Alex Cobb pitching a gem on the last weekend in July in a regular season that wasn’t delayed for four months due to a global pandemic would, in another timeline, be perceived as an ideal trade showcase for the veteran right-hander.
For the most aggressive out there when it comes to accelerating the Orioles’ rebuild, Saturday’s start did the same thing.
Cobb pitched 5 1/3 innings of four-hit, one-run ball with six strikeouts, thanks to his ability to spot his fastball early in the game and then later found an effective breaking ball and changeup.
It was a fantastic debut for Cobb, who missed almost all of last year with injuries that led to hip surgery.