Over the past two MLB seasons, injuries to the Orioles' pitching staff have made Cade Povich an important part of the Baltimore Orioles rotation. Since 2024, only Dean Kremer has made more starts for the Orioles than Povich. With the additions the Orioles made this offseason, it was clear they were not prioritizing Povich getting a spot in the 2026 rotation. On Sunday, Povich was optioned to minor league camp.
As it stands right now, Povich is either eighth or ninth on the Orioles' starting pitching depth chart. That spot is likely to continue to drop as prospects like Trey Gibson, Nester German, and Levi Wells move closer to a major league call-up.