. Through 21.1 innings, the right-hander carries a 2.11 ERA, 0.94 WHIP and 27:5 K:BB. That said, Baker has just two holds and one save chance in 2025, so he appears to rank fairly low in Baltimore's bullpen hierarchy.
Apr 12 2025Baker (1-0) was credited with the win Saturday against the Blue Jays despite allowing one run on one hit and one walk in one inning. He struck out one. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baker replaced Keegan Akin in the sixth inning, recording three outs in the frame before giving up a Nathan Lukes leadoff double in the seventh. Baker was immediately pulled for Yennier Cano, who allowed the inherited runner to score on a Bo Bichette groundout. Baker has zero holds or save opportunities in 2025, so he holds very little fantasy appeal in most formats despite producing a 1.29 ERA, 0.71 WHIP and 8:1 K:BB over seven innings to begin the season.
Sep 28 2024The Orioles optioned Baker to the Florida Complex League on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baker made two appearances after returning to Baltimore's bullpen Sept. 18, giving up two earned runs in 2.1 innings while recording five strikeouts. He'll now head to the team's spring training facility in Florida to finish up the season, and Tucker Davidson will come up from Triple-A Norfolk to replenish Baltimore's bullpen depth.
Sep 18 2024The Orioles recalled Baker from Triple-A Norfolk on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He's taking the roster spot vacated by Craig Kimbrel, who has been designated for assignment. Baker holds a 4.71 ERA and 18:6 K:BB over 21 relief innings for the Orioles in 2024.
Aug 17 2024Baker was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baker logged a scoreless inning Friday and he could be summoned back to the majors the next time Baltimore needs a fresh bullpen arm. Cade Povich was recalled in a corresponding move to start Saturday.
Aug 7 2024The Orioles recalled Baker from Triple-A Norfolk on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baker has made 14 appearances out of Baltimore's bullpen this season, allowing nine runs with a 14:5 K:BB across 17.2 innings. He will be utilized in middle relief.
Jul 28 2024The Orioles optioned Baker to Triple-A Norfolk following Saturday's game against the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baker was initially recalled by the Orioles on Thursday. In his lone outing Saturday against San Diego, the 29-year-old right-hander allowed one run on two hits while striking out one in one inning. The move makes room on the 26-man roster for right-hander Zach Eflin, whom Baltimore acquired from Tampa Bay on Friday.
Jul 25 2024The Orioles recalled Baker from Triple-A Norfolk on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He was just sent down Wednesday, but because he's replacing an injured player in Jorge Mateo (elbow), Baker is eligible to be recalled. The right-hander has posted a 4.32 ERA and 13:5 K:BB over 16.2 innings in 13 relief appearances this season for Baltimore.
Jul 24 2024The Orioles optioned Baker to Triple-A Norfolk on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baker has posted a 4.32 ERA and 13:5 K:BB over 16.2 frames in 13 relief appearances this season for Baltimore. The transaction frees up a roster spot for Chayce McDermott, who was called up from Triple-A to start Wednesday's contest in Miami.
Jul 4 2024Baker (1-1) allowed three runs on a hit and two walks while striking out two over two-thirds of an inning, taking the loss Thursday versus the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baker loaded the bases in the seventh inning, and Keegan Akin couldn't prevent J.P. Crawford from unloading them with a three-run double. The Orioles didn't recover from that, sending Baker to his first loss of the season. The right-hander posted a five-inning scoreless streak upon his promotion from Triple-A Norfolk, but he's since given up seven runs over his last 5.2 innings. He's added three holds and an 8:3 K:BB this season, but he's unlikely to fill anything more than a low-leverage role.
Jun 20 2024Baker (1-0) allowed a hit and a walk while striking out one over 1.1 scoreless innings to earn the win over the Yankees on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baker has covered five scoreless innings across four appearances since he was brought up from Triple-A Norfolk. He's posted a 2:1 K:BB while adding two holds, which suggests he's an option to see some high-leverage work while Danny Coulombe (elbow) is out for the next couple of months. Baker had a 6.55 ERA over 22 innings with Norfolk prior to his call-up, but he added five saves for the minor-league club.
