Orioles manager Brandon Hyde is scrambling to find answers to support the back end of the rotation and fortify the bullpen.
As a result, Hyde might go with an opener in Oakland June 19, potentially using Josh Rogers, Miguel Castro and some other fresher arms to throw innings. Jimmy Yacabonis pitched two innings in a 3-2 loss to the Athletics June 17, but still could be part of that mix.
Hyde also made sure Oakland knew the uncertainty with the starter had nothing to do with gamesmanship.
"We let the A's know it's still a little bit unsure," Hyde said. "It's kind of how things go the next couple of days. But a really good chance that Rogers will pitch at length that game."
