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Colton Cowser made his big-league debut in early-July, and while he played regularly for brief stretches, he never got going at the plate and was sent back to Triple-A in mid-August. From there, he helped lead the Norfolk Tides to the Triple-A National Championship, hitting a grand slam in the title game against the Dodgers' Triple-A affiliate. The No. 5 overall pick in 2021, Cowser seemingly mastered the highest level of the minors, slashing .300/.417/.520 with 17 home runs, nine steals, a 26.8 K% and a 16.0 BB% in 87 games. He had a 110-mph maxEV at Triple-A and a 105-mph 90th percentile exit velocity, so Cowser projects for at least average game pop (20-25 homers over a full prime season). He's an above-average runner with a plus arm, so he can play all three outfield spots as needed. Even when he was struggling in the majors, Cowser was walking almost 17 percent of the time, and he has never had a walk rate below 10 percent in pro ball, so he still has a chance to lead off long-term for this loaded young lineup. However, in the short term, he'll likely be in the bottom half while sitting against some lefties. Baltimore's trade activity this winter will dictate whether Cowser opens at Triple-A or in the majors.

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  • Orioles' Colton Cowser: Confirmed for Opening Day roster

    Cowser was informed Sunday that he made the Orioles' Opening Day roster, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports. The writing was on the wall when Baltimore sent down Heston Kjerstad and Kyle Stowers on Friday, and Cowser's place on the big club has now been confirmed. Cowser hit just .115 over 26 games in his first taste of the big leagues last season, but he put on a show during spring training with a 1.174 OPS in 49 plate appearances. The 24-year-old isn't likely to open the campaign with a regular spot in the lineup, but he could certainly hit his way into more playing time.
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  • Orioles' Colton Cowser: Likely to make roster

    Cowser is expected to make the Orioles' major-league roster after the team sent down Heston Kjerstad and Kyle Stowers on Friday, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports. Cowser certainly earned the spot, slashing .325/.449/.725 through 16 Grapefruit League games. Even with that impressive sample, Cowser likely doesn't have a clear path to everyday at-bats to begin the season. He figures to be an extra outfielder, though if he can carry his spring hitting into the regular season, he could eventually force his way into a strong-side platoon job.
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  • Orioles' Colton Cowser: Retools swing

    Cowser retooled his swing in the offseason after a difficult 2023, Jon Meoli of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports. That work has been noticed, drawing praise from manager Brandon Hyde early in spring training. Over his first five Grapefruit League games, Cowser has gone 3-for-8 with two home runs and five RBI. Cowser still has work to do to win a roster spot, but the early results are encouraging. He hit just .115 with a .434 OPS and a 28.6 percent strikeout rate over 77 plate appearances in the majors last year. Cowser is among a group of three to five players competing for a maximum of two bench spots in the Orioles' outfield.
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  • Orioles' Colton Cowser: Heads back to Triple-A

    The Orioles optioned Cowser to Triple-A Norfolk on Sunday. Cowser was brought up from Triple-A when rosters expanded to 28 men Friday, but he'll head back down to the minors with the Orioles bringing Aaron Hicks (back) back from the 10-day injured list. The 23-year-old Cowser is slashing just .115/.286/.148 in the majors this season and likely would return to the Orioles only for depth purposes.
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  • Orioles' Colton Cowser: Recalled from Triple-A

    Cowser was recalled from Triple-A Norfolk on Friday. Cowser is back with the big club as rosters expand. The top prospect really struggled in his initial go-round with the Orioles, managing a lowly .434 OPS over his first 77 plate appearances. It seems unlikely that he'll be given regular playing time in the final month.
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  • Orioles' Colton Cowser: Returns to Triple-A

    The Orioles optioned Cowser to Triple-A Norfolk on Monday. Cowser remains one of Baltimore's top prospects, but he posted only a .434 OPS over his first 77 plate appearances at the big-league level, so Baltimore decided to send him back to the minors to open up a roster spot for the returning Aaron Hicks. Cowser owns a .996 OPS at the Triple-A level this year, so if he can get back on track at the plate he could rejoin the Orioles before the campaign comes to a close.
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  • Orioles' Colton Cowser: Picks up first steal

    Cowser went 1-for-3 with a walk, a stolen base and two runs scored in Saturday's 7-3 win over the Mets. Cowser showed modest speed in the minors, topping out at 18 steals over three levels in 2022. He had seven thefts in 56 Triple-A games prior to his call-up this season. The outfielder has struggled to adjust to major-league pitching so far, batting .125 with four RBI, 15 runs scored, two doubles and and 11:20 BB:K over 70 plate appearances. Until he can hit more consistently, he'll remain in playing-time battles around the outfield.
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  • Orioles' Colton Cowser: On bench again Thursday

    Cowser remains out of the lineup Thursday against the Blue Jays. Cowser is slashing just .098/.254/.118 through his first 63 major-league plate appearances and hasn't appeared in the Orioles' starting lineup since Monday. Austin Hays, Ryan McKenna and Ryan O'Hearn are starting across the outfield in Thursday's series finale at Toronto.
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  • Orioles' Colton Cowser: Not in Tuesday's lineup

    Cowser is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game at Toronto. The lefty-hitting Cowser will take a seat Tuesday with southpaw Hyun Jin Ryu on the mound for the Blue Jays. Ryan McKenna will start in center field and bat eighth.
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  • Orioles' Colton Cowser: Takes seat Sunday

