The Baltimore Orioles recalled left-handed reliever Josh Walker from Triple-A Norfolk on Wednesday, marking his third call-up to the major league roster in the 2026 season. The move reflects ongoing bullpen shuffling in Baltimore as the organization works to cover for the loss of left-hander Keegan Akin, who was placed on the 15-day injured list retroactive to June 28 with left elbow discomfort and subsequently visited surgeon Dr. Keith Meister for a consultation regarding the injury.
Walker has been a familiar face moving between Norfolk and Baltimore this season, serving as a depth option for a bullpen that has leaned heavily on its Triple-A roster amid the left-handed reliever attrition. His latest recall gives the Orioles another southpaw arm as they push through the second half of the season.