Jun 11 2024The Orioles recalled Baker from Triple-A Norfolk on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baker had spent all of 2024 at Norfolk until now and pitched to a 6.55 ERA, albeit with 30 strikeouts across 22 frames. He was a useful middle reliever for Baltimore from 2022-23, collecting a 3.53 ERA and 127:50 K:BB over 114.2 innings.
Mar 24 2024The Orioles optioned Baker to minor-league camp Sunday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander posted a 3.60 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 51:24 K:BB across 45 innings for Baltimore last season, and he allowed just one run with an 8:5 K:BB over seven innings during spring training. It likely won't be too long before Baker receives another look in the big leagues.
Mar 5 2024Baker has allowed a hit, two walks and a hit batsman while striking out three over 2.2 scoreless innings in Grapefruit League play. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baker had 11 holds, a 4-3 record and three blown saves over 46 appearances last season, pitching to a 3.60 ERA and 1.27 WHIP. He can strike out over a batter per inning while usually serving in a middle-innings role as part of a bridge to the closer. The Orioles have a number of high-leverage options available, and Baker could find himself in that mix if he can carry his success from spring into the regular season, assuming he makes the roster.
Oct 7 2023Baker is on the Orioles' roster for the ALDS, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baker put up a 3.60 ERA and 1.27 WHIP through 45 innings with Baltimore in the regular season, though he's only pitched in one big-league game since Aug. 1. Baker's lack of recent major-league action indicates he was likely added to the roster as bullpen depth, and he doesn't project to appear in high-leverage situations.
Sep 16 2023Baker was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baker was recalled on Thursday and threw three innings of relief Friday against the Rays, giving up one run on two hits. Michael Baumann was recalled to take his place in the bullpen.
Sep 14 2023The Orioles recalled Baker from Triple-A Norfolk on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After being optioned to Triple-A on Aug. 2, Baker posted a 5.40 ERA and 1.46 WHIP over 11.2 innings. Though his performance doesn't necessarily warrant a call-up, Baker will be back with the big club and provide a fresh arm out of the bullpen after Nick Vespi was optioned to Norfolk in a corresponding move.
Aug 2 2023Baltimore optioned Baker to Triple-A Norfolk on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This move frees up a 26-man roster spot for starter Jack Flaherty, who was acquired from the Cardinals just before Tuesday's trade deadline. Baker has posted a steady 3.64 ERA and 51:24 K:BB through 42 innings of relief this season with the Orioles and should return to their bullpen mix at some point down the stretch.
Jul 24 2023Baker (4-3) allowed a hit but was not charged with a run over one-third of an inning, earning the win Monday over the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baker got the last out of the eighth inning, but only after allowing an inherited runner to score. The Orioles retook the lead in the ninth, and Cionel Perez locked down the save to give Baker his first win since May 12. Baker is at a 3.79 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and 48:23 K:BB while adding 11 holds over 40.1 innings this season.
Jul 17 2023Baker (3-3) allowed two runs on a hit and a walk in one inning, taking the loss Monday versus the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baker surrendered a grand slam to Chris Taylor after Grayson Rodriguez got into trouble the third time through the order. Prior to Monday, Baker had allowed five runs over his last 13 innings while posting a 15:6 K:BB and two holds in that span. He's at a 3.89 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 47:22 K:BB with 11 holds and two blown saves over 39.1 innings this season. Baker sees some setup work, but he's unlikely to present any challenge to closer Felix Bautista's ninth-inning gig.
