Colby Rasmus
RF FA
Mon 12/10/18 2:31 PM

Rasmus is "done and enjoying life," Jon Heyman of FancredSports.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
There hasn't been a formal retirement announcement, but this appears to be as close as we're likely to get from a player who elected to step away from the game in midseason in each of the last two years. Assuming he's done for good this time, Rasmus will end a 10-year career with a .241/.310/.436 slash line, 891 hits and 166 homers.

Colby Rasmus
RF FA
Tue 7/3/18 6:19 PM

Rasmus was put on the restricted list Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
Per Jon Meoli of the Baltimore Sun, manager Buck Showalter said that Rasmus told him he was ready to "discontinue his career" and step away from the team. By being placed on the restricted list, he will be removed from the active and 40-man roster. Around a similar time last season, Rasmus landed on the restricted list with Tampa Bay after informing the organization that he would be stepping away from the game. It remains to be seen whether Rasmus will be back with the Orioles this year, as Showalter added that his reasons are private and will not be shared.

Colby Rasmus
RF FA
Sun 7/1/18 3:36 PM

Rasmus (illness) entered Sunday's matchup against the Angels as a defensive replacement, Rich Dubroff of PressBoxonline.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Rasmus was held out of the starting lineup due to an illness, but his condition improved enough to get into the game. That presumably means he'll be available when the Orioles head to Philadelphia for a two-game series that begins Tuesday.

Colby Rasmus
RF FA
Sun 7/1/18 11:53 AM

Rasmus is out of the lineup Sunday against the Angels due to an illness, Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports reports.
EDGE Analysis
With Rasmus under the weather, Jace Peterson will pick up a start in right field. The Orioles have an open date in the schedule Monday, so Ramsus will get two full days to recuperate before potentially rejoining the lineup Tuesday in Philadelphia.

Colby Rasmus
RF FA
Wed 6/27/18 3:14 PM

Rasmus is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against Seattle, Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports reports.
EDGE Analysis
As expected, Rasmus will take a seat with left-hander Wade LeBlanc on the mound for the Mariners. Since returning from the disabled list last week, Rasmus has gone 4-for-17 with one RBI.

Colby Rasmus
RF FA
Tue 6/26/18 3:15 PM

Rasmus is not starting Tuesday against the Mariners.
EDGE Analysis
Rasmus had started four of five games (all starts coming against righties) since returning from the disabled list with an injured hip, but will sit against the left-handed James Paxton on Tuesday. Righty Danny Valencia starts in right field for the first time this season in his place, having been forced to the outfield by the return of third baseman Tim Beckham (groin). The two players would make a natural platoon in right field going forward.

Colby Rasmus
RF FA
Thu 6/21/18 3:52 PM

Rasmus (hip) was reinstated from the 60 day disabled list and will start Thursday's game against Washington in right field while batting sixth, Jon Meoli of the Baltimore Sun reports.
EDGE Analysis
Rasmus will re-enter the Orioles' lineup after playing in 15 minor-league games since the beginning of June as he worked his way back from left hip flexor strain. The outfielder initially hit the disabled list in early April, so he's only appeared in a handful of big-league contests this season, but it's expected that he will take on a sizable role moving forward against right-handed pitching.

Colby Rasmus
RF FA
Mon 6/18/18 12:01 PM

Orioles manager Buck Showalter said Sunday that Rasmus (hip) will be an option for the big club "shortly," Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports reports.
EDGE Analysis
While the skipper didn't give a target date for Rasmus' return from the 60-day disabled list, the outfielder's 20-day rehab window will end Wednesday, making an activation later this week a good possibility. After going hitless in his first four rehab appearances, Rasmus has caught fire at the plate of late for High-A Frederick, recording 11 hits in 29 at-bats over his last nine contests. Once he's formally reinstated, Rasmus will likely fill the strong side of a platoon in right field.

Colby Rasmus
RF FA
Mon 6/11/18 5:34 PM

Rasmus (hip) was transferred to the 60-day disabled list Monday.
EDGE Analysis
The move likely doesn't change Rasmus' timeline too much, as he's already been out more than 60 days. The shift frees up a roster spot for Zach Britton, who returned from the 60-day DL on Monday after recovering from Achilles surgery.

Colby Rasmus
RF FA
Mon 6/4/18 3:28 PM

Rasmus (hip) is 0-for-6 with a walk and three strikeouts in a pair of minor-league rehab games with Double-A Bowie.
EDGE Analysis
Rasmus, who has been sidelined since April 7 with a hip injury, recently kicked off a rehab stint with the BaySox, marking the final step in his lengthy recovery. It's unclear how many additional rehab games the veteran outfielder will need to play before rejoining the Orioles, leaving his possible return date up in the air.