The Baltimore Orioles fell to the Minnesota Twins 9-1, worsening their record to 13-21, placing them at the bottom of the American League East. Cade Povich, a struggling starter, allowed five runs, raising his ERA to 5.55, with four losses in seven starts. Charlie Morton, a veteran signed for stability, has been disappointing with a staggering 9.76 ERA and has recently been moved to the bullpen, despite being slated to start again against the Twins.

Injuries have plagued the Orioles, sidelining key pitchers like Zach Eflin and Grayson Rodriguez. Both are on the road to recovery; Eflin recently began a rehab assignment. The team also misses Tyler Wells and Kyle Bradish for the season due to Tommy John surgeries.

Young stars like Gunnar Henderson and Adley Rutschman have also had poor seasons, with Rutschman batting just .211, both being crucial players for the team’s success in a competitive AL East. The Orioles entered the season with playoff aspirations, especially with rivals like the Yankees facing their own struggles, yet they find themselves in a precarious position that may prompt significant changes if performance doesn’t improve soon.