Colton Cowser
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Jun 30 2025Cowser went 1-for-6 with a solo home run in Monday's 10-6 extra-innings win over the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cowser extended the Orioles' lead to 6-3 in the 10th inning, but the Rangers were able to counter in their half of the frame.The outfielder went 13-for-45 (.289) with four homers and 12 RBI over his last 12 games in June. For the season, he's at a .229/.295/.510 slash line with seven homers, 15 RBI, 13 runs and a stolen base across 105 plate appearances. He remains a significant source of power from the bottom half of the lineup.
Jun 27 2025Cowser went 3-for-4 with two walks, three doubles, two RBI and four runs scored in Friday's 22-8 win over the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Per Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun, the Orioles set a franchise record Friday with 14 extra-base hits, three of which came off the bat of Cowser. The 25-year-old outfielder also set a career-high with four runs scored as he contributed to six of the Orioles' 22 runs in a blowout victory. Cowser has reached base safely in eight of his last nine games, and over that span he has gone 11-for-32 (.344) with five doubles, eight runs scored, three home runs and 10 RBI.
Jun 24 2025Cowser is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Rangers, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cowser started the previous eight games and had a .943 OPS with three homers during that stretch, but he'll take a seat against Texas lefty Jacob Latz on Tuesday. Dylan Carlson, Cedric Mullins and Ramon Laureano will start from left to right in the outfield for Baltimore.
Jun 19 2025Cowser went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run and a double in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cowser has homered in three straight games. His long ball came in the sixth inning Thursday, giving the Orioles a lead they wouldn't relinquish. The outfielder is struggling a bit for consistency at the plate, but the power is there. He's posted a .210/.269/.532 slash line with six homers, 10 RBI, seven runs scored, two doubles and one stolen base over 67 plate appearances this season, but he could be held back by a 34.3 percent strikeout rate. He's avoided striking out in each of the last two games, but Cowser will need to continue improving his plate discipline without sacrificing power.
Jun 18 2025Cowser went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's win over the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cowser took Zack Littell deep to right-center field in the fifth to put the Orioles ahead 2-1 and that proved to be enough for the win. Cowser struck out his other three times up and now has struck out 12 times over his last 18 at-bats. He's homered three times since returning from the injured list June 3, but strikeouts have been a glaring issue for Cowser as he continues to get re-acclimated following an extended absence.
Jun 16 2025Cowser (soreness) will start in left field and bat eighth in Monday's game versus the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cowser collided with the outfield wall in last Thursday's game against the Tigers and missed the three games after that with general soreness. However, he's feeling well enough to give it a go in Monday's series opener in Tampa Bay.
Jun 15 2025Cowser (soreness) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Orioles will keep Cowser on the bench for a third straight game while he deals with lingering soreness stemming from a collision with the outfield wall Thursday. According to Jake Rill of MLB.com, interim manager Tony Mansolino said Saturday that Cowser has resumed baseball activities, so it's possible that the 25-year-old will be available off the bench Sunday.
Jun 14 2025Cowser (soreness) isn't in the Orioles' starting lineup against the Angels on Saturday, but he is available off the bench, Andy Kostka of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cowser will begin on the bench for the second straight day after colliding with the center field wall while playing defense Thursday. At this point, it doesn't seem that the outfielder is dealing with more than general soreness, and given his availability off the bench, an IL stint doesn't seem likely. Ramon Laureano is starting in left field in Cowser's stead Saturday while Ryan O'Hearn is patrolling right field.
Jun 13 2025Cowser isn't in the lineup for Friday's game against the Angels due to general soreness but could be available off the bench, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cowser crashed into the center field wall during Thursday's game but stayed in the contest. However, he'll get a night to rest up and recover from some lingering soreness due to the collision. Considering the vague injury tag and possible availability off the bench, Cowser can safely be considered day-to-day.
