The Orioles traded for the Yankees’ Alex Jackson and placed Gary Sánchez on the injured list as their catcher injuries continue to pile up.

The Orioles today announced that they have acquired minor league catcher ALEX JACKSON from the New York Yankees in exchange for international bonus pool space and a player to be named later or cash considerations.

The Baltimore Orioles are getting desperate behind the plate. Adley Rutschman is already out injured. Gary Sanchez was just placed on the IL. And they've also got depth catchers Maverick Handley and Chadwick Tromp hurt. The Orioles aren't calling up top prospect Samuel Basasllo yet.

Preview the July 6 matchup between the Atlanta Braves and Baltimore Orioles with recent trends, how to watch, livestream info, and more.

The Orioles (+138 underdog on the moneyline) are away versus the Braves (-163). The starting pitchers are Grant Holmes (4-7) for the Atlanta Braves, and Trevor Rogers (1-0) for the Baltimore Orioles.

The Baltimore Orioles' lineup received a boost for Friday night's game against the Atlanta Braves as Tyler O'Neill came off the injured list and third baseman Jordan Westburg returned from a finger injury.

The Orioles' lineup received a boost as Tyler O'Neill came off the injured list and third baseman Jordan Westburg returned from a finger injury before Friday night's game against the Braves.