Baltimore Orioles manager Brandon Hyde sent starting pitcher Dean Kremer to minor league camp on Saturday. The 30-year-old right-hander finished last season as the team's top starter, going 11-10 with a 4.19 ERA while striking out 142 batters over 171⅔ innings. This move reflects the Orioles' confidence in their newly upgraded rotation.

After a 4.60 ERA last year that ranked 26th in the majors, the team acquired ace Trevor Rogers for Opening Day and signed Chris Bassitt to a one-year, $18.5 million contract. Shane Baz arrived from Tampa Bay. Kremer's demotion comes despite his solid 2025 season stats, including a 41-40 record and 4.26 ERA in 126 appearances for Baltimore.