Jun 7 2025Cowser went 2-for-5 with a solo home run in Saturday's 7-4 win over the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This was Cowser's first multi-hit effort of the season, though he missed two months due to a broken thumb. The outfielder has hit safely in four of five games since returning, and that should be enough for him to claim steady playing time in center field. He's batting .212 with three homers, three RBI, four runs scored and no stolen bases over 36 plate appearances.
Jun 5 2025Cowser is absent from the lineup for Thursday's game in Seattle. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cowser started the first two games of the series after returning from the 60-day injured list, but he'll get some rest for this one. Jorge Mateo is in center field and Dylan Carlson is in left as the Orioles try to complete the sweep.
Jun 3 2025Cowser went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 5-1 win over Seattle. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Making just his fifth major-league appearance of the season and his first since March 30, Cowser made an immediate impact in his return to action with his second homer of the year. The 25-year-old outfielder was on the injured list for over two months due to a fractured left thumb, but he's primed to play nearly an everyday role in Baltimore's outfield going forward. Through his first 22 plate appearances, Cowser is slashing .150/.227/.450 with the aforementioned two long balls, three runs scored and a walk.
Jun 2 2025The Orioles activated Cowser (thumb) from the 60-day injured list Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cowser is finally back on the Orioles' active roster after being sidelined since late March with a fractured left thumb. The 25-year-old outfielder is likely to serve as the Orioles' primary left fielder moving forward, although with Cedric Mullins (hamstring) out, Cowser could also see some action in center field in the short term.
May 30 2025Interim manager Tony Mansolino said Friday that Cowser (thumb) is expected to be reinstated from the 60-day injured list during Baltimore's upcoming road trip, which runs June 3-8, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 25-year-old had his rehab assignment transferred to Triple-A Norfolk this week after three games with High-A Aberdeen, and he should be ready to rejoin the Orioles after a few more minor-league contests. Cowser played just four games this season before fracturing his thumb, and his return will be timely with Cedric Mullins (hamstring), Tyler O'Neill (shoulder) and Ramon Laureano (ankle) also on the shelf.
May 26 2025Cowser (thumb) will continue his rehab assignment at Triple-A Norfolk, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reported Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cowser can be reinstated from the 60-day injured list Friday, and he seems to be on track to be added to the Orioles' active roster once eligible. The outfielder appeared in three games at High-A Aberdeen and went 2-for-9 with a solo homer. He's recovering from a fractured left thumb.
May 20 2025Cowser (thumb) will begin a rehab assignment with High-A Aberdeen on Wednesday, Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cowser is finally ready to play some rehab games after fracturing his left thumb back in late March. The 25-year-old is on the 60-day injured list and not eligible for activation until May 30, but he would seem to have a good shot to return to the Orioles' outfield that day if his rehab assignment goes off without setbacks.
May 17 2025Cowser (thumb) participated in batting practice Saturday, Andy Kostka of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cowser has been on the injured list since March 31 due to a fractured left thumb, but he's been making significant strides in his recovery. The 25-year-old was spotted playing catch May 9, and Saturday marked his first time taking batting practice. He remains on track for a late-May or early-June return.
May 9 2025Cowser (thumb) was seen playing catch Friday, Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cowser landed on the 10-day injured list in late March due to a fractured left thumb and was transferred to the 60-day IL on April 28. He has taken the next step in his recovery program by playing catch, though Hyde relayed the Cowser is "a little ways away" from swinging a bat, per Weyrich.
Apr 15 2025Orioles general manager Mike Elias said Tuesday that the target for Cowser's (thumb) return is late May/early June, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The timetable provided when Cowser went down with a fractured left thumb in late March was 6-to-8 weeks, so it appears he's looking at the latter end of that timeline, if not longer. Heston Kjerstad has been serving as the Orioles' primary left fielder since Cowser was injured.
