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Orioles Option Dean Kremer to Triple A, Set Five-Man Opening Day Rotation

Team officials call it a schedule-driven decision expected to be brief.

Mar 8, 2026; Miami, FL, United States; Israel starting pitcher Dean Kremer (64) catches a baseball against Nicaragua during the first inning at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images/File Photo
Syndication: Sarasota Herald-Tribune Orioles President of Baseball Operations Mike Elias welcomes the media and VIPs to the new facility. The Baltimore Orioles unveiled their new Player Development Complex to the media on Monday, Feb. 9, 2026. The 47,700 square-foot facility includes indoor batting cages and infield, a biomechanics lab, new outdoor covered batting cages and more fan access areas. © Mike Lang / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
Sep 16, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Dean Kremer (64) delivers a pitch against the Chicago White Sox during the first inning at Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Baltimore optioned the 30-year-old right-hander to minor-league camp on March 21, removing him from the Opening Day roster, with the earliest non-injury recall date set for April 9.
  • The Opening Day rotation is projected as Trevor Rogers, Kyle Bradish, Shane Baz, Chris Bassitt and Zach Eflin in a five-man alignment.
  • General manager Mike Elias said the assignment is expected to be short term and cited early April off days as the reason a six-man rotation or bullpen shift did not fit.
  • Kremer logged a 5.00 ERA in three Grapefruit League starts and has a 6.24 career March/April ERA, though he led Baltimore in wins (11) and innings (171 2/3) in 2025.
  • Eflin, returning from August back surgery, strengthened his case by striking out seven over 5 1/3 scoreless innings Friday against the Yankees.