May 23 2023Baker (3-2) allowed an unearned run and walked one over two-thirds of an inning, taking the extra-inning loss versus the Yankees on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: A groundout, an intentional walk and a sacrifice fly combined to produce the winning run for the Yankees in the 10th inning. Baker's two losses this year have come in his last three outings, and he's been scored on in each of those appearances. Despite the recent shaky pitching, he has a 2.78 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 28:14 K:BB through 22.2 innings this season. He's added nine holds and a blown save while working in a setup role.
May 19 2023Baker (3-1) allowed two runs on a hit and two walks with one strikeout in two-thirds of an inning versus the Angels on Thursday, taking the loss. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Adley Rutschman's two-run home run in the seventh inning put the Orioles ahead, but Baker put two runners on in the eighth. Austin Voth and Danny Coulombe each allowed an inherited runner to score, both charged to Baker. Prior to Thursday, Baker had allowed just one run over his last 20 appearances combined. He's now at a 2.57 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 27:13 K:BB through 21 innings this season. The right-hander's earned high-leverage work with the Orioles down a couple of key arms, but it's unclear if Baker will maintain that role once Mychal Givens (knee) and Dillon Tate (forearm) are back from the injured list.
May 13 2023Baker (3-0) didn't allow a baserunner and struck out two over 1.1 scoreless innings to earn the win Friday over the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baker entered with two outs in the seventh inning, and Adley Rutschman was able to catch Ji Hwan Bae stealing to end the frame. Baker then submitted a perfect eighth inning. The reliever has quietly emerged as one of the Orioles' most reliable arms, and his 19 appearances are tied for sixth-most in the majors through Friday's action. The right-hander has delivered with a 1.89 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 24:11 K:BB while adding eight holds and a blown save.
Apr 27 2023Baker (2-0) walked two and struck out two over 1.2 scoreless and hitless innings to earn the win Thursday over the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baker got the last two outs of the sixth inning and also pitched the seventh after the Orioles rallied ahead. Since a three-run meltdown on Opening Day, Baker hasn't been charged with a run in his last 13 innings while adding a 17:5 K:BB in that span. For the season, the righty reliever has a strong 1.98 ERA and 0.73 WHIP with five holds through 14 appearances.
Mar 16 2023Baker is a virtual lock to break camp with the Orioles, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baker was viewed as an option to close earlier in spring training, but with Felix Bautista on track to avoid the injured list, that is now unlikely. The 28-year-old Baker hasn't exactly done himself any favors, allowing eight earned runs on 10 hits and four walks over 4.2 innings through five Grapefruit League appearances. He was an effective middle reliever in 2022 with a 3.49 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 76:26 K:BB over 69.2 innings, though he could see more setup work this year with Dillon Tate (elbow) out for the first month of the campaign.
Feb 17 2023Baker and Cionel Perez could get chances to close games if Felix Bautista (shoulder, knee) needs to miss time, Orioles manager Brandon Hyde told Nathan Ruiz of The Baltimore Sun on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The O's hope that Bautista will ready in time for Opening Day as he eases into things this spring following last year's shoulder and knee injuries. If he's not, though, it sounds like Baker and Perez would get ninth-inning looks. Baker picked up one save for Baltimore in 2022 while posting a 3.49 ERA and 76:26 K:BB over 69.2 frames.
Oct 5 2022Baker struck out two without allowing a baserunner to earn the save in the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baker was called upon to protect a one-run lead and he had little trouble doing so to record the first save of his career. He concluded the 2022 season with 11 scoreless appearances, during which he maintained a 13:3 K:BB across 12.1 frames. It was Baker's first full season in the majors, and he was a solid contributor out of Baltimore's bullpen by posting a 3.49 ERA while also tallying nine holds.
Sep 17 2022Baker struck out one in a scoreless inning during Saturday's 6-3 loss to the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baker erased a Vladimir Guerrero single when Bo Bichette grounded into a double play. Matt Chapman then singled before Baker struck out Teoscar Hernandez to end the seventh inning. Baker's allowed three hits and a walk over 3.2 innings without allowing a run in his last four appearances. The right-hander now owns a 3.98 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 67:24 K:BB through 61 innings while adding a 4-3 record, eight holds and two blown saves. He'll likely finish 2022 in a mid-leverage role.
