Jorge Mateo returns after 236 days, Orioles struggle

Jorge Mateo returned to the Orioles after 236 days, playing his first game since elbow surgery. He expressed excitement about being back on the field, despite the team losing 12-1 to the Phillies. Mateo aims to be ready for opening day. The Orioles have named Zach Eflin as their opening day starter. The rest of the rotation is still being finalized, with Charlie Morton, Tomoyuki Sugano, and Dean Kremer expected to follow. Cade Povich and Albert Suárez are competing for the fifth starter spot. In a split-squad game, the Orioles defeated former player Jack Flaherty and the Tigers, scoring five runs off him. Meanwhile, the team struggled against the Phillies, managing only six hits. Ramón Urías is recovering from a hamstring issue, while Emmanuel Rivera is sidelined with a shoulder injury.