The Orioles placed Akin on the 10-day injured list Wednesday due to a left groin strain.

EDGE Analysis

Akin was diagnosed with the groin strain following an MRI earlier this week, after he had initially experienced the injury while warming up for a Grapefruit League game last Saturday. The Orioles haven't provided a timeline for Akin's return, but he won't be eligible to make his 2026 debut until April 6 after landing on the shelf.

Orioles manager Craig Albernaz said Sunday that Akin (adductor) is scheduled to undergo an MRI on Monday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The MRI should provide more information on the extent of the adductor injury that Akin suffered while warming up in the bullpen Saturday and will help the Orioles determine whether or not the lefty requires a stint on the injured list to begin the season. If Akin ends up being shelved, it could open the door for Grant Wolfram to make the Opening Day roster as another southpaw option out of the bullpen.

Akin suffered an adductor injury while warming up in the bullpen during Baltimore's Grapefruit League game against the Phillies on Saturday, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Manager Craig Albernaz said after the game that he doesn't know how severe Akin's injury is, but he kept him out of the game as a precaution. More information on the 30-year-old's status for Opening Day may be available Sunday.

Akin lost his arbitration case against Baltimore and will earn $2.975 million during the 2026 season, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Akin had filed for $3.375 million. The lefty reliever is expected to be one of the Orioles' top setup men next season.

Akin earned the save in Friday's 4-2 win over the Yankees, striking out two in a perfect ninth inning.

EDGE Analysis

Akin was called upon to protect a two-run lead in the ninth inning and did so on just nine pitches. The 30-year-old has enjoyed a strong September, converting all five of his save chances while allowing only two earned runs over nine outings. For the season, he's posted a 3.10 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 58:31 K:BB with 16 holds and eight saves across 61 innings.

Akin earned the save in Wednesday's 3-1 win over the White Sox, allowing one hit in a scoreless ninth inning.

EDGE Analysis

Akin is up to seven saves on the season, including three in the last seven days, as he continues to work as Baltimore's primary closer. Overall, Akin sports a 3.15 ERA with a 1.37 WHIP and 56 strikeouts through 60 innings this year.

Akin allowed a hit and struck out two in a scoreless inning to earn a save against the White Sox on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Akin gave up a one-out single to Chase Meidroth before striking out the last two batters he faced to close out the 8-7 win. It was Akin's sixth save in nine chances since the start of August. During that span, he's produced a 3.15 ERA with four holds. For the year, Akin owns a 3.20 ERA with a 56:31 K:BB and six saves through 59 innings.

Akin earned the save in Thursday's 3-2 win over the Pirates, allowing one hit while striking out one in a scoreless ninth inning.

EDGE Analysis

Akin is up to five saves this season, with two coming since the start of September. The left-hander has pitched well of late, working to a 1.88 ERA in his last 12 appearances (14.1 innings). Akin and Yennier Cano should continue to share closing duties down the stretch. Through 57.1 innings this season, Akin sports a 3.14 ERA with a 1.34 WHIP and 54 strikeouts.

Akin earned a save against San Diego on Monday, allowing one hit and striking out one batter over a scoreless ninth inning.

EDGE Analysis

Akin entered the ninth with a one-run lead and worked around a one-out single to secure the save. It was the southpaw's fourth save of the season, all of which have come since Aug. 2. Akin seems to be the primary closer for Baltimore, though he's also blown three saves over the past month and Corbin Martin and Dietrich Enns each recorded a save apiece for the Orioles in that span, so it may not be an entirely settled situation. Nonetheless, Akin has pitched well enough (3.21 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 12:7 K:BB over 14 innings spanning his past 13 outings) to be worth a pickup by fantasy managers digging for saves.

Akin picked up the save Sunday against the Astros, striking out three while not allowing a baserunner across 1.2 innings.

EDGE Analysis

Akin has been part of a closing committee the Orioles have deployed recently, and he was called upon Sunday to secure Baltimore's victory. He had blown his last two save opportunities, so it wasn't a guarantee Akin would continue to be a ninth-inning option. He may have pitched his way into more save chances after retiring all five of the batters he faced Sunday. Akin has a 3.12 ERA, a 47:26 K:BB and three saves in 49 innings this season.