Aug 16 2022Baker (4-3) earned the win Monday, striking out two over 1.1 scoreless innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Starter Kyle Bradish fell an out short of qualifying for the win, allowing Baker to pick up his first decision since July 4. Since the start of July, he's posted a solid 2.81 ERA with a 1.31 WHIP and 24:8 K:BB across 16 innings. He's kept opponents off the board in 15 of 18 appearances in that span. For the season, Baker owns a 4.10 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 53:20 K:BB with five holds and two blown saves in 48.1 innings. With Felix Bautista holding the closer role and Dillon Tate and Cionel Perez operating as setup men, Baker's middle-relief role hasn't changed much since Jorge Lopez was sent to the Twins at the trade deadline.
Jul 26 2022Baker allowed two hits in a scoreless inning during Monday's 5-1 win over the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baker is enjoying his best month of the season -- he owns a 0.90 ERA and 1.30 WHIP through 10 innings in July, and he hasn't allowed a run in his last six appearances. The right-hander has racked up a 17:3 K:BB in that span. With the strength of the Orioles' bullpen, he hasn't been able to earn a larger role with this stretch of success. For the year, he has a 3-3 record, four holds and a blown save while recording a 3.83 ERA, 1.35 WHIP and 46:15 K:BB in 42.1 innings.
Jul 4 2022Baker (3-3) walked one and struck out two in a scoreless inning to earn the extra-inning win over the Rangers on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baker issued a one-out walk but ultimately had no trouble keeping the score tied at 6-6 in the top of the 10th inning. He ended up with the win when the Orioles walked it off in the bottom of the frame. This was a fourth straight scoreless outing for Baker, his longest streak of the year, and he's covered six innings in that span. The 27-year-old right-hander has a 4.59 ERA, 1.35 WHIP and 31:13 K:BB through 33.1 innings overall while adding three holds and a blown save.
Jun 25 2022Baker struck out one in 1.1 perfect innings to earn a hold in Friday's 4-1 win over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baker has yet to post more than three consecutive scoreless outings this season. The mixed results have continued in June, where he's posted a 4.50 ERA and 1.25 WHIP across eight innings. For the season, the right-hander has a 5.34 ERA, 1.47 WHIP, 27:11 K:BB, 2-3 record, two holds and a blown save threw 28.2 innings. He'll likely remain in mostly low-leverage assignments, especially since few other Orioles relievers have struggled in 2022.
Jun 7 2022Baker (2-3) allowed a run on a hit and a walk in 1.1 innings, earning the win Tuesday over the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Starter Kyle Bradish came up one out short of the win in an inefficient outing, allowing Baker to snare a win in relief. The 27-year-old right-hander has been a bit shaky with 10 runs (eight earned) allowed in his last 11 innings. For the season, Baker has a 5.40 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 23:8 K:BB through 23.1 innings while adding a blown save and a hold. With lackluster ratios and very little high-leverage usage, he's not much of a factor in standard fantasy formats.
May 31 2022Baker (1-3) was charged with the loss Tuesday after he pitched 1.1 innings, surrendering three runs on two hits and a walk while striking out a batter against the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baker was tasked with starting Tuesday's contest in what was a bullpen game, giving up an RBI double in the first inning and two more runs in the second while only recording one out. The three runs surrendered were a season high for the reliever and he has now allowed at least one run in four of his last five appearances. Since May 20, Baker has given up six runs on 10 hits and three walks over 6.2 frames. He'll return to his regular role as a bullpen option following the loss Tuesday.
