Orioles' Cade Povich: Activated ahead of Monday's start

By Ronald Kapper | NewsSutra.com
Philadelphia, PA – Monday, August 4, 2025 — The Baltimore Orioles have activated left-handed pitcher Cade Povich from the injured list and brought in versatile infielder/outfielder Vidal Bruján via waivers. Povich starts tonight’s series opener against the Philadelphia Phillies in Philadelphia, while Bruján wears No. 40 and is expected to serve in a utility role.

⚾ Pitching Plot: Povich Back in Rotation

• Cade Povich (2–5, 5.15 ERA in 13 appearances) returns from left hip inflammation to make his 13th start of the season tonight, after being reinstated from the injured list.Bleacher Nation+12Reuters+12MASNsports+12

• MASN notes he was added back to the active roster today, with counter moves optioning reliever Houston Roth and outfielder Jordyn Adams to Triple‑A Norfolk.MASNsports+2Reuters+2

🔄 Roster Upgrade: Bruján Claimed and Activated

• Vidal Bruján, 27, joins the Orioles after being claimed off waivers from the Cubs on Sunday. Known for his on-field versatility, he can slot across the infield and in all three outfield positions.Field Level Media+6MASNsports+6CBSSports.com+6

• Despite a modest .222 batting average with Chicago this season, Bruján brings depth behind recently traded Ramón Urías.Yardbarker+3MASNsports+3BaltimoreBaseball.com+3

🧾 Orioles Starting Lineup – Monday, August 4 at Philadelphia (6:45 p.m. ET)

Lineup vs. Phillies (starter Jesús Luzardo):

1. Jackson Holliday – 2B

2. Jordan Westburg – 3B

3. Gunnar Henderson – SS

4. Adley Rutschman – DH

5. Tyler O’Neill – RF (returning from illness as designated hitter)Wikipedia+15MASNsports+15MLB.com+15

6. Jeremiah Jackson – RF/OF

7. Colton Cowser – LF

8. Coby Mayo – 1B

9. Dylan Carlson – CF

• Pitching Matchup:

  • Baltimore: Cade Povich (LHP) makes his first start since mid‑June, holding a 5.15 ERA and 1.50 WHIP from earlier appearances.Facebook+4MASNsports+4MLB.com+4Orioles Hangout Community+7Reuters+7MASNsports+7

  • Philadelphia: Jesús Luzardo (9–5, 4.31 ERA) pitches for the Phillies; opposing left-handers bat just .200/.236/.257 vs. him this season.Bleacher Nation

🧠 Context & What to Watch

• With Ryan Mountcastle sidelined (hamstring) and other injury absences, the Orioles turned to internal options and waiver claims for roster reinforcement.MASNsports

• Baltimore’s bench strength is shifting: Bruján could serve as key depth if an injury or matchup calls arise.

• Povich’s starts this season have been uneven—coming off the IL, tonight offers a critical chance to reset momentum ahead of the stretch run.

✅ Key Takeaways