    Cowser is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Yankees. Though Cowser's path to playing time in the outfield opened up a bit with Aaron Hicks (hamstring) recently joining Cedric Mullins (groin) on the injured list, the rookie still finds himself on the bench for the second time in five games. Cowser is hitting just .106 in 47 at-bats since getting called up from Triple-A Norfolk on July 5 and could be at risk of a demotion as soon as one of the two injured outfielders is activated.
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  • Orioles' Colton Cowser: On bench versus lefty

    Cowser is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Phillies. Cowser had started in three of the Orioles' last four games, but the lefty-hitting outfielder will hit the bench Monday while southpaw Cristopher Sanchez takes the hill for Philadelphia. Considering that Cowser is batting just .111 through his first 36 at-bats in the big leagues, his opportunities to play against right-handed pitching could soon take a hit as well if he's unable to turn things around in the near future.
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  • Orioles' Colton Cowser: On bench versus lefty

    Cowser is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Dodgers, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. Cowser had started each of the last three games at a different outfield spot and went 0-for-8 with three walks and two runs, bringing his batting average down to .111 since he was called up from Triple-A Norfolk on July 5. The lefty-hitting Cowser will retreat to the bench Wednesday while the Dodgers bring southpaw Julio Urias to the hill, and until he begins to heat up at the plate, Cowser could find himself in more of a part-time role in the Baltimore outfield. Cowser did at least see his playing-time outlook improve Wednesday with Cedric Mullins (groin) landing on the injured list, though Aaron Hicks may be first in line to replace Mullins in the everyday lineup.
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  • Orioles' Colton Cowser: Remains on bench

    Cowser will sit Saturday against the Marlins, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. Cowser started four consecutive games after getting called up for his MLB debut on July 5, but he's since sat for three straight contests. This particular off day comes against a lefty (Braxton Garrett), so it's no surprise to see Cowser head to the bench, though the previous two came against right-handers. Aaron Hicks will get another start in right field.
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  • Orioles' Colton Cowser: Takes seat Sunday

    Cowser is out of the lineup for Sunday's game at Minnesota, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. Cowser started all four games since receiving his first big-league callup Wednesday, and he'll hit the bench Sunday after going 4-for-13 with four walks, two RBI and four runs in his first 18 plate appearances. Austin Hays, Cedric Mullins and Anthony Santander will start across the outfield while Aaron Hicks serves as the designated hitter.
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  • Orioles' Colton Cowser: Gets aboard twice in debut

    Cowser went 1-for-3 with a walk, an RBI and a run scored in Wednesday's 6-3 win over the Yankees. Cowser sparked the Orioles' sixth-inning rally with an RBI single and scored on a Jordan Westburg triple. That makes it a successful debut for Cowser, who has a short-term path to playing time while Austin Hays (hip) is out. Where Cowser fits in the long term is to be determined, though he can play all over the outfield and will likely get plenty of chances to do so if he can force the issue with his bat.
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  • Orioles' Colton Cowser: In LF, batting seventh in MLB debut

    Cowser is starting in left field and batting seventh versus the Yankees on Wednesday in his major-league debut, Nathan Ruiz of The Baltimore Sun reports. Cowser could wind up bouncing all over the outfield for the Orioles, but he'll play left field in his debut with Austin Hays (hip) still banged up. The rookie earned a promotion after putting together a sparkling .330/.459/.537 batting line with 10 homers and 40 RBI through 257 plate appearances with Triple-A Norfolk.
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  • Orioles' Colton Cowser: Promotion made official

    The Orioles selected Cowser's contract from Triple-A Norfolk on Wednesday, Andy Kostka of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports. Reports of Cowser's impending arrival came out Tuesday and the young outfielder has now officially been added to the big-league roster. He earned the call-up after putting up a .330/.459/.537 with 10 homers and 40 RBI through 257 plate appearances with Norfolk. Cowser is capable of playing all three outfield spots and should see regular starts -- at least against right-handers -- between the outfield and perhaps some at designated hitter.
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  • Orioles' Colton Cowser: Set for promotion Wednesday

    The Orioles will call up Cowser from Triple-A Norfolk on Wednesday, Andy Kostka of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports. After slashing an impressive .330/.459/.537 with 10 homers and 40 RBI through 257 plate appearances, Cowser will crack the big leagues for the first time in his career. Baltimore already has a plethora of talent in its outfield, so there's no clear path to regular playing time for the 23-year-old prospect; however, the Orioles will likely try to work Cowser into the lineup on a somewhat consistent basis.
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  • Orioles' Colton Cowser: Likely back soon at Triple-A

    Orioles general manager Mike Elias said Friday that Cowser (quad) should be back with Triple-A Norfolk fairly soon, Dan Connolly of The Athletic reports. Cowser was placed on the Triple-A injured list last weekend due to lingering quad discomfort, but Elias called it a "days not weeks" type of issue. The 23-year-old top outfield prospect has delivered a robust .331/.469/.554 slash line with seven homers and five steals through 37 games this season for Norfolk.
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  • Orioles' Colton Cowser: Placed on minor-league IL

    Cowser (quadriceps) was placed on the 7-day injured list Saturday, Andy Kostka of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports. Cowser has been dealing with some quadriceps discomfort and will now be unavailable for at least another week. The 2021 first-round pick has been red-hot this season, batting .331 with seven homers, 28 RBI, 43 runs and five stolen bases over 139 at-bats in 37 games with Triple-A Norfolk. Once healthy, Cowser has a realistic shot at making his MLB debut at some point this summer.
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