May 25 2022Baker (1-2) took the loss Tuesday versus the Yankees. He allowed two runs (one earned) on three hits while recording only one out. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baker couldn't protect a one-run lead as the Yankees' offense got RBI singles from Isiah Kiner-Falefa and Jose Trevino to walk it off. It's been a rough May for Baker, who has allowed seven runs (five earned) in nine innings. The right-hander has a 5.00 ERA, 1.44 WHIP and 20:5 K:BB while adding a hold and a blown save in 17 appearances spanning 18 innings this season.
May 12 2022Baker struck out three in 2.1 innings, allowing one hit in a 3-2 win Thursday in St. Louis. He did not factor into the decision. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baker got the nod to start in a bullpen game and retired the first seven batters he faced before allowing a single and being removed in the third. It was his longest outing at any level since 2017 when he played for Single-A Asheville. While the 27-year-old's 4.38 ERA is nothing to write home about, his 14:2 K:BB ratio and one homer allowed in 12.1 innings are promising. He'll likely continue as a middle reliever for the near future.
May 2 2022Baker (1-1) allowed a run on two hits in one-third of an inning, taking the loss Monday versus the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baker was responsible for a pair of singles in the sixth inning, the latter being Carlos Correa's go-ahead knock. The Orioles' offense wasn't able to get Baker off the hook. The right-hander started the season well, but he's given up five runs in his last 4.1 innings. The reliever has a 5.79 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 11:1 K:BB across 9.1 innings overall.
Apr 24 2022Baker (1-0) allowed two runs on two hits and struck out one in one inning, earning the win Saturday over the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baker worked the sixth inning, allowing a two-run home run to Brandon Marsh. The Orioles quickly got the right-hander off the hook, putting up three runs in the seventh to put him in line for the win. This was the first time in six outings that Baker's allowed multiple runs. He owns a 4.50 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 8:1 K:BB with a hold in six innings this season. The 27-year-old looks like he'll continue in a middle-relief role.
Apr 16 2022Baker has allowed just one run over 4.2 innings this season. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baker pitched in the ninth and 10th innings of Friday's 2-1 extra-innings win over the Yankees. He's also dialed up six strikeouts and just one walk across his four appearances this season. While the Orioles are unlikely to generate many save chances for their relievers this season, Baker's pitched well and could see more high-leverage work if he can sustain this early success.
Apr 6 2022Baker will be on the Orioles' Opening Day roster, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baker allowed just one run on one hit and one walk with four strikeouts over four innings in spring training. The 27-year-old made his major-league debut with the Blue Jays last season before being claimed by the Orioles on waivers in November. His strong spring will allow him to start the season in a low-leverage role out of the bullpen, though the Orioles' lack of relief depth could see him move up the pecking order if he pitches well.
Sep 8 2021The Blue Jays optioned Baker to Triple-A Buffalo on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baker joined Toronto when the roster expanded from 26 to 28 men Sept. 1, but he'll head back to the minors less than a week later after the Blue Jays needed to open up a spot for reliever Julian Merryweather (oblique), who was reinstated from the 60-day injured list. During his first stint in the big leagues, Baker made one appearance out of the bullpen, striking out a batter in a scoreless inning.
Aug 31 2021Baker will have his contract selected from Triple-A Buffalo when rosters expand Wednesday, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baker has been lights out for Buffalo this season with a 1.36 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 40:16 K:BB across 33 innings, and he'll now receive his first opportunity in the majors. The right-hander figures to fill a low-leverage role out of the bullpen in his first taste of the big leagues.
Jul 2 2020The Blue Jays added Baker to their 60-man roster pool Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baker, utility man Patrick Kivlehan and outfielder Josh Palacios all joined the 60-man pool, bringing the Blue Jays' total to 62 men. As Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca notes, teams can only exceed the 60-man limit by placing players on the COVID-19 injured list, which suggests at least two Blue Jays included in the roster pool have tested positive for the coronavirus. The 26-year-old Baker spent most of the 2019 campaign with the Jays' Triple-A affiliate in Buffalo, making 18 relief appearances and submitting a 3.68 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 31:16 K:BB in 22 innings.