Cade Povich, a left-handed pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles, is set to make another minor-league rehab start with Triple-A Norfolk on Tuesday night, according to reports. This follows his last rehab outing where he threw 70 pitches, marking his fourth start in the minors since addressing a hip issue. If he continues to progress without setbacks, Povich may soon find a spot in the Orioles’ starting rotation.
Currently, the big-league rotation doesn’t have an available space, but that could change following the upcoming trade deadline this Thursday. The Orioles might make moves involving pitchers Zach Eflin and Charlie Morton, potentially opening up a spot for Povich.
At 25 years old, Povich is in his second season with the Orioles and has faced challenges, posting a record of 2-5 with a 5.15 ERA and a FIP of 4.11. His performance has seen him issue 23 walks while striking out 68 batters over 64 2/3 innings spread across 13 appearances, 12 of which were starts.
The anticipation surrounding Povich’s return to the major leagues is a positive sign for the Orioles’ future, as they look to bolster their pitching staff, especially if they explore trades ahead of the deadline. This reflects the organization’s commitment to developing their young talent and enhancing their competitiveness in the league.