Locked On Orioles - Daily Podcast On The Baltimore Orioles Baltimore Orioles 2026 Opening Day Roster Prediction 3.0
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Mar 24, 2026 A final Opening Day roster prediction with who makes the 13 hitters and 13 pitchers. Injury updates for Keegan Akin, Dylan Beavers, Jackson Holliday and others and how those affect roster choices. Battle for the last bullpen spots and why certain relievers like Jackson Kowar are being considered. Discussion of the utility infielder decision and projected lineups vs righties and lefties.
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Opening Day Hitters And Infield Construction
- Orioles will open with 13 hitters including two catchers and six infielders as a roster construction choice.
- Connor Newcomb lists Adley Rutschman, Samuel Basayo, Pete Alonso, Ryan Mountcastle, Blaze Alexander, Gunnar Henderson, Kobe Mayo, and Brian Ramos as the infield/catcher core.
Brian Ramos Lands Utility Role Because Of Roster Status
- Brian Ramos is projected to win the utility infielder job because he's on the 40-man and out of options.
- Ramos posted an .825 spring OPS and plays strong third base, making him roster-protectable until Jackson Holliday returns.
Beavers Likely Makes Roster Despite Spring Soreness
- Dylan Beavers' late spring knee/quad soreness is uncertain but the club sounded optimistic about rostering him.
- Connor notes Beavers was scratched, tested, traveled with the team, and the staff expects him to likely be on the opening day roster even if not fully available day one.