Ryan Mckenna
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May 31 2024McKenna cleared waivers Friday and was sent outright to Triple-A Sacramento, Shayna Rubin of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McKenna was DFA'd for the second time this season Tuesday, though he will clear waivers this time around and remain within the Giants organization. The 27-year-old outfielder put up a .244/.333/.444 slash line with the Orioles' Triple-A affiliate, but he would likely have to further improve upon those numbers before drawing consideration for a return to San Francisco.
May 28 2024The Giants designated McKenna for assignment Tuesday, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Just 10 days after getting claimed off waivers from Baltimore, McKenna's time with the Giants has come to an end. The 27-year-old outfielder went 0-for-6 with a stolen base and a run scored in four games with the Giants. He sports a .626 OPS in 523 plate appearances across his MLB career and could draw some interest on the waiver wire from a team in need of outfield depth. Tyler Fitzgerald was recalled from Triple-A Sacramento in a corresponding move.
May 26 2024McKenna went 0-for-1 with a stolen base and a run scored in Saturday's 7-2 extra-inning win over the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McKenna entered the game as a pinch runner, stole second and scored on a LaMonte Wade single. It appears the Giants plan to use McKenna as a platoon partner for Mike Yastrzemski in right field -- the former is in the lineup versus Mets southpaw Sean Manaea for his second start in a Giants uniform. That platoon pairing is likely to last at least until Austin Slater (concussion) is able to return.
May 21 2024The Giants added McKenna to the 26-man roster Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McKenna is in the starting lineup for the Giants as the right fielder and batting seventh against the Pirates after being claimed from Baltimore on Saturday. McKenna owns a .224/.302/.332 career slash line across four seasons in the majors, and the 27-year-old will provide depth in an outfield that is now without Jung Hoo Lee (shoulder) for the rest of the season.
May 18 2024The Giants claimed McKenna off waivers from Baltimore on Saturday, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McKenna was pushed off the Orioles' 40-man roster Monday to make room for Austin Hays' return from the injured list, but McKenna will have another opportunity to contribute in the big leagues as he moves to San Francisco. The 27-year-old outfielder owns a a .224/.302/.332 career slash line across four seasons in the majors, and he will provide depth to a Giants outfield that will be without Jung Hoo Lee (shoulder) for the rest of the season.
May 13 2024The Orioles designated McKenna for assignment Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McKenna will give up his spot on the 26-man active roster to Austin Hays (calf), who was reinstated from the 10-day injured list. It's the second time since late March that McKenna has been removed from the Orioles' 40-man roster, and he'll most likely clear waivers again and remain part of the organization as outfield depth at Triple-A Norfolk.
May 5 2024McKenna went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, a walk and two total runs scored in Sunday's 11-1 win over the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McKenna has gotten into the lineup against the last three southpaws the Orioles have faced -- twice in center field and once in left. The outfielder has three hits this season, two of which have left the yard. He's still unlikely to see much more than a short-side platoon role, and McKenna's stay on the major-league roster is likely to end once Austin Hays (calf) is activated from the injured list.
May 2 2024McKenna went 1-for-2 with a solo home run in Thursday's 7-2 win over the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McKenna has gone 2-for-3 over three contests since he was promoted from Triple-A Norfolk on April 26. His homer in the fourth inning Thursday was the decisive run. McKenna got the start in center field versus southpaw Carlos Rodon in this game, but manager Brandon Hyde hasn't been hesitant to play Cedric Mullins against lefties, so it's unlikely a platoon situation develops.
Apr 26 2024The Orioles selected McKenna's contract from Triple-A Norfolk on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McKenna will provide manager Brandon Hyde with an outfield option against lefties. The 27-year-old has a career .221/.299/.318 slash line over parts of three major-league seasons and can handle all three outfield spots.
