Orioles Lose Left-Handed Reliever to Injury Before White Sox Series

Baltimore calls up right-hander Brandon Young to replace Dietrich Enns on the active roster.

Apr. 6, 2026 at 6:39pm

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The Baltimore Orioles have placed left-handed pitcher Dietrich Enns on the 15-day injured list due to a left foot infection. To replace Enns on the active roster, the team has called up right-hander Brandon Young from Triple-A Norfolk.

Why it matters

The Orioles are already dealing with a number of injuries to their pitching staff, with several relievers on the injured list. Losing Enns, one of their left-handed options out of the bullpen, is another blow as the team prepares to face the Chicago White Sox.

The details

Enns, 34, had a 4.15 ERA in three games before the left foot infection sidelined him. Young, 27, made one start for Norfolk this season, pitching five innings and allowing five hits while striking out four. He previously appeared in 12 games for the Orioles last year, going 1-7 with a 6.24 ERA.

  • Enns was placed on the 15-day injured list retroactive to April 4.
  • Young was called up from Triple-A Norfolk to replace Enns on the active roster.
  • Young will start Monday night's game against the Chicago White Sox.

The players

Dietrich Enns

A 34-year-old left-handed relief pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles who was placed on the injured list with a left foot infection.

Brandon Young

A 27-year-old right-handed pitcher who was called up from Triple-A Norfolk to replace Enns on the Orioles' active roster.

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What’s next

The Orioles will need to determine how long Enns will be sidelined and whether they need to make any additional roster moves to bolster their bullpen in his absence.

The takeaway

The Orioles' pitching staff continues to be hit hard by injuries, with Enns becoming the latest reliever to land on the injured list. The team will need to find a way to weather these setbacks as they try to compete in the AL East.