DL Hall

DL Hall has been optioned to Orioles' minor league camp.

Fantasy Impact

One of the Orioles' top pitching prospects, Hall has been sent to minor league camp prior to Opening Day. The young lefty got a late start in spring training due to lower back tightness and ended up only making a couple of appearances. There was some speculation that he would begin the campaign in the Baltimore bullpen, but the club ultimately decided against that. Hall will be given time to stretch out his arm as a starter in the minors. There's a great chance he works his way into the Orioles' rotation at some point this season.

Baltimore Orioles pitcher DL Hall threw a two-inning simulated game Thursday as he works his way back from right lower lumbar discomfort.

Fantasy Impact

It's already been reported that Hall will not be stretched out as a starter in time for Opening Day but he said he felt good following Thursday's outing. Thirty of his 42 pitches went for strikes while he's hopeful to return to Grapefruit League action next week. MLB Pipeline's 97th-ranked prospect made 11 appearances (one start) with the O's in 2022, posting a 5.93 ERA in that time while he tossed a 4.70 ERA across 76 2/3 innings at Triple-A in 18 starts and 22 appearances.

Baltimore Orioles pitcher DL Hall is unlikely to be stretched out as a starter by the end of spring training as he recovers from lumbar discomfort.

Fantasy Impact

Hall was named a starter early in the spring but lumbar discomfort has thrown a wrench into those plans. Orioles skipper Brandon Hyde said his March 11 live batting practice session went "extremely well" and Hall plans to throw another session on March 14. The left-hander pitched to a 5.93 ERA across 13 2/3 big-league innings last season while also throwing a 4.70 ERA across 18 starts and 22 appearances at the Triple-A level.

DL Hall (back) worked a bullpen session Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact

Hall said his bullpen workout went well on Wednesday. The young lefty believes he could be ready to go by Opening Day but not as a member of the rotation. If he continues to progress well, the Orioles will likely face a decision between starting Hall at Triple-A to stretch his arm out or making him part of the big-league bullpen to begin the season. His next step is to throw live batting practice in the coming days.

Baltimore Orioles pitcher DL Hall is dealing with lower lumbar discomfort at spring training.

Fantasy Impact

The Orioles announced Hall will be stretched out as a starter this spring and that remains the plan despite the back ailment. The 24-year-old southpaw got into 11 games with the Orioles (one start) in 2022, registering a 5.93 ERA and 29.7% K% across 13 2/3 innings pitched. He also made 22 appearances, including 18 starts, at Triple-A, working to a 4.70 ERA and 36.1% K% across 76 2/3 innings of action.