Orioles' Colton Cowser: Back after three-game absence
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Cowser (soreness) will start in left field and bat eighth in Monday's game versus the Rays.
Cowser collided with the outfield wall in last Thursday's game against the Tigers and missed the three games after that with general soreness. However, he's feeling well enough to give it a go in Monday's series opener in Tampa Bay.
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Orioles' Colton Cowser: Sitting for third straight game
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Cowser (soreness) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Angels.
The Orioles will keep Cowser on the bench for a third straight game while he deals with lingering soreness stemming from a collision with the outfield wall Thursday. According to Jake Rill of MLB.com, interim manager Tony Mansolino said Saturday that Cowser has resumed baseball activities, so it's possible that the 25-year-old will be available off the bench Sunday.
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Orioles' Colton Cowser: Out of lineup again Saturday
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Cowser (soreness) isn't in the Orioles' starting lineup against the Angels on Saturday, but he is available off the bench, Andy Kostka of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.
Cowser will begin on the bench for the second straight day after colliding with the center field wall while playing defense Thursday. At this point, it doesn't seem that the outfielder is dealing with more than general soreness, and given his availability off the bench, an IL stint doesn't seem likely. Ramon Laureano is starting in left field in Cowser's stead Saturday while Ryan O'Hearn is patrolling right field.
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Orioles' Colton Cowser: Sitting after collision with wall
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Cowser isn't in the lineup for Friday's game against the Angels due to general soreness but could be available off the bench, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
Cowser crashed into the center field wall during Thursday's game but stayed in the contest. However, he'll get a night to rest up and recover from some lingering soreness due to the collision. Considering the vague injury tag and possible availability off the bench, Cowser can safely be considered day-to-day.
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Orioles' Colton Cowser: Lifts homer in win
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Cowser went 2-for-5 with a solo home run in Saturday's 7-4 win over the Athletics.
This was Cowser's first multi-hit effort of the season, though he's been limited to nine games due to a broken thumb. The outfielder has hit safely in four of five games since returning from the injured list, and that should be enough for him to claim steady playing time in center field. He's batting .212 with three homers, four runs scored and no stolen bases over 36 plate appearances.
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Orioles' Colton Cowser: Not in Orioles' lineup
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Cowser is absent from the lineup for Thursday's game in Seattle.
Cowser started the first two games of the series after returning from the 60-day injured list, but he'll get some rest for this one. Jorge Mateo is in center field and Dylan Carlson is in left as the Orioles try to complete the sweep.
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Orioles' Colton Cowser: Belts solo shot in return
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Cowser went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 5-1 win over Seattle.
Making just his fifth major-league appearance of the season and his first since March 30, Cowser made an immediate impact in his return to action with his second homer of the year. The 25-year-old outfielder was on the injured list for over two months due to a fractured left thumb, but he's primed to play nearly an everyday role in Baltimore's outfield going forward. Through his first 22 plate appearances, Cowser is slashing .150/.227/.450 with the aforementioned two long balls, three runs scored and a walk.
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Orioles' Colton Cowser: Activated from injured list
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The Orioles activated Cowser (thumb) from the 60-day injured list Monday.
Cowser is finally back on the Orioles' active roster after being sidelined since late March with a fractured left thumb. The 25-year-old outfielder is likely to serve as the Orioles' primary left fielder moving forward, although with Cedric Mullins (hamstring) out, Cowser could also see some action in center field in the short term.
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Orioles' Colton Cowser: Should return during road trip
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Interim manager Tony Mansolino said Friday that Cowser (thumb) is expected to be reinstated from the 60-day injured list during Baltimore's upcoming road trip, which runs June 3-8, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
The 25-year-old had his rehab assignment transferred to Triple-A Norfolk this week after three games with High-A Aberdeen, and he should be ready to rejoin the Orioles after a few more minor-league contests. Cowser played just four games this season before fracturing his thumb, and his return will be timely with Cedric Mullins (hamstring), Tyler O'Neill (shoulder) and Ramon Laureano (ankle) also on the shelf.
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Orioles' Colton Cowser: Rehab shifting to Triple-A
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Cowser (thumb) will continue his rehab assignment at Triple-A Norfolk, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reported Monday.
