Scouting Report
Updated May 20, 2026
Keegan Akin has been reinstated from the injured list and is being utilized as an opener for the Baltimore Orioles. In his recent appearance on May 10, 2026, Akin retired three batters on 13 pitches with two strikeouts in a successful opener role. He has made six relief appearances this season after reinstatement, allowing seven runs and 11 hits in 5 2/3 innings. Historically, Akin has served as an opener four times dating back to 2025, posting 4 2/3 scoreless innings with opponents going 1-for-15 with seven strikeouts. The Orioles' pitching staff has been dealing with injuries and heavy workload issues, but Akin's recent performance as an opener has been effective.
Strengths
- + Successful recent opener appearance with 3 outs on 13 pitches
- + 2 strikeouts in most recent outing
- + Historical success as opener (4.2/3 scoreless innings, 1-for-15 opponents, 7 K's)
- + Reinstated from injured list and available for duty
- + Effective strikeout rate in opener role
Weaknesses
- - Allowed 7 runs in 5.2 innings across six relief appearances this season
- - Poor performance in first game back on April 25 (6 runs allowed)
- - Orioles' bullpen heavily taxed with multiple injuries to rotation
- - Limited innings pitched this season (5.2 total)
- - Inconsistent performance in relief role
About
Keegan Akin is a rp for the Baltimore Orioles.
Player Overview
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Baltimore Orioles