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Akin Out, Walker In for Orioles | Baltimore Orioles News
Orioles pitcher Keegan Akin is headed to the injured list with elbow discomfort, ruling him out until after the All-Star break — a blow for a team already thin on left-handed options. To fill the void, the Orioles have called up Josh Walker from Triple-A Norfolk, joining Grant Wolfram as the team’s new lefty relievers. Akin, despite a rough season ERA, had been on a strong recent run, going scoreless in his last seven outings. Walker, with prior big-league experience and a solid minor-league track record, is expected to step in immediately. This move underscores the critical need for depth in…
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