Mar 31 2025Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said that he expects Cowser to be out "probably 6-to-8 weeks minimum" after the outfielder was placed on the 10-day injured list Monday due to a fractured left thumb, Jacob Calvin Meyer of The Baltimore Sun reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cowser suffered structural damage to his thumb while he slid into first base during Sunday's 3-1 loss to the Blue Jays. The Orioles recalled Dylan Carlson from Triple-A Norfolk to provide extra coverage in the outfield while Cowser is out, but Heston Kjerstad appears to be the most likely candidate to earn regular playing time -- at least against right-handed pitching -- over the next several weeks. Hyde didn't say whether or not Cowser would require surgery on his thumb.
Mar 30 2025Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said after Sunday's 3-1 loss to the Blue Jays that Cowser injured his left thumb during the game and will undergo further evaluation, Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cowser went 1-for-4 with a base hit before he was lifted for a pinch hitter in the top of the ninth inning. The outfielder suffered the injury two innings prior, when his thumb bent "all the way back" on a slide into first base, according to Hyde. The Orioles training staff will take a closer look at Cowser's thumb before determining if he'll be ready to play in Monday's series opener versus the Red Sox.
Mar 23 2025Cowser has impressed this spring with the Orioles, Jacob Calvin Meyer of The Baltimore Sun reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cowser has compiled a .364 average with two home runs, three doubles, six RBI, six runs scored and two stolen bases while also posting a 1.030 OPS over 44 at-bats in 16 games this spring. The outfielder is coming off of a 2024 campaign in which he produced a .242/.321/.447 slash line with 51 extra-base hits, including 24 homers, and he appears to be poised to take another step in 2025 while operating as an everyday starter in left field for Baltimore.
Feb 18 2025Cowser (hand) faced off against left-hander Keegan Akin and right-hander Bryan Baker during a live batting practice session Tuesday, Jacob Calvin Meyer of The Baltimore Sun reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cowser's involvement in the Orioles' first full-squad workout of spring training implies that he's fully recovered from the surgery he underwent in October to address a left hand fracture. While it's unclear whether he'll see most of his action in left field, center field or right field in 2025, Cowser will be locked into a full-time role against right-handed pitching, and his strong defense will help his case for maintaining regular playing time versus lefties, too. The 24-year-old finished second in American League Rookie of the Year balloting in 2024 after slashing .242/.321/.447 with 24 home runs, nine stolen bases, 77 runs and 69 RBI over 561 regular-season plate appearances.
Oct 15 2024Cowser had successful surgery on his fractured hand Tuesday, Andy Kostka of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cowser fractured his left hand in Game 2 of the American League Wild Card Series versus the Royals on Oct. 2, the game in which the Orioles were eliminated. Given the timing of the injury, Cowser is expected to have enough recovery time to be ready for the start of spring training.
Oct 2 2024Cowser was diagnosed with a left hand fracture after Wednesday's loss to the Royals, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Orioles' loss Wednesday eliminated them from the postseason, so Cowser will have plenty of time to recover before the start of spring training in February. The 24-year-old slashed .242/.321/.447 with 24 homers and 69 RBI across 153 games in the regular season and figures to remain in Baltimore's outfield plans for 2025.
Sep 28 2024Cowser isn't in the Orioles' lineup Saturday against Minnesota, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cowser will get a chance to catch his breath Saturday after slugging a solo home run during Friday's win. Heston Kjerstad, Austin Slater and Anthony Santander will form Baltimore's outfield trio while Cowser rests.
Sep 26 2024Cowser went 2-for-4 with a double, a walk, three RBI, one stolen base and one run scored in Wednesday's 9-7 win over the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cowser's steal was his first since Aug. 19 and his ninth of the season. The outfielder has put together a decent September, batting .257 (18-for-70) with seven extra-base hits, eight RBI and 12 runs scored. He's at a .246/.326/.450 slash line with 23 home runs, 68 RBI, 76 runs, 24 doubles and three triples over 150 contests this season as a regular in the lineup between left field and center field.
