Availability
Anthony Nunez struck out two batters in a scoreless outing to earn the save in Wednesday's 8-6 win over the Royals.
Fantasy Impact
After Wednesday's win, Nunez now has a 1.4 6 ERA and 0.65 WHIP with a 1-0 record, one save, one blown save and three holds across 12 appearances. The 24-year-old rookie has been an excellent bright spot out of the Orioles’ bullpen and appears poised to handle high leverage situations in his first season with the Orioles.
The Orioles recalled RHP Anthony Nunez from Triple-A Norfolk.
Fantasy Impact
Nunez had been optioned to minor league camp earlier in March. He ends up earning a spot in the Orioles Opening Day bullpen.
The Orioles have optioned right-hander Anthony Nunez to minor league camp.
Fantasy Impact
Nunez tossed four scoreless outings in spring training for the O's before Sunday's move. The 24-year-old could be a factor for the big club in 2026 after posting a stealth 2.06 ERA across three minor league levels in 2025.
The Baltimore Orioles selected Anthony Nunez's contract on Thursday. Nunez was acquired by the Orioles from the Mets in late July as part of the return for Cedric Mullins and progressed to Triple-A Norfolk in August.
Fantasy Impact
At Triple-A Norfolk, Nunez posted an impressive 0.92 WHIP with a 21:7 K:BB across 15.2 innings. He will likely compete for a spot in the Orioles' bullpen during spring training.
The Orioles are promoting pitching prospect Anthony Nunez to Triple-A Norfolk.
Fantasy Impact
Nunez was part of the package acquired from the Mets in exchange for outfielder Cedric Mullins on Thursday. The team's No. 24 prospect, as per MLB Pipeline, has posted a dynatmite 1.54 ERA in 33 relief outings between the High-A and Double-A levels this season.