Unexpected Injury Sidelines Orioles Pitcher

Injury Strikes

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Replacement on the Roster

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Unexpected Arrival

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The Catching Situation

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Concerning Injury

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A Tricky Situation

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Finding a Replacement

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Debut Opportunity

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