PT TODAY: Brach gets extended stay as BAL closer

Team-by-team playing time allocation charts can be found in our Teamview pages.

American League | National League
 
Orioles | Plan set for Zach Britton
Baltimore Orioles LHP Zach Britton (Achilles') is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment with Class AAA Norfolk on Wednesday, May 30.  Source: MASNSports.com - Steve Melewski
 
BHQ take: Britton's readiness for a rehab assignment and Darren O'Day's delays in returning from a hyperextended right elbow, means that Brad Brach will get to keep the closer role for just a while longer. Brach has converted two saves in his five appearances since O'Day hit the DL, and his overall pitching line for May 2018 to date shows some good (11 K, one run in eight IP), along with the bad (five...

Almost!

You’re just a few clicks away from accessing this feature and hundreds more throughout the year that have a singular goal in mind: Winning your league. Subscribe to BaseballHQ.com here!

Already a subscriber? Sign in here

More From PT Today

Zach Eflin back in BAL; possible closers Fairbanks and Yates find new teams; Cincy adds outfielders and more.
Dec 31 2025 9:02am
Boston swings a deal for a right-handed lineup stalwart; McNeil, O'Hearn, Refsnyder on the move, and more.
Dec 24 2025 9:30am
Shane Baz slots into the Baltimore rotation; the Rays, Pirates and Astros swing a three-way deal, a couple big signings in San Diego, and more.
Dec 22 2025 9:06am
Ha-Seong Kim's bet on himself pays off and he takes over SS for the Braves. Plus new homes for Adolis García, Adrian Houser, Josh Bell and more.
Dec 17 2025 8:44am
Kenley Jansen signs with the Tigers, as more closer dominoes fall in the free agent market. Plus updates on Texas catchers, Polanco and May free agent deals, and more.
Dec 15 2025 8:25am

Tools