Mar 28 2024The Orioles designated McKenna for assignment Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McKenna and corner infielder/outfielder Tyler Nevin were the Orioles' final cuts as the organization trimmed its active roster to 26 men ahead of Thursday's season opener versus the Angels. The 27-year-old outfielder served mainly in a reserve role during his various stints with the big club in 2023, slashing .254/.316/.361 over 139 plate appearances. The Orioles will hope that McKenna goes unclaimed off waivers so that he can remain in the organization as outfield depth at Triple-A Norfolk.
Mar 3 2024McKenna has gone 1-for-13 over his first six Grapefruit League games. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McKenna is in a deep battle for a spot on the Orioles' roster. Prospects like Heston Kjerstad, Colton Cowser and Kyle Stowers are all in the mix for at least a reserve role in the outfield. Any of them could also be options at designated hitter, but the team is unlikely to carry more than five total outfielders. At this stage of spring training, McKenna shouldn't be favored to break camp with the team.
Oct 7 2023McKenna isn't listed on the Orioles' roster for their ALDS matchup with Texas, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Despite serving as outfield depth for most of the regular season, McKenna will be unavailable for the ALDS. His role with the Orioles has diminished significantly since the arrival of Heston Kjerstad, who was awarded a spot on the playoff roster.
Sep 27 2023Baltimore optioned McKenna to Triple-A Norfolk on Wednesday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ryan Mountcastle (shoulder) has been activated from the 10-day injured list in a corresponding roster move. McKenna did not receive a plate appearance during his one-week stay with the Orioles.
Sep 20 2023McKenna was recalled from Triple-A Norfolk on Wednesday, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McKenna is back for another stint with the big club as Ryan Mountcastle (shoulder) goes on the injured list. It's possible he sees a little action versus lefties, but ultimately his playing time figures to be sparse.
Sep 14 2023McKenna was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Though Ryan Mountcastle (shoulder) will avoid the injured list for now, he's banged up enough for the Orioles to desire another power-hitting bat off the bench. Enter Heston Kjerstad, who was called up from Triple-A Norfolk on Thursday to replace the light-hitting McKenna on the 28-man active roster. The 26-year-old McKenna has mustered a .677 OPS across 129 plate appearances for Baltimore this season.
Aug 30 2023McKenna went 2-for-2 with a double, two RBI, two runs scored and two stolen bases in Tuesday's 9-3 win over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The outfielder started the game on the bench but pinch hit for Adam Frazier in the seventh inning and remained in right field, and McKenna got the opportunity to rack up some numbers when the O's offense erupted for eight runs over its final two frames. The 26-year-old has three of his five steals on the season over the last two games along with three hits, four runs and four RBI, but with Baltimore's starting outfield healthy and Aaron Hicks (back) potentially rejoining the lineup in early September, playing time will be hard for McKenna to come by.
Aug 29 2023McKenna went 1-for-3 with a walk, two RBI, one stolen base and two runs scored in Monday's 9-0 win over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McKenna has gone 4-for-15 (.267) over seven contests since he was recalled to the majors to provide outfield depth with Aaron Hicks (back) sidelined. For the year, McKenna is slashing .250/.310/.353 with two home runs, a career-high three steals, 16 RBI, 20 runs scored and six doubles over 132 plate appearances. He'll likely see most of his playing time against southpaws, though he got the nod in left field versus a right-hander (Michael Kopech) for Monday's game.
Aug 19 2023McKenna was recalled by the Orioles on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McKenna will fill the roster spot vacated by Aaron Hicks, who landed on the injured list with a lower-back strain. McKenna can play all three outfield positions but is unlikely to serve as anything more than a backup considering he owns a .670 OPS at the major-league level this season and a .612 OPS for his career.
Aug 11 2023McKenna was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk on Friday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McKenna had been playing some against left-handers, but with Jorge Mateo seeing some action in center field and Cedric Mullins back from the injured list, his opportunities were going to dry up. He'll head to Norfolk and wait for another chance.
Aug 9 2023McKenna is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McKenna is sitting for the second game in a row while the Orioles continue to lean on a three-man committee of Jorge Mateo and Colton Cowser in center field. Cowser will get the nod Tuesday after Mateo went 2-for-5 with a triple and a run while starting in center field in both of the previous two contests.