Sep 24 2024Cowser went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cowser has hit safely in seven of his last eight games, going 9-for-28 (.321) with three homers in that span. Those long balls account for his only RBI since Sept. 3, but he's at least done his part by getting on base regularly. The outfielder has maintained a .244/.324/.447 slash line with 23 homers, 65 RBI, 75 runs scored and eight stolen bases over 149 contests as a regular in the lineup for much of the campaign.
Sep 21 2024Cowser went 2-for-4 with two solo home runs in Friday's win over Detroit. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cowser went deep in the second and sixth innings against the Tigers for his second career multi-homer game. He also snapped an 18-game homerless drought dating back to August. During that span, he hit .224 with just two RBI. Cowser is now slashing .246/.326/.448 with 22 home runs, 48 extra-base hits and 64 RBI through 146 games.
Sep 17 2024Cowser isn't in the Orioles' lineup for Tuesday's game against the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: San Francisco will send southpaw Blake Snell to the mound for the start of Tuesday's contest, meaning the lefty-hitting Cowser will sit on the bench while Austin Slater fills the void in left field, batting leadoff.
Sep 1 2024Cowser is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cowser had started every game dating back to the Orioles' penultimate contest before the All-Star break, so he was well overdue for a day off. Austin Slater will pick up a start in left field in place of Cowser, whose move to the bench comes while he's gone 4-for-23 (.174 average) with 12 strikeouts over his last six starts.
Aug 30 2024Cowser went 1-for-3 with a three-run homer and two walks in Thursday's loss to the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cowser jumped on a four-seamer from Bobby Miller with two outs in the top of the fifth inning and crushed it into the stands in center field for his 20th home run of the campaign and his fourth this month. The outfielder also drew two walks in the contest -- something he hadn't done since July 20 against Texas. Despite his recent success at the plate, Cowser is still batting just .243 in August with 13 RBI and 18 runs scored. He's also struck out multiple times in eight of his last 13 games.
Aug 23 2024Cowser went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in Friday's 7-5 win over the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cowser ended a 12-game homer drought with his third-inning blast. In that span, he hit just .224 (11-for-49). The outfielder is now slashing .249/.326/.454 with 19 homers, 57 RBI, 61 runs scored and eight stolen bases through 122 contests. He remains the preferred leadoff hitter versus right-handed pitchers, though any prolonged slump at the plate for Cowser could cause manager Brandon Hyde to try someone else atop the order.
Aug 19 2024Cowser went 1-for-4 with a stolen base in Monday's 4-3 loss to the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cowser had gone 26 games without a steal entering Monday, though he produced 20 RBI and five home runs in that span. The outfielder is up to a .245/.323/.441 slash line with 18 homers, 56 RBI, 56 runs scored and eight steals through 118 contests this season. He continues to play on a near-everyday basis, often starting in left field versus right-handed pitchers and in center field against southpaws.
Aug 10 2024Cowser went 3-for-6 with a double and two runs scored in Saturday's 7-5 win over the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Per Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com, Cowser was sporting a wrap on his left wrist, but he still had another productive game. The outfielder is batting .306 (11-for-36) over nine games in August, even though it appears he's not quite 100 percent. For the season, he's up to a .254/.332/.466 slash line with 18 homers, 17 doubles, seven stolen bases, 54 RBI and 54 runs scored over 110 contests.
Aug 9 2024Cowser went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Friday's 4-1 win over the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cowser went deep on the fourth pitch of the game, and the Orioles led wire-to-wire against their divisional foes. The power has been back in a big way for Cowser, who has gone 28-for-81 (.346) with six homers and 20 RBI over 21 games since the All-Star break. The outfielder's in position for a starting role between left field and center field, and he's up to 18 long balls, 54 RBI, 52 runs scored and seven stolen bases through 109 contests. The one downside to his power hitting has been an elevated strikeout rate -- he's struck out 26 times since the break, including four times Friday.
