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BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – OCTOBER 05: Spenser Watkins #80 of the Baltimore Orioles pitches against the Toronto Blue Jays during game two of a doubleheader at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on October 05, 2022 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images) /

MLB Rumors: Baltimore Orioles make a roster move

Right-hander Spenser Watkins was designated for assignment by the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday morning, as first reported by FanSided.

There is expected to be trade interest in Watkins, who pitched 105.1 innings for the Orioles last season, league sources tell FanSided. Watkins, who has spent this season with Triple-A Norfolk, recently started throwing a splitter and his fastball had reached up to 96 mph.

Watkins, 30, has struggled at Triple-A this season, posting a 7.27 ERA and 20/17 strikeout-to-walk ratio in 26 innings. His numbers last year were better — 4.70 ERA in 105.1 innings, including a 3.96 ERA through 17 starts — though he has never posted above-average strikeout numbers.

Still, Watkins should intrigue teams in need of pitching depth, and there are plenty of contending teams who fit that description.

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