Aug 6 2023McKenna will start in left field and bat eighth in Sunday's game against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Even though he's gone 2-for-16 over the Orioles' previous five games, McKenna will pick up his sixth consecutive start in the outfield Sunday. The righty-hitting McKenna has benefited from the Orioles facing four left-handed starting pitchers during the six-game stretch, but he may rank as Baltimore's preferred third outfielder alongside Austin Hays and Anthony Santander while both Cedric Mullins (groin) and Aaron Hicks (hamstring) are on the shelf. Touted prospect Colton Cowser is hitting just .125 in 70 plate appearances since being called up from Triple-A Norfolk on July 5 and doesn't appear deserving of a regular role with the big club.
Aug 5 2023McKenna went 0-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base in Friday's 10-3 win over the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McKenna has gone 3-for-15 (.200) with a walk and two RBI over seven games since he was called up from Triple-A Norfolk. The outfielder is getting a share of playing time in center field while Aaron Hicks (hamstring) and Cedric Mullins (groin) are both out, but that may not last much longer with both of them likely within two weeks of a return. McKenna also has to contend with Colton Cowser picking up at-bats. For the season, McKenna has a .245/.305/.362 slash line with two home runs, two steals, 13 RBI and 17 runs scored over 107 plate appearances in the majors.
Jul 25 2023McKenna was recalled from Triple-A Norfolk on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McKenna has put up a .707 OPS with two home runs and one stolen base over 62 games with the big club this season. He will give the Orioles someone capable of filling in at all three outfield spots, although he ultimately doesn't figure to play much.
Jul 5 2023McKenna was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk on Wednesday, Andy Kostka of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: His roster spot is being absorbed by top prospect Colton Cowser. McKenna has put up a .707 OPS with two home runs and one stolen base over 62 games in a reserve role for the Orioles this season.
Jun 25 2023McKenna hit a walk-off two-run home run in Saturday's 6-4 extra-inning win over the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Anthony Santander went 4-for-4 but gave way to McKenna as a defensive replacement late in the game. McKenna then came through on offense, taking Justin Topa deep for the walk-off win. Playing time remains sparse for McKenna -- he has just 11 at bats over 15 games in June, but he's collected a hit in three of his last four games. The outfielder is at a .250/.391/.395 slash line with two homers, 10 RBI, 14 runs scored and a stolen base over 83 plate appearances. With Cedric Mullins back from a groin injury, McKenna's path to playing time has gotten even tougher, so he'll likely remain a bench bat.
May 17 2023McKenna (back) went 1-for-2 with a double and a run scored in Baltimore's win over the Angels on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: That was McKenna's first appearance since May 8, as the outfielder has been out of the lineup due to back troubles. The outfielder is out of the starting lineup again Wednesday against the Angels, but he should be available off the bench if necessary.
May 14 2023McKenna (back) told reporters before Sunday's game against the Pirates that he feels better and is available off the bench if necessary, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McKenna said that he began feeling discomfort in his back a few days ago and that he underwent an MRI to determine if there was any structural damage. The 26-year-old will begin Sunday's series finale against the Pirates on the bench, but he could be called on in the later innings, and he should be back for Baltimore in the early portion of next week.
May 13 2023Orioles bench coach Fredi Gonzalez told reporters Saturday that McKenna is currently dealing with a back issue, Nathan Ruiz of The Baltimore Sun reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gonzalez told reporters that he's hopeful that McKenna can avoid the injured list, but Joey Ortiz is on the taxi squad just in case. McKenna should be considered day-to-day and isn't likely to be available for Saturday's game against Pittsburgh.
Apr 30 2023McKenna went 2-for-3 with a home run, two runs scored and three RBI during a 6-4 win over the Tigers in the second game of Saturday's doubleheader. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Getting the start in center field and batting eighth, McKenna provided the O's with what proved to be crucial insurance runs when he launched a two-run shot off Matthew Boyd. McKenna's defensive versatility makes him a valuable fourth outfielder for Baltimore, and he's held his own at the plate so far in 2023 by hitting .276 (8-for-29) with one homer, one steal, five runs and six RBI.