Jul 31 2024Cowser went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in Wednesday's 10-4 win over the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cowser is riding a 13-game hitting streak, going 19-for-50 (.380) with four homers and 14 RBI in that span. The outfielder's surge has helped him take over the leadoff spot versus right-handed pitchers. He's also been in the lineup regularly versus southpaws, though the Orioles' additions of Eloy Jimenez and Austin Slater at the trade deadline give them a pair of right-handed-hitting outfielders. Cowser is up to a .245/.326/.458 slash line with 16 homers, 47 RBI, 45 runs scored and seven stolen bases over 347 plate appearances this season.
Jul 29 2024Cowser went 3-for-7 with a home run, three total runs, three total RBI and a walk across both games of Monday's doubleheader split versus the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cowser went 1-for-3 with a sacrifice fly in the matinee and followed that with a solo homer and an RBI single in Game 2. He extended his hitting streak to 11 games, during which he's batting .375 with three home runs, 10 runs, 12 RBI and two stolen bases. Cowser failed to go deep in 77 plate appearances during his initial big-league cup of coffee last year, but he's hit 15 long balls across 337 plate appearances so far in 2024.
Jul 25 2024Cowser went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run, an additional run and a walk in a 7-6, extra-inning win against the Marlins on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Baltimore belted three long balls off Miami starter Roddery Munoz, the most damaging of which was Cowser's three-run blast in the third inning. It was his second homer during a modest six-game hitting streak during which he's batting .400 (8-for-20) with four extra-base hits and nine RBI. Cowser's season stats include a .232/.321/.446 slash line, 14 homers, 43 RBI, 37 runs and seven stolen bases through 315 plate appearances.
Jul 22 2024Cowser went 2-for-4 with a double and a stolen base in Sunday's 3-2 loss to the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cowser has started all three games coming out of the All-Star break, going 4-for-11 with a homer and two steals. The outfielder has provided modest speed this year, going 7-for-9 on stolen base attempts. He's added a .225/.313/.431 slash line, 13 long balls, 36 RBI, 35 runs scored, 14 doubles and a triple through 304 plate appearances. Cowser continues to split his time between left field and center field, resulting in smaller roles for Austin Hays and Cedric Mullins, though Heston Kjerstad is also back in the mix for outfield playing time following his return from a concussion.
Jul 19 2024Cowser went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Friday's 9-1 win over the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cowser stretched the Orioles' lead to 4-0 in the first inning with his first homer since June 28. The outfielder has a chance for more playing time in left field while Heston Kjerstad (concussion) is on the 7-day injured list. Cowser is slashing .219/.305/.427 with 13 homers, 36 RBI, 34 runs scored and five stolen bases through 295 plate appearances this year. His primary competition for playing time is Austin Hays, though Cowser does have the platoon advantage should such a situation develop.
Jul 9 2024Cowser is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: For the third straight game, Cowser is out of the lineup against a right-hander (this time Jameson Taillon). Heston Kjerstad has recently emerged as the Orioles' preferred option in left field against righties, while Austin Hays typically gets the call at the position versus lefties. Meanwhile, Cedric Mullins has tightened his grip on the center field job. After posting a 1.004 OPS in April, Cowser has collected just a .621 OPS since May 1.
Jun 28 2024Cowser went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in a 2-1 win over the Rangers on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cowser opened the scoring with a solo home run off Max Scherzer in the fourth inning. While the young outfielder is hitting just .203 in June, he has now homered in his past three starts and has five total in the month. On the season, Cowser is hitting .231 with 12 home runs, 34 RBI, 32 runs scored and five steals in 257 plate appearances.
Jun 27 2024Cowser went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional run in Thursday's 11-2 victory against Texas. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cowser contributed to the convincing win with a solo shot in the eighth inning. It was the outfielder's second long ball over his past three games and his fourth across his past 14 contests. He's up to 11 homers on the campaign after failing to go deep across 77 plate appearances in his first taste of the majors last season.
Jun 26 2024Cowser is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cowser belted his 10th home run of the season in Tuesday's loss to the Guardians, but he nonetheless finds himself on the bench for the second time during the three-game series. Both of those absences came against right-handed pitchers, so the lefty-hitting Cowser could be in danger of losing out on a regular spot in the outfield to fellow lefty hitter Heston Kjerstad, who will make his second start of the series following his call-up from Triple-A Norfolk on Monday.
