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Orioles Recall Dean Kremer to Start vs. Diamondbacks

His return tests Baltimore's plan for a vacated rotation spot created by Zach Eflin's elbow surgery.

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Mar 19, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Dean Kremer (64) throws a pitch in the first inning against the New York Yankees during spring training at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • The Orioles recalled right-hander Dean Kremer to start against the Diamondbacks on Monday night in Baltimore, with lefty Cade Povich optioned to Triple-A Norfolk.
  • Kremer began the season at Norfolk after a surprise spring demotion, then posted a 2.89 ERA in two Triple-A starts following a rough 5.00 ERA across three spring outings.
  • Offseason moves set a crowded rotation as the club added Zach Eflin, Chris Bassitt and Shane Baz to join Kyle Bradish and Trevor Rogers.
  • Eflin exited his first start with elbow pain and later had Tommy John surgery, and the Orioles used spot starts from Brandon Young and Povich before turning to Kremer.
  • Whether he remains in the rotation is uncertain because April off-days could prompt short-term shuffling, and reaching five years of service in June would end his being optioned without consent and keep free agency after 2027.