Scouting Report
Updated May 20, 2026
Grant Hartwig (Orioles relief pitcher) was placed on the 15-day injured list on May 12, 2026, retroactive to May 10, with a lower-back strain. He has not pitched since May 7 when he gave up one run in 2/3 of an inning against the Marlins. His absence is expected to last until at least May 24. Tyler Wells was recalled from Triple-A Norfolk to fill the bullpen vacancy.
Strengths
- + Strong strikeout rate (21 K in 15.1 IP)
- + Low ERA of 4.11 in 2026
- + Solid WHIP of 1.24
- + 3 saves and 1 hold in limited appearances
- + Projected to contribute 12 saves for the season
- + Ranked #137 overall by FantasyPros
Weaknesses
- - Currently on 15-day IL with lower-back strain
- - Missed time since May 7 due to injury
- - Limited innings pitched (15.1 IP) due to injury
- - 1 blown save in 2026
- - Injury history concerns for durability
- - Will miss at least 2 weeks of action
Injury Status: IL-15 -- Lower-back strain, retroactive to May 10, 2026
About
Grant Hartwig is a rp for the Minnesota Twins.
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