Jun 25 2024Cowser went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and a walk in Tuesday's 10-8 loss to the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cowser has gone a modest 11-for-61 (.180) over 22 contests while seeing a part-time role in June. Five of his hits this month have gone for extra bases, and he's up to 10 homers on the year after Tuesday's long ball. He's slashing just .226/.317/.429 with 32 RBI, 29 runs scored and five stolen bases. Anthony Santander is about the only constant in the Orioles' outfield, leaving Cowser to compete with Cedric Mullins, Austin Hays and Heston Kjerstad for two positions on a regular basis.
Jun 24 2024Cowser is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Cowser will take a seat against a right-handed starter (Tanner Bibee) for the third time in five games. Though the Orioles haven't publicly said that Cowser -- who is batting .175 in June -- will see fewer opportunities moving forward, the promotion of Heston Kjerstad from Triple-A Norfolk on Monday wouldn't seem to be a positive development for Cowser's outlook. Kjerstad will enter the Baltimore lineup right away Monday, covering Cowser's typical spot in left field while batting fifth.
Jun 21 2024Cowser is not in the lineup for Friday's contest in Houston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It marks two straight games that he's been absent from the lineup, and both of them have come against right-handed pitching. After putting up a 1.004 OPS in April, Cowser has just a .603 OPS since May 1. Ryan O'Hearn is in left field and Cedric Mullins is in center Friday.
Jun 16 2024Cowser went 2-for-2 with a two-run home run, a walk and a stolen base Sunday against the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cowser recorded a homer and a steal in the same game for the first time in his career, while the two hits he recorded represent just his second multi-hit effort since May 19. In total, Cowser reached base all four times he came to the plate, including on a walk and a hit-by-pitch. For the season, Cowser is slashing .234/.326/.442 with nine homers, 31 RBI, 28 runs and five steals over 227 plate appearances.
Jun 14 2024Cowser is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Left-hander Ranger Suarez is drawing the start for the Phillies, so the lefty-hitting Cowser will begin this one on the bench. The Orioles are going with Austin Hays in left field and Cedric Mullins in center Friday.
Jun 13 2024Cowser hit a two-run home run in his lone at-bat in Wednesday's 4-2 win over Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cowser entered the game as a defensive replacement for Ryan O'Hearn in the top of the eighth inning, and he was able to make some noise on offense with his go-ahead blast a half-inning later. The homer was Cowser's first since May 26 and just his second since the start of May, as his hot start to the year has faded. He's batting just .196 over his last 16 contests, though Cedric Mullins' struggles at the plate have allowed Cowser to maintain a decent share of playing time. The 24-year-old is slashing .234/.324/.436 with eight homers, four stolen bases, 29 RBI and 27 runs scored across 216 plate appearances.
Jun 12 2024Cowser is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cowser will retreat to the bench Wednesday, opening up a spot in center field for Cedric Mullins. With Austin Hays making a second straight start in left field after a four-game absence due to a rib injury, the Baltimore outfield is more crowded these days, but Hays and Cowser should have an edge over the struggling Mullins for starting roles alongside right fielder Anthony Santander more often than not. Cowser is hitting just .161 since the beginning of June but still holds a 206-point edge over Mullins in OPS on the season (.738 to .532).
Jun 8 2024Cowser went 0-for-1 with a walk and a stolen base in Saturday's 5-0 win over the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cowser has seen fairly steady playing time recently, but he's gone just 7-for-56 (.125) with a 4:19 BB:K over his last 18 contests. He was on the bench to begin Saturday's contest but entered as a replacement for Kyle Stowers (wrist). Left field and center field have been up for grabs for the Orioles with Cowser, Cedric Mullins and Austin Hays all struggling to some extent. For the season, Cowser is slashing .229/.325/.417 with seven home runs, four steals, 26 RBI and 26 runs scored over 203 plate appearances. Pending the promotion of an outfielder from Triple-A Norfolk, Cowser should continue to play regularly versus right-handed pitchers at a minimum, though he hasn't hit well enough to maintain an everyday role.
