During the Orioles' 5-2 win against Boston May 1, reliever Brad Brach worked the ninth inning and recorded the save.
That was the right-hander's fifth save in six opportunities, but it may be his last for a while, as closer Zach Britton is scheduled to be activated May 2. After more than two weeks on the 10-day disabled list with a sore left forearm, the Orioles' superlative left-handed closer is ready.
Britton threw two rehab outings for Double-A Bowie April 28 and 30, with the second one much sharper.
"[April 30] was good, a lot better than the first one. I think the first day I had a little hesitation … everything was kind of up," Britton said. "I told [manager Buck Showalter] I felt a little rusty. Yesterday, I felt good, kind of felt where I should be in order to be activated. Looking forward to getting back on the field with the team."