Apr 1 2023McKenna went 1-for-3 with a stolen base in Saturday's 9-8 loss to the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McKenna's steal is his first of the season, but unfortunately, he'll be remembered for what happened in the field. The outfielder dropped a fly ball that put the tying run on in the bottom of the ninth, and Adam Duvall hit a walkoff home run a batter later. McKenna is expected to get playing time against southpaws to open the season, but more failures defensively in the outfield could cut into that playing time.
Mar 8 2023McKenna is just 3-for-14 through six Grapefruit League games, but he's also drawn four walks and added one stolen base on two attempts. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McKenna's unlikely to earn anything more than a bench role to begin 2023. The improved plate discipline should help -- he drew just 11 walks in 172 plate appearances last season, a 6.6 percent rate. McKenna's place in the Orioles' plans for this year likely depends on whether the team wants to open with four or five outfielders. Kyle Stowers is hitting .333 (5-for-15) with four walks across six games this spring and could have the edge over McKenna if the team goes with four outfielders, though it's also possible Stowers slots in at designated hitter frequently. McKenna's solid defense and speed makes him more suited for being a late-game replacement.
Sep 28 2022McKenna went 2-for-2 with a double and a walk in Wednesday's 3-1 loss against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After receiving just one plate appearance in the last seven games for Baltimore, McKenna got the start out of the leadoff spot and made the most out it. He reached base safely in all three of his at-bats, recording his first multi-hit game since Aug. 15. McKenna still figures to be the fourth outfielder on the depth chart, so it is not likely he produces much for fantasy purposes to close the season.
Aug 18 2022McKenna is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McKenna was included in the lineup in each of the last three games, picking up starts at all three outfield spots while going 4-for-10 with two doubles, a walk, two RBI and a run. He'll likely continue to pick up starts against left-handed pitching while he's on the roster, but McKenna won't have a direct path to regular playing time versus right-handed pitching while all of Cedric Mullins, Austin Hays, Anthony Santander and Terrin Vavra are available.
Aug 16 2022McKenna went 3-for-5 with a pair of doubles, an RBI and a run scored in Monday's 7-3 win over the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McKenna has found a bit of a groove in August, going 8-for-21 (.381) with a home run, three doubles, four RBI and three runs scored. The 25-year-old outfielder is up to a .271/.320/.398 slash line with two homers, 10 RBI, 20 runs and two steals through 130 plate appearances . He's started in center field and batted leadoff against the last three southpaws the Orioles have faced, so it appears McKenna could be starting to take a little bit of playing time away from Cedric Mullins. It's unlikely to develop into a platoon situation, but it's a way for manager Brandon Hyde to get McKenna's bat in the lineup while he's hot.
Aug 3 2022McKenna went 1-for-2 with a walk and a solo home run Wednesday against the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McKenna picked up his fourth start in 13 games since the All-Star break and took Martin Perez deep to tally his second homer of the season. McKenna had the opportunity to join the starting lineup with Austin Hays (side) sidelined, though the addition of Brett Phillips could bury McKenna further on the depth chart. Across 115 plate appearances this season, McKenna has maintained a .250/.307/.365 line.
Jul 5 2022McKenna went 2-for-4 with a solo homer, a walk, three runs and a stolen base in Tuesday's extra-inning victory over the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McKenna picked an ideal time to launch his first home run of the season, as his eighth-inning solo shot put Baltimore ahead 8-7, though Texas quickly retook the lead in the following frame. The 25-year-old continues to see occasional starts as the Orioles' No. 4 outfielder, though he could see an uptick in playing time if Austin Hays (wrist) requires a stint on the injured list.
