Baltimore swept the Athletics to become 68-69. The Cleveland Guardians also won Sunday, however, so the Orioles remain one game back of the final American League wild-card place.
With this victory, and because of the Cleveland Guardians’ loss earlier in the day, the Orioles moved to one game back of the final American League wild-card place.
The Orioles have designated Suárez for assignment four times. Three times, he elected free agency, only to re-sign shortly after — a roster-rule work-around.
With the Cleveland Guardians not playing Thursday, Baltimore might’ve moved within two games of the final American League wild-card place. Instead, the Orioles are three games back with a month to play.
O’Neill, who underwent imaging Tuesday, said in the clubhouse Wednesday that he hopes to return before the end of the season, but he acknowledged he must rest his shoulder to allow inflammation to settle first.
On the home stand that just ended, something clicked for the Orioles’ rookie outfielder, who homered on fastballs in three straight games after entering the week with three home runs total.