What is next for Cole Irvin and the Orioles starting rotation?

In a bit of a surprising move, the Baltimore Orioles optioned Cole Irvin to Triple-A Norfolk last week. So why did they do it? Host Connor Newcomb breaks down how bad Irvin has been on the mound so far this season and what changes need to be made for him to come back to the big leagues and make an impact.

Then, Connor tries to sort out the pitching staff with Irvin gone. Kyle Bradish will rejoin the rotation this week, but will Grayson Rodriguez stick around? And is it time for the Orioles to move on from Keegan Akin and Austin Voth?

Finally, Connor gives out his second installment of the Orioles bullpen trust rankings, mostly so he can talk about how good Yennier Canó has been and how Cionel Pérez has been just the opposite.

PROGRAMMING NOTE: This episode was recorded on Sunday afternoon before the Orioles game against the White Sox and before Keegan Akin was activated Spenser Watkins was sent back to Triple-A.

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