Jun 17 2022McKenna stole a base as a pinch runner in Friday's 1-0 win over the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McKenna ran for Anthony Santander in the ninth inning, and the former earned his first steal of the season. After going 2-for-14 (.143) while starting three times in Toronto, McKenna is expected to resume a bench role with the Orioles back stateside. He's batting .238/.300/.317 with four RBI, eight runs scored and five doubles across 70 plate appearances as a reserve outfielder this year.
Jun 16 2022McKenna will start in left field and bat seventh in Thursday's game against the Blue Jays, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Despite going hitless in eight at-bats while starting in both of the past two contests, McKenna will get the starting nod in the corner outfield over rookie Kyle Stowers in the series finale. Stowers is likely to head back to Triple-A Norfolk once Anthony Santander (personal) returns from the restricted list this weekend, at which point McKenna will presumably move back into a fourth-outfielder role.
Jun 5 2022McKenna went 2-for-3 with a double and a walk in Sunday's 3-2 loss to the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McKenna made a rare start in center field and made the most of the opportunity, accounting for half of the Orioles' hits Sunday. While he rarely sees more than a start or two each week, the 25-year-old outfielder has posted a reasonable .255/.333/.340 slash line in 54 plate appearances. He's added three RBI, six runs scored and four doubles, but he's yet to hit a home run or steal a base in 2022.
May 23 2022McKenna remains out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Yankees, Nathan Ruiz of The Baltimore Sun reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After a recent stretch of five starts in the Baltimore outfield over six games, McKenna finds himself on the bench for the fourth straight contest. With Ryan Mountcastle returning from the 10-day injured list over the weekend, the Orioles have all their key position players available, so McKenna is likely to receive limited at-bats moving forward.
May 17 2022McKenna will start in right field and bat ninth in Tuesday's game against the Yankees, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McKenna will be making his fourth start in a row out of the outfield, but his time as an everyday player could end by the weekend, when Ryan Mountcastle (wrist) is expected to return from the 10-day injured list. Even if Mountcastle takes longer than anticipated to make it back from the IL, McKenna could still find himself pushed into a utility role in favor of Tyler Nevin, who has been seeing most of his time in the infield of late while Ramon Urias (abdomen) and Jorge Mateo (shoulder) have nursed minor injuries.
May 14 2022McKenna was recalled from Triple-A Norfolk on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McKenna was sent down by the Orioles at the beginning of May, but he'll rejoin the major-league club to provide outfield depth. Over 18 big-league games this year, he's hit .263 with two doubles, four runs and two RBI.
May 1 2022McKenna was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk on Sunday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McKenna served as outfield depth for Baltimore early in the year, and he went 5-for-19 with two doubles, four runs and two RBI over 17 games. The 25-year-old will report to the minors since the Orioles need to trim their active roster to 26 players by Monday, but he'll be a strong candidate to rejoin the big-league club at some point if the team's outfielders deal with injuries.
Apr 6 2022Manager Brandon Hyde confirmed Wednesday that McKenna will be included on the Orioles' Opening Day roster, Zachary Silver of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He'll be one of two utility players on the 28-man active roster, as non-roster invitee Chris Owings was also informed that he's made the team. Baltimore is expected to have all of its top position players available for the start of the season, so McKenna likely won't pick up many starts in April and could see most of his opportunities as a pinch-hitter or late-inning defensive replacement.
Oct 3 2021McKenna is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tyler Nevin starts in left field while McKenna sits on the final day of the regular season. 2021 was a tough year for McKenna, who hit .183 in 169 at-bats.
Oct 1 2021McKenna will sit Friday against the Blue Jays, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McKenna had been seemingly moving into an everyday role, starting seven straight games, but he posted a modest .636 OPS over that stretch while striking out 41.4 percent of the time. He'll now hit the bench for the second straight game, with Tyler Nevin again starting in left field.
Sep 30 2021McKenna isn't starting Thursday's game against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McKenna went 1-for-9 with an RBI, three walks and four strikeouts across the last three games and will get a day off Thursday. Tyler Nevin will start in left field and bat seventh.
