"Keegan Akin suffered an adductor issue while warming up in the bullpen on Saturday, Kjerstad has been sidelined with right hamstring tightness for a few days, and Vazquez was hit by a pitch on his right thumb in today's game with the Nationals."
"Akin was still projected to be the top left-handed option in Baltimore's relief corps. Dietrich Enns and Grant Wolfram are the team's other left-handers."
"The bullpen already took a significant hit this spring with the news that Andrew Kittredge would be starting the season on the 15-day IL due to some shoulder inflammation."
"Though it has been almost a month since the righty's lone game of Spring Training, Kittredge told the Baltimore Banner's Andy Kostka that he believes he'll miss just the minimum 15 days."
The Orioles are experiencing significant injury issues ahead of Opening Day, with Keegan Akin, Heston Kjerstad, and Luis Vazquez all undergoing imaging. Akin has an adductor issue, Kjerstad is dealing with hamstring tightness, and Vazquez was hit by a pitch on his thumb. Akin was projected as a key left-handed option in the bullpen, while Andrew Kittredge is also starting the season on the injured list due to shoulder inflammation. The team is assessing the situation as they prepare for the upcoming season.
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