Orioles claim pitcher Nick Avila, send to Triple-A

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The Baltimore Orioles have claimed pitcher Nick Avila off release waivers and optioned him to their Triple-A affiliate in Norfolk, Virginia. Avila was also placed on the minor-league 7-day injured list on Monday.

Why it matters

The Orioles are looking to bolster their pitching depth in the minors by claiming Avila, who has major-league experience. Avila's placement on the injured list indicates he may have an undisclosed injury that needs to be evaluated and treated at the Triple-A level before he can potentially contribute to the major-league roster.

The details

The Orioles claimed Avila off release waivers and immediately optioned him to their Triple-A affiliate, the Norfolk Tides. Avila was also placed on the minor-league 7-day injured list, though the specific nature of his injury is unknown at this time.

• Avila was claimed off release waivers by the Orioles on Monday, March 11, 2026.
• Avila was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk and placed on the 7-day minor-league injured list on Monday, March 11, 2026.

What’s next

The Orioles will monitor Avila's recovery from his undisclosed injury while he is on the 7-day minor-league injured list with their Triple-A affiliate in Norfolk. If he is able to get healthy, he could potentially be called up to the major-league roster later in the season to provide additional pitching depth.