Sep 29 2021McKenna will start in left field and bat sixth Wednesday against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Though he's submitted a lowly .520 OPS since being called up from Triple-A Norfolk on Aug. 30, McKenna looks like he'll fill an everyday role in the outfield for the rest of the season with Anthony Santander (knee) on the shelf. McKenna will stick in the lineup Wednesday for the seventh game in a row.
Sep 26 2021McKenna has gone 9-for-49 (.184) through 19 games in September. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: In that span, he's posted an ugly 5:24 BB:K. McKenna has been little more than a fourth outfielder for Baltimore when on the big-league roster. He's slashing a meager .191/.302/.280 with two home runs, 12 RBI, 19 runs scored and a stolen base through 183 plate appearances.
Sep 11 2021McKenna went 1-for-2 with a two-run home run in Friday's 6-3 win over Toronto. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The outfielder got a start in left field and delivered a two-run blast in the first inning. Anthony Santander replaced McKenna in the lineup in the fifth, but it appears this was a strategic move from manager Brandon Hyde. McKenna is up to two home runs, eight RBI, 18 runs scored and a stolen base while slashing a meager .200/.304/.292 in 140 plate appearances. He's gone 3-for-5 in his last two games after enduring an 0-for-15 slump prior to that.
Aug 30 2021McKenna was recalled from Triple-A Norfolk on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McKenna was sent to Triple-A Norfolk in mid-August, and he slashed .382/.523/.882 with five homers, a triple, 13 RBI, nine runs and three stolen bases in 10 minor-league games since then. He should serve in a depth role in Baltimore's outfield.
Aug 17 2021The Orioles optioned McKenna to Triple-A Norfolk on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He'll surrender his spot on the 26-man active roster to outfielder/first baseman Ryan Mountcastle (concussion), who was reinstated from the 10-day injured list. While Mountcastle was on the shelf, the righty-hitting McKenna filled a short side of a platoon in the outfield with DJ Stewart. With Mountcastle back in the fold, Stewart will settle into a fourth-outfielder role and see his opportunities dwindle.
Aug 12 2021McKenna went 2-for-4 with a double in Wednesday's 5-2 loss to Detroit. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The outfielder was one of two Orioles to record multiple hits in the contest. McKenna has hardly seen regular playing time lately, falling into the short side of a platoon with DJ Stewart in right field. Through 113 major-league plate appearances this year, McKenna has one home run, six RBI, 16 runs scored and a stolen base while batting .198.
Jul 25 2021McKenna went 2-for-4 with a solo homer, two RBI and a strikeout in Sunday's 5-4 win over the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McKenna's home run in the fourth inning was the Orioles' third of the game, and it marked the first time the 24-year-old has gone yard in 2021. He's now made three consecutive starts since he was called back up Wednesday, and but he's gone just 2-for-10 across those appearances.
Jul 21 2021McKenna was recalled from Triple-A Norfolk on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McKenna saw his playing time decrease recently, and he was sent down by Baltimore on Tuesday. However, he'll return to the major-league club after Anthony Santander (undisclosed) was placed on the injured list as part of a corresponding move. DJ Stewart, Cedric Mullins and Austin Hays are starting in the outfield from left to right Wednesday, but McKenna should be available while Santander is unavailable.
Jul 20 2021McKenna was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McKenna had been with the team since late June but hit just .161/.278/.161 in 36 trips to the plate over that span. John Means (shoulder) was activated off the injured list in a corresponding move.
Jul 19 2021McKenna has hit .185 with one RBI and four runs scored since he was called up June 27. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With Cedric Mullins locked in at center field, four other outfielders are left to compete for two spots. McKenna has mainly played left field since he rejoined the big-league roster, but he hasn't been able to establish himself over the likes of Austin Hays or DJ Stewart. McKenna has a .191/.304/.235 slash line through 80 plate appearances overall.
Jun 27 2021McKenna was recalled from Triple-A Norfolk prior to Sunday's game against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McKenna will return to the 26-man roster after struggling to a .154/.214/.231 slash line during his initial stint with the big club. He'll lead off and play center field Sunday, though he doesn't seem likely to receive everyday at-bats for the time being.