Jun 5 2024Cowser is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game in Toronto. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cowser has struggled over the last few weeks, producing a .431 OPS in his past 15 games. He'll be given a day off to regroup while Kyle Stowers starts in left field and Cedric Mullins covers center field.
Jun 2 2024Cowser is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After going 1-for-7 with a walk between the first two games of the series versus Tampa Bay, Cowser will hit the bench for the series finale while Austin Hays picks up a start in left field. Cowser had started each of the Orioles' previous seven contests and still appears to be locked into a near-everyday role in the outfield.
May 26 2024Cowser went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 4-1 win over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cowser had gone 1-for-18 over the previous six games, though he's maintained a starting role in the Orioles' lineup despite the slump. The outfielder burst onto the scene early in the season, but he's batting a poor .185 (12-for-65) with five extra-base hits and six RBI over 21 contests in May. Cowser is up to seven homers, 24 RBI, 17 runs scored, three stolen bases and a .248/.341/.475 slash line through 164 plate appearances. His strikeout rate has also ticked up to 30.5 percent, which makes it tough for him to get back on track. If Cowser's struggles worsen, Kyle Stowers or Austin Hays could be candidates to see more playing time.
May 24 2024Cowser is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the White Sox, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cowser started the previous 15 games but will head to the bench after he posted a .224/.350/.306 slash line during that stretch. Austin Hays will take over in left field and bat sixth.
May 19 2024Cowser went 3-for-4 with a double, an RBI and two runs scored Sunday against the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cowser beat out a two-out infield single in the first to secure the second run of the game for the Orioles. He later added a double and a single, eventually coming around to score after both during an impressive three-hit day. It was the second three-hit game for Cowser this season, with the first taking place April 11. He's now slashing .277/.371/.521 through 140 plate appearances with six homers, 23 RBI, 16 runs and three steals.
May 4 2024Cowser isn't in the Orioles' lineup for Saturday's game against the Reds, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With lefty Andrew Abbott set to take the mound for Cincinnati, the lefty-hitting Cowser will begin Saturday's contest on the bench. His absence will open a spot for Ryan McKenna to start in left field while batting ninth.
May 3 2024Cowser is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cowser will get a breather Friday as Heston Kjerstad handles left field. Through 30 games, Cowser is slashing .277/.351/.578 with six homers and three stolen bases.
Apr 22 2024Cowser went 1-for-4 with a solo home run against the Angels in a 4-2 win Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cowser accounted for Baltimore's final run with a seventh-inning solo shot off Reid Detmers. It was the young slugger's sixth long ball of the campaign and his second in as many games. Cowser looked lost facing major-league batting for the first time last season, posting a .115/.286/.148 slash line with a 28.6 percent strikeout rate over 77 plate appearances. He's turned things around dramatically to start this season, however, recording a .364/.400/.800 slash line along with 12 extra-base hits, 10 runs, 17 RBI and three thefts through 60 plate appearances.
Apr 21 2024Cowser went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Sunday's 5-0 win over the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cowser had gone 3-for-14 with no extra-base hits and seven strikeouts over his previous five games. The outfielder opened the scoring in Sunday's contest, the first of back-to-back homers for the Orioles in the third inning. Cowser is up to five long balls, 16 RBI, nine runs scored, six doubles and three stolen bases while slashing .373/.411/.784 through 56 plate appearances. Austin Hays is dealing with calf tightness, so Cowser's short-term playing time should be steady.
Apr 20 2024Cowser isn't in the Orioles' lineup for Saturday's game against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cowser will get a breather Saturday with the Orioles slated to face left-hander Cole Ragans. Austin Hays will get the nod in left field, batting sixth.