For the first time in more than two months, Colton Cowser will be roaming the outfield for the Orioles as they open a West Coast trip in Seattle on Tuesday night.

Baltimore has officially activated the 2024 AL Rookie of the Year runner-up from the 60-day injured list after a six-game rehab assignment that was split between Triple-A Norfolk and High-A Aberdeen. Cowser, 25, fractured his left thumb sliding headfirst into first base in the March 30 finale of the season-opening series in Toronto. In 24 plate appearances during his rehab assignment, Cowser went 8-for-20 with four doubles, a homer, four walks, and six strikeouts.

To make room on the active roster, utility player Cooper Hummel was designated for assignment.

The lefty-swinging Cowser served as the leadoff hitter in each of the

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