Jun 10 2021McKenna was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk on Thursday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McKenna had been with the big-league team since May 26, when Austin Hays (hamstring) was placed on the injured list. McKenna's demotion could signal the potential activation of Hays in time for the club's weekend series against Tampa Bay. In his latest stint with Baltimore, McKenna hit .154/.214/.231 with two RBI, one run scored and one stolen base across 13 at-bats.
May 28 2021McKenna went 0-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base in Thursday's 5-1 loss to the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McKenna made the start in left field and hit ninth Thursday. He hasn't done much in limited time this season with a .194/.324/.258 slash line, a stolen base, one RBI, seven runs scored and a triple through 37 plate appearances. He could see the short side of a platoon with DJ Stewart in left field while Austin Hays recovers from a hamstring injury. McKenna could also function more generally as a fourth outfielder.
May 26 2021The Orioles recalled McKenna from Triple-A Norfolk ahead of Wednesday's game in Minnesota, Jon Meoli of The Baltimore Sun reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McKenna was able to rejoin the big club less than a week after being optioned to the minors since the Orioles placed Austin Hays (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move. Hays' injury likely paves the way for the lefty-hitting DJ Stewart to reclaim a strong-side platoon role in the corner outfield, potentially leaving the righty-hitting McKenna in line to replace Stewart in the lineup against left-handed pitchers.
May 20 2021McKenna was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk on Thursday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McKenna appeared in nine games during his most recent stint on the major-league roster and went 3-for-13 with two runs, three walks and three strikeouts during that time. McKenna's demotion should make room on the active roster for Anthony Santander (ankle), who is expected to be reinstated from the injured list Friday.
May 9 2021The Orioles recalled McKenna from Triple-A Norfolk on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McKenna was called up to replace relief pitcher Dillon Tate (hamstring), who was placed on the 10-day injured list. The Orioles are expected to roll out Austin Hays, Cedric Mullins and DJ Stewart as their regular outfield for the foreseeable future, so McKenna likely won't have the opportunity to pick up everyday at-bats while he's with Baltimore.
Apr 26 2021McKenna was optioned to Baltimore's alternate training site following Monday's game against the Yankees, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McKenna entered Monday's game as a defensive replacement but failed to receive an at-bat. He'll head to the minors after slashing .200/.294/.333 with one RBI and two walks in 14 games.
Apr 25 2021McKenna will start in right field and bat ninth Sunday against the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McKenna will draw his first start since April 21. He has only two hits -- one for extra bases -- in 13 plate appearances on the season, but he will look to get on track with southpaw Jesus Luzardo on the mound. DJ Stewart will hit the bench to make room in the lineup for McKenna.
Apr 21 2021McKenna has been recalled from the Orioles' alternate training site and will start in Wednesday's game against the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McKenna was optioned to alternate camp Tuesday, but he'll return to the major-league roster after Anthony Santander (ankle) was placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday. McKenna will start in right field and bat eighth for the series finale against Miami.
Apr 20 2021The Orioles optioned McKenna to their alternate training site Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McKenna's demotion clears a spot on the active roster for fellow outfielder Austin Hays (hamstring), who was reinstated from the 10-day injured list. During his two-plus weeks with the big club, McKenna appeared in 11 games and recorded two hits in 11 plate appearances.
Apr 5 2021McKenna is starting Monday's game against the Yankees, Dan Connolly of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: McKenna was recalled by the Orioles on Monday, and he'll make his major-league debut in right field for the series opener against the Yankees. He'll bat ninth Monday while Anthony Santander retreats to the bench.
Jun 21 2018McKenna was moved up to Double-A Bowie on Thursday, Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports reports.McKenna played in 67 games for High-A Frederick this season, hitting .377/.467/.556 with eight home runs, 37 RBI and five stolen bases. Expect to see the outfielder at the Double-A level for the rest of the 2018 season.