What made the Orioles finally DFA Rio Ruiz?

Host Connor Newcomb discusses the Baltimore Orioles latest roster move, in which the O's designated Rio Ruiz for assignment and recalled Stevie Wilkerson. Connor talks:

-Ruiz was so bad at the plate that a move had to be made

-Wilkerson is only coming up because the better options are injured

-This clears a path for Jahmai Jones to come to the big leagues once he gets healthy

But first, Connor recaps the Orioles 9-7 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays from Wednesday night and gives you the five things you need to know from the game, with thoughts on John Means, Trey Mancini, Adam Plutko, and others. Also, Connor describes his first experience back at Oriole Park since 2019.

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