Prior to that hard debut, the knuckleballer made a big league look by pitching to a 2.92 ERA in 24 2/3 innings with Norfolk. A 7th-round pick out of the University of Arizona in 2013, Wade has actually spent the past seven seasons climbing the small league ladder. Hes spent the whole year in Norfolk, where hes tossed 31 innings of 3.48 ERA ball, primarily as a multi-inning reliever. The righty also has a long history of quality strike-throwing, and thats continued in 2021 (4.9% walk rate).

The Orioles announced Friday that theyve chosen the contract of righty Konner Wade from Triple-A Norfolk and designated right-hander Mickey Jannis for assignment in a matching move. The Os also optioned righty Dean Kremer to Norfolk and recalled lefty Alexander Wells.
Jannis was just picked to the major league roster earlier this week. It was a headache trip to be sure, but it likewise came versus a Houston lineup that has been far and away the best in baseball this year. Prior to that tough launching, the knuckleballer earned a big league appearance by pitching to a 2.92 ERA in 24 2/3 innings with Norfolk.
A 7th-round choice out of the University of Arizona in 2013, Wade has actually spent the previous 7 seasons climbing up the minor league ladder. Hes invested the entire year in Norfolk, where hes tossed 31 innings of 3.48 ERA ball, mostly as a multi-inning reducer. The righty also has a long history of quality strike-throwing, and thats continued in 2021 (4.9% walk rate).
Kremer has invested much of the year in the Os rotation. Hes had a hard time strongly, however, pitching to a 7.25 ERA with worse than average strikeout and walk numbers (20% and 10.7%, respectively) over 49 2/3 innings. Thats a frustrating follow-up to a good four-start MLB appearance in 2020 for Kremer, whos long been seen as one of the more appealing pitchers in the Baltimore system.
Wells is a decently-regarded prospect in his own. The 24-year-old does not throw hard or miss bats, however he owns some of the best control in the minors. He has a 5.63 ERA across 32 Triple-A frames this season. Wells will be making his big league debut whenever he enters into a video game.