Jose Espada

The Orioles optioned Jose Espada to Double-A Chesapeake.

Fantasy Impact

Espada did not appear in a game since being called up. He returns to the minor leagues.

Espada has recorded a 5.40 ERA, 1.80 WHIP, and 7:9 K:BB over 10 innings with Norfolk this season. He is expected to serve in a middle relief role with Baltimore and is not anticipated to see save opportunities during his time with the club.

Fantasy Impact

The Orioles officially recalled Espada from Triple-A on Wednesday. The transaction serves as the corresponding move for the deactivation of Ryan Helsley (personal), who was placed on the bereavement list.

Espada spent all of 2025 in the minors before earning a September callup and making one relief appearance for Baltimore. He carried that into a competitive spring, allowing just two unearned runs on one hit and one walk across four Grapefruit League innings, but it wasn't enough to secure a spot in the Opening Day bullpen.

Fantasy Impact

The Orioles optioned Espada to minor-league camp Wednesday, with Triple-A Norfolk the expected destination to open the season.

The Orioles optioned Jose Espada to their Spring Training complex.

Fantasy Impact

Espada had been recalled last week. Baltimore activated Colin Selby from the injured list as the corresponding move.

The Baltimore Orioles recalled Jose Espada from Triple-A Norfolk on Friday.

Fantasy Impact

Espada will rejoin the Orioles for the first time in about a month. He has yet to make an appearance with the club but owns a 4.17 ERA and 1.19 WHIP in the minors this season. In a corresponding move, Chayce McDermott was placed on the bereavement list.