Cowser can be reinstated from the 60-day injured list Friday, and he seems to be on track to be added to the Orioles' active roster once eligible. The outfielder appeared in three games at High-A Aberdeen and went 2-for-9 with a solo homer. He's recovering from a fractured left thumb.
Cowser (thumb) will begin a rehab assignment with High-A Aberdeen on Wednesday, Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun reports.
Cowser is finally ready to play some rehab games after fracturing his left thumb back in late March. The 25-year-old is on the 60-day injured list and not eligible for activation until May 30, but he would seem to have a good shot to return to the Orioles' outfield that day if his rehab assignment goes off without setbacks.
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Orioles' Colton Cowser: Takes BP
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Cowser (thumb) participated in batting practice Saturday, Andy Kostka of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.
Cowser has been on the injured list since March 31 due to a fractured left thumb, but he's been making significant strides in his recovery. The 25-year-old was spotted playing catch May 9, and Saturday marked his first time taking batting practice. He remains on track for a late-May or early-June return.
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Orioles' Colton Cowser: Plays catch Friday
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Cowser (thumb) was seen playing catch Friday, Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun reports.
Cowser landed on the 10-day injured list in late March due to a fractured left thumb and was transferred to the 60-day IL on April 28. He has taken the next step in his recovery program by playing catch, though manager Brandon Hyde relayed that Cowser is "a little ways away" from swinging a bat, per Weyrich.
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Orioles' Colton Cowser: Shifted to 60-day injured list
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The Orioles transferred Cowser (thumb) to the 60-day injured list Monday.
The move frees up a spot on the 40-man roster. It doesn't change the timetable for Cowser, as he has yet to be cleared to resume baseball activities and isn't expected back until late May or early June.
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Orioles' Colton Cowser: Not ready for baseball activities
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Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said Monday that Cowser (thumb) is improving, but the outfielder hasn't yet been cleared to begin baseball activities, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
Cowser has presumably been able to keep up with his conditioning since fracturing his left thumb March 30, but the Orioles likely won't be able to pinpoint a firmer target date for him to come off the 10-day injured list until he's ready to hit and play the outfield without discomfort. At the time Cowser suffered the injury, Hyde suggested that the 25-year-old would likely be out for around 6-to-8 weeks, so late May to early June could represent a loose range for his potential return.
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Orioles' Colton Cowser: Out until late May/early June
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Orioles general manager Mike Elias said Tuesday that the target for Cowser's (thumb) return is late May/early June, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
The timetable provided when Cowser went down with a fractured left thumb in late March was 6-to-8 weeks, so it appears he's looking at the latter end of that timeline, if not longer. Heston Kjerstad has been serving as the Orioles' primary left fielder since Cowser was injured.
Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said that he expects Cowser to be out "probably 6-to-8 weeks minimum" after the outfielder was placed on the 10-day injured list Monday due to a fractured left thumb, Jacob Calvin Meyer of The Baltimore Sun reports.
Cowser suffered structural damage to his thumb while he slid into first base during Sunday's 3-1 loss to the Blue Jays. The Orioles recalled Dylan Carlson from Triple-A Norfolk to provide extra coverage in the outfield while Cowser is out, but Heston Kjerstad appears to be the most likely candidate to earn regular playing time -- at least against right-handed pitching -- over the next several weeks. Hyde didn't say whether or not Cowser would require surgery on his thumb.
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Orioles' Colton Cowser: Lands on IL with fractured thumb
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The Orioles placed Cowser on the 10-day injured list Monday with a fractured left thumb, Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun reports.
Cowser injured the thumb on a slide into first base in Sunday's loss to the Blue Jays, and testing revealed the fracture. It's not yet clear how much time Cowser will miss, but it will certainly be longer than a minimum stay on the IL. Dylan Carlson has taken Cowser's spot on the roster and will get some playing time in Cowser's place, but Heston Kjerstad could be the primary beneficiary.
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Player Bio
HT/WT: 6-3, 205 lbs
Birthplace: Houston, TX
Age: 25
Experience: 2
Bats/Throws: L, R
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