Baltimore Orioles Will Be Without Ace Corbin Burnes for a Few Days

The Baltimore Orioles have placed Corbin Burnes on the paternity list and recalled Matt Krook from Triple-A.

Jun 10, 2024; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; Baltimore Orioles pitcher Corbin Burnes (39) walks back to the dugout against the Tampa Bay Rays at the end of the first inning at Tropicana Field. / Kim Klement Neitzel-USA TODAY Sports

The Baltimore Orioles have stayed consistent as one of the best teams in baseball all season long. Right now, they're being viewed as a legitimate threat and favorite to win the World Series.

During the offseason, the Orioles made a massive trade with the Milwaukee Brewers to acquire starting pitcher Corbin Burnes. The move has paid off beautifully.

Burnes has been a huge part of the success that Baltimore has been having this season. He has been a consistent ace and has brought leadership to a young clubhouse as well.

According to a report from Roch Kubatko of MASN, the Orioles will be without their ace starting pitcher for a few days. He has been placed on the paternity list. The move means that he can be away from the team for three days.

Burnes goes on paternity list and Krook recalled for tonight's game https://t.co/jbQazZMz9K #orioles

— Roch Kubatko (@masnRoch) June 28, 2024

In a corresponding move, Baltimore brought back left-handed pitcher Matt Krook from Triple-A.

Krook has played in four major league games this season with the AL East rival New York Yankees. He did not fare well.

The 29-year-old pitcher gave up a 24.75 ERA. He only pitched 4.0 innings and ended up with 11 earned runs against him and six walks.

Obviously, the Orioles are hoping for a better second showing this season. They're going to give him a chance to bolster the bullpen. It will be interesting to see what Krook can do with the opportunity.

Back to Burns, the 29-year-old ace has compiled a 9-3 record to go along with a 2.28 ERA, 1.03 WHIP and 99 strikeouts in 17 starts. Thankfully, he'll be back in the very near future.