Trending Now - Kremer Sent to Minors as Orioles Finalize Rotation

WHO:

Dean Kremer, 30-year-old right-hander, Baltimore Orioles

Trevor Rogers, Kyle Bradish, Shane Baz, Chris Bassitt, Zach Eflin, all members of the Orioles' pitching rotation

WHAT:

The Baltimore Orioles optioned Dean Kremer to minor league camp on March 21st, 2026.

Kremer led the Orioles in wins (11), innings (171⅔), and strikeouts (142) in the 2025 season.

Kremer had a 4.19 ERA in the 2025 season and a 5.00 ERA in three Grapefruit League starts in 2026.

Kremer has a career record of 41-40 and a 4.26 ERA in 126 career appearances.

WHERE:

Sarasota, Florida, where the Orioles' Spring Training took place.

WHEN:

The decision to option Kremer was made on March 21st, 2026.

Kremer's last optioning to the minors occurred on September 12th, 2021.

The earliest Kremer can be recalled is April 9th, 2026.

WHY:

The Orioles' decision reflects their confidence in having upgraded their rotation since the previous season, when they had a 4.60 ERA that ranked 26th in the majors.

The Orioles have improved their starting-pitching depth, as evidenced by the optioning of Kremer, Cade Povich, and Brandon Young, who combined for 61 starts in the previous season.

HOW:

The Orioles' rotation for Opening Day is expected to include Trevor Rogers, Kyle Bradish, Shane Baz, Chris Bassitt, and Zach Eflin.

(UPDATED March 22, 2026 01:44 UTC)

In a significant move, the Baltimore Orioles optioned Dean Kremer to minor league camp on March 21, 2026, following a season where he led the team with 11 wins, 171 and two-thirds innings pitched, and 142 strikeouts. Despite a solid performance in 2025, Kremer struggled with a 5.00 ERA in three Grapefruit League starts this spring, prompting the team to bolster their rotation with Trevor Rogers, Kyle Bradish, Shane Baz, Chris Bassitt, and Zach Eflin for Opening Day. Kremer, who has a career record of 41 wins and 40 losses with a 4.26 ERA, can be recalled as early as April 9, 2026.