What happened? After two lopsided games, the Orioles led by four runs heading into the ninth, and manager Brandon Hyde called on Félix Bautista to pitch against a tough Toronto Blue Jays lineup.

The Orioles acquired right-handed pitcher Cody Poteet from the Chicago Cubs on Saturday in exchange for cash considerations.

What happened? Charlie Morton allowed the first four batters of the fourth to reach base, and each scored on the way to a five-run inning and an 8-2 Orioles loss to the Toronto Blue Jays before 26,289 at Rogers Centre on Friday night.

Manager Brandon Hyde has established rules for his use of closer Félix Bautista, who missed all of 2024 after having Tommy John surgery in October 2023.

Question: When Grayson Rodriguez is healthy, he’s looked both hot and cold, but it seems he’s always injured.

With Grayson Rodriguez out for the near future, the Orioles’ unquestioned No. 1 starter is Zach Eflin.

What happened? The Orioles hit six home runs, setting a team Opening Day record in a 12-2 win over the Toronto Blue Jays before 40,734 at Rogers Centre on Thursday.

Jorge Mateo’s recovery from last August’s Tommy John surgery is complete, and he’s on the Orioles’ Opening Day roster.