Nick Vespi

Baltimore Orioles pitcher Nick Vespi is scheduled to pitch in one of the Orioles' two split-squad games on Monday.

Fantasy Impact

Vespi threw an "outstanding" simulated game on March 10 according to skipper Brandon Hyde while the southpaw remains optimistic he'll be ready for Opening Day. The 27-year-old posted a 4.10 ERA across 25 relief appearances with the Orioles last season, recording his first career MLB save in the process. He also collected eight saves across a whopping 26 scoreless appearances at the Triple-A level a season ago.

Baltimore Orioles reliever Nick Vespi is planning to throw a pair of live batting practice sessions this week as he recovers from hernia surgery.

Fantasy Impact

Vespi underwent a hernia operation on Jan. 5 and recently threw a 35-pitch bullpen session. His next step is two live batting practice sessions this week while he remains hopeful for Opening Day. The left-hander made his MLB debut in 2022, tossing a 4.10 ERA alongside a solid 17.9% K-BB% across 25 appearances, collecting his first career MLB save in the process. He also did not allow a single earned run across 26 appearances at the Triple-A level as he figures to be a key cog in the Orioles' bullpen in 2023.

Baltimore Orioles reliever Nick Vespi is hoping to be ready for Opening Day following hernia surgery.

Fantasy Impact

Vespi underwent the hernia procedure on Jan. 5 and while he should be ready for Opening Day, he will not participate for Italy at the upcoming World Baseball Classic. The southpaw didn't allow a single earned run across 26 Triple-A appearances before posting a 4.10 ERA and 25% K% across 25 MLB outings, earning his first career save in the process.

Nick Vespi faced three batters and recorded zero strikeouts while allowing zero runs, one walk, and zero hits in Wednesday's 7-0 win over the Nationals.

Fantasy Impact

In the rain-shortened game, Vespi entered the game in the sixth inning and kept the Nationals scoreless. The 26-year-old threw 12 pitches with eight being strikes. Don't count on Vespi recording another save this season.