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Zach Britton | Starting Pitcher

Team: Baltimore Orioles
Age / DOB:  (25) / 12/22/1987
Ht / Wt:  6'3' / 195
Bats / Throws: Left / Left
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Zach Britton allowed one run in 5 1/3 innings as the Orioles beat the Tigers on Tuesday.
The win was Britton's first as he was making his first start since April 29. The left-hander allowed only a solo homer to Matt Tuiasosopo in scattering five hits and three walks. Despite the good start, Britton may find himself back in Triple-A Norfolk once Jason Hammel is healthy enough to start. Jun 18 - 10:40 PM

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Zach Britton - S - Orioles

Orioles recalled LHP Zach Britton from Triple-A Norfolk.

Britton is starting for the Orioles on Tuesday night against the Tigers. He has a promising 3.28 ERA in 11 starts this season at the Triple-A level but is a risky fantasy play in his matchup Tuesday versus Detroit.
Jun 18 - 5:04 PM
Zach Britton - S - Orioles

Zach Britton will be called up from Triple-A Norfolk to start Tuesday against the Tigers.

He'll make the start in place of Jason Hammel, who is just getting his strength back following a stomach bug. Britton made one start for the Orioles this season and owns a 3.28 ERA in 11 starts with Triple-A Norfolk. He's a shaky option in mixed leagues against the Tigers.
Source: Brittany Ghiroli on Twitter
Jun 17 - 5:58 PM
Zach Britton - S - Orioles

Zach Britton could start on Monday against the Tigers in place of Jason Hammel (illness).

Hammel is dealing with a stomach bug and is unlikely to be ready. The Orioles scratched Britton from his scheduled start Sunday, indicating that he'll likely be their choice to fill in if need be. Britton holds a 3.28 ERA and 1.46 WHIP in 11 start for Norfolk this season. He allowed six runs over six innings in his lone start for the O's.
Source: Roch Kubatko on Twitter
Jun 16 - 11:21 AM
Zach Britton - S - Orioles

Orioles optioned LHP Zach Britton to Triple-A Norfolk.

Britton struggled Monday, allowing six runs on 10 hits and two walks over six frames. The Orioles will likely call up Freddy Garcia the next time they need a fifth starter.
Apr 30 - 8:02 PM
Zach Britton - S - Orioles

Zach Britton’s first start in the majors since last September didn’t go well, as he allowed six runs on 10 hits and two walks over six frames in Monday’s loss to the Mariners.

Britton started to settle in a bit after a leadoff homer by Michael Saunders, but the M’s got to him with five baserunners and two runs in the fourth before knocking him out following a rough sixth. With Freddy Garcia needing to be called up soon to keep him from opting out of his contract, Britton isn’t guaranteed another start. If he gets another chance, it will come this weekend in Anaheim.
Apr 30 - 12:36 AM
Zach Britton - S - Orioles

Zach Britton will start Monday against the Mariners.

It's assuming he won't be needed for innings out of the bullpen on Sunday. The left-hander got off to a great start at Norfolk, posting a 1.98 ERA in 13 2/3 innings. He's worth a shot in AL-only formats.
Source: Roch Kubatko on Twitter
Apr 28 - 3:14 PM
Zach Britton - S - Orioles

Orioles recalled LHP Zach Britton from Triple-A Norfolk.

Britton got off to a great start at Norfolk, posting a 1.98 ERA in 13 2/3 innings. He'll be available out of the bullpen over the next few days, but the Orioles are hoping they can afford to hold him out to start on Monday.
Apr 25 - 6:37 PM
Zach Britton - S - Orioles

The Orioles are calling up left-hander Zach Britton.

Britton was scratched from his scheduled start Thursday at Triple-A Norfolk and could fill the O's rotation vacancy on Monday. The 25-year-old has posted a promising 1.98 ERA in 13 2/3 innings this season at the Triple-A level but should be ignored in standard mixed leagues.
Source: Roch Kubatko on Twitter
Apr 25 - 3:23 PM
Zach Britton - S - Orioles

Zach Britton left his first start with Triple-A Norfolk on Sunday due to a blister on his left thumb.

It's not a major concern, as he's expected to make his next start on Saturday. The 25-year-old southpaw failed to make the O's rotation after posting a 6.10 ERA this spring, but he should find his way to the majors at some point this summer.
Source: Roch Kubatko on Twitter
Apr 12 - 6:04 PM
Zach Britton - S - Orioles

Orioles optioned LHP Zach Britton to Triple-A Norfolk.

It was a rough spring for the 25-year-old, as he posted a 6.10 ERA over five Grapefruit League appearances. Jake Arrieta, Brian Matusz and Steve Johnson are all still in the mix for the fifth spot in the Orioles rotation.
Source: Orioles.mlb.com
Mar 23 - 4:50 PM
Zach Britton - S - Orioles

Zach Britton was pounded for five runs in 1 2/3 innings by the Blue Jays on Wednesday.

We have to figure this dooms Britton's rotation bid, what with alternatives Brian Matusz, Steve Johnson and Jake Arrieta all sporting sub-3.00 ERAs. Britton's is up to 6.10 after this. We still think Britton has the most upside of the group, but it wouldn't hurt him to go spend a month in Triple-A.
Mar 20 - 5:35 PM
Zach Britton - S - Orioles

Zach Britton pitched well in his start against the Red Sox on Friday, throwing 3 2/3 scoreless innings.

Britton got seven outs on the ground. It was Britton's first start since he pitched one inning in the Orioles' spring opener on Feb. 23. He's still in the running for a spot in Baltimore's rotation, but judging on how he's been used, he looks like a long shot.
Mar 15 - 4:41 PM
Zach Britton - S - Orioles

Zach Britton gave up three runs in two innings out of the pen in Wednesday's exhibition against Spain.

Spain doesn't have much more than a Double-A quality lineup, so Britton's outing really was pretty bad. As one of the younger candidates for a spot in Baltimore's rotation, his margin for error might be pretty slim now.
Mar 6 - 5:39 PM
Zach Britton - S - Orioles

A rival executive told FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal that he expects the Orioles to dangle Zach Britton in trade talks this spring.

The executive thinks Jake Arrieta could be on the block, too, but that's nothing new. The Orioles have a surplus of starters at the moment and could choose to deal from it in order to shore up a hole elsewhere. Britton will be arbitration-eligible for the first time next winter.
Related: Jake Arrieta
Source: Ken Rosenthal on Twitter
Feb 22 - 9:48 AM

Depth Charts

Batters
PosRoleName
C1Matt Wieters
2Taylor Teagarden
1B1Chris Davis
2Travis Ishikawa
2B1Brian Roberts
2Alexi Casilla
SS1J.J. Hardy
3B1Manny Machado
2Danny Valencia
3Ryan Flaherty
LF1Nate McLouth
CF1Adam Jones
RF1Nick Markakis
2Chris Dickerson
DH1Wilson Betemit
2Nolan Reimold
3Steve Pearce
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1Jason Hammel
2Wei-Yin Chen
3Miguel Gonzalez
4Chris Tillman
5Freddy Garcia
6Zach Britton
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Jim Johnson
2Darren O'Day
3Brian Matusz
4Pedro Strop
5Troy Patton
6Tommy Hunter
7T.J. McFarland
8Steve Johnson