Bannon went 1-for-4 in a 3-2 win Thursday in St. Louis.

EDGE Analysis

Bannon batted seventh and played third base in his first major-league game. In his first at-bat, he singled off Steven Matz. He added a couple of nice plays at the hot corner, including robbing Nolan Arenado of a hit with an Arenado-esque play. The 26-year-old has spent time at Triple-A in each of his last three seasons, splitting his time between second and third base and amassing a .214/.319/.404 batting line at the minor league's highest level.

The Orioles recalled Bannon from Triple-A Norfolk on Thursday and will have him start at third base against the Cardinals in his major-league debut, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bannon first reached Triple-A back in 2019 but failed to make the push for a promotion until now. In 84 games at that level in 2021, he hit just .176/.297/.370, but he's improved to .235/.361/.382 in 29 games thus far this season. The 26-year-old lacks a standout carrying tool but could still do enough to matter in deeper leagues if he's able to carve out a role in an Orioles lineup that has plenty of holes.

Bannon was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk on Sunday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bannon made eight Grapefruit League appearances this spring and went 4-for-12 with a home run, a double, four runs, four RBI, four walks and four strikeouts. He'll begin the regular season in the minors but will be in consideration to serve as major-league depth if he performs well in Norfolk.

Bannon (oblique) returned from the 7-day injured list Wednesday and has gone 1-for-7 with a double, two walks, three runs and a stolen base in his two games since returning to the Triple-A Norfolk lineup.

EDGE Analysis

Before being reinstated from the IL, Bannon made his return from a month-long absence at High-A Aberdeen, with whom he made six rehab appearances. The 25-year-old infielder is slashing .172/.242/.310 with two home runs and three steals across 95 plate appearances with the Orioles' top minor-league affiliate this season.

Bannon was placed on the 7-day minor-league injured list with a left oblique strain Friday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bannon appeared in 20 games for Triple-A Norfolk to begin the year and hit .175 with two home runs, five doubles and nine RBI during that time. It's not yet clear how much time the 25-year-old is expected to miss.

Bannon was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk on Tuesday, Steve Melewski of MASNSports.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 24-year-old infielder hit .176 with two doubles, a steal and a 6:7 K:BB in 17 at-bats during Grapefruit League play. Capable of playing at both second and third, Bannon will likely make his MLB debut at some point this season if he performs well at Triple-A.

Bannon's contract was purchased by the Orioles on Friday, Joe Trezza of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Given that he played 20 games at Triple-A in 2019 and spent this past summer at the alternate training site, Bannon is essentially big-league ready. He could compete for a bench infielder role in spring training and could eventually earn playing time at second base or third base.

Bannon was added to the Orioles' 60-man roster Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Bannon was a non-roster invitee during spring training, and he'll now get to develop at the team's alternate training site. The 24-year-old hit .333/.467/.667 with three extra-base hits and six strikeouts during spring training but hasn't been as productive in the minors.

Bannon hit .333/.467/.667 with one home run, one double, six strikeouts and three walks in 15 plate appearances in big-league camp.

EDGE Analysis

The sample is tiny, and he struck out at a 40 percent clip, but he did damage when he wasn't striking out. More telling is Bannon's .200/.258/.247 slash line with one home run and 18 strikeouts in 93 plate appearances in the Arizona Fall League, where he primarily played third base. Bannon, who turns 24 in a month, will likely open the year at Triple-A, where he played 20 games to close the 2019 season.

Bannon was invited to Baltimore's big-league camp Tuesday, Jon Meoli of The Baltimore Sun reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bannon might not receive serious consideration for an Opening Day roster spot, as he's played just 20 games at the Triple-A level, but his debut will likely come at some point this season. If he can repeat his .317/.344/.549 line from those 20 games for Triple-A Norfolk last season, it won't be long before he gets his first taste of the big leagues. Bannon doesn't project as anything close to a star, but he has a decent bat and good plate discipline (12.2 percent career walk rate in the minors), which should eventually earn him at least a bench spot given his ability to play second and third base.