Alec Asher
RP FA
Sun 4/30/17 6:12 PM

Asher will start Tuesday against the Red Sox, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Jayson Aquino had been scheduled to start Tuesday, but after being used in Saturday's game the need for a different starter arose. Asher started a game against the Blue Jays earlier in the season. It was a solid outing and he gave up just a single run over 6.1 innings. However, since then he's been used as a reliever and pitched just two innings across two games.

Alec Asher
RP FA
Sat 4/29/17 4:22 PM

Asher has a good chance of getting the start Tuesday against the Red Sox after Jayson Aquino threw 44 pitches in relief Saturday, MASN's Roch Kubatko reports.
EDGE Analysis
Aquino was the presumed starter Tuesday, but after he came in and gave up three runs in 1.2 innings against the Yankees on Saturday, Asher now appears to be the favorite to get that start. Asher would likely only be making one start, as Chris Tillman (shoulder) is expected to be able to return April 7.

Alec Asher
RP FA
Thu 4/20/17 6:19 PM

Asher will head to the bullpen and will not start Saturday against the Red Sox, Roch Kubatko of MASN reports.
EDGE Analysis
Despite registering a quality start in only start of the season, Asher will head to the bullpen as Jayson Aquino gets the nod to start Saturday. He'll likely serve as a long reliever out of the bullpen for the time being, though the possibility of him making another spot start still remains.

Alec Asher
RP FA
Thu 4/20/17 10:51 AM

Asher remains an option to start Saturday against the Red Sox, MASN's Roch Kubatko reports.
EDGE Analysis
The Orioles have announced that Dylan Bundy will pitch on normal rest Friday, meaning either Asher or Jayson Aquino will start Saturday. Both pitchers were available out of the bullpen, but were not used Wednesday. If one of them comes in as a reliever Thursday or Friday, it should become clear who will get the chance to continue as the fifth starter while Chris Tillman (shoulder) is out. Asher has a career 5.43 ERA in 63 innings as a starter, but gave up just one run on three hits with five strikeouts in 6.1 innings in his lone start this year.

Alec Asher
RP FA
Wed 4/19/17 6:00 PM

Asher is in the Orioles' bullpen Wednesday and is an option to start Friday or Saturday against the Red Sox, MASN's Roch Kubatko reports.
EDGE Analysis
It seems likely that if the Orioles can get by without using Asher out of the bullpen on Wednesday or Thursday, they will. In that case, he would likely start Friday or Saturday, depending on whether the Orioles want to give Dylan Bundy an extra day of rest. Jayson Aquino, who was called up from Triple-A on Wednesday, is the likely long reliever for Wednesday and Thursday.

Alec Asher
RP FA
Tue 4/18/17 6:05 PM

Asher may head to the bullpen instead of making another start over the weekend, Eduardo Encina of The Baltimore Sun reports.
EDGE Analysis
Asher allowed just one run through 6.1 innings while striking out five during his first start with the Orioles, however it remains unclear whether he will start another game or head to the bullpen. The Orioles should confirm their plan with the 25-year-old sometime in the coming days.

Alec Asher
RP FA
Sat 4/15/17 4:02 PM

Asher allowed just a single run on three hits and a walk while striking out five batters over 6.1 innings during Saturday's loss to Toronto.
EDGE Analysis
The 25-year-old righty didn't factor into the decision, but he definitely strengthened his case to make another start with Saturday's solid showing. Asher posted an impressive 2.28 ERA and 0.94 WHIP through 27.2 innings over five starts last year with Philadelphia, so he's a pitcher to watch in deep seasonal leagues. He could provide excellent value in daily contests against the right opponents, too.

Alec Asher
RP FA
Sat 4/15/17 10:58 AM

Asher was recalled by the Orioles on Saturday and will start against the Blue Jays.
EDGE Analysis
Asher has long been considered a candidate to take the fifth starter spot once an arm has been needed, a prospect that will finally come to fruition on Saturday. The young right-hander impressed throughout spring training and has already demonstrated his ability to pitch in the majors, compiling a 2.28 ERA and 13 strikeouts over five starts with the Phillies last season. Asher may only be with the Orioles until Chris Tillman (shoulder) is able to return to the rotation, but chances like Saturday will provide the 25-year-old with a tremendous opportunity to make his case for a long-term promotion.

Alec Asher
RP FA
Thu 4/13/17 1:12 PM

Asher is leaving Triple-A Norfolk on Thursday to join the Orioles , David Hall of The Virginian-Pilot reports.
EDGE Analysis
This lines up Asher as the favorite to make the Orioles' Saturday start, according to MASN Sports' Roch Kubatko. The No. 5 starter role has not been needed even with Chris Tillman (shoulder) on the disabled list. Though Baltimore may choose Jayson Aquino instead and leave Asher as a backup plan, the latter looks like he's the choice to take the hill during the road matchup with the Blue Jays.

Alec Asher
RP FA
Tue 4/11/17 6:15 PM

Asher is a possible option to start Saturday against the Blue Jays, Roch Kubatko of MASN reports.
EDGE Analysis
Asher caught the eye of manager Buck Showalter during his only outing at Triple-A Norfolk, as he's being considered as the Orioles' final starter after allowing just four hits through 4.1 scoreless innings while striking out six batters. He posted a 2.28 ERA across 27.2 innings (five starts) last year with the Phillies before being traded to Baltimore in the offseason. The 25-year-old is competing with Jayson Aquino for the final rotation spot.