The Orioles have placed Pedro Strop on the DL with a lower back strain and recalled Steve Johnson to help eat some innings out of the bullpen. Is Strop even really injured or does he just suck? It doesn't matter.
Thursday being Gausmas in Birdland was officially confirmed as the Orioles purchased his contract from Bowie. Jake Arrieta was optioned to Norfolk and Alex Burnett was designated for assignment to clear room on the rosters for him.
If true, the 2012 draft pick will make his ML debut with just 13 minor league games under his belt.
The Orioles activated Miguel Gonzalez from the disabled list on Tuesday, returning Jair Jurrjens to Norfolk to make room on the roster.
Following Saturday's loss, the Orioles optioned Ryan Flaherty to AAA Norfolk. Danny Valencia being recalled is the rumored corresponding roster move to be made tomorrow.
The Dan Duquette roster wheel spun yet again as Jair Jurrjens had his contract purchased, Jake Arrieta was recalled, Brian Roberts was transferred to the 60-day disabled list, Alex Burnett was optioned, and Nolan Reimold was put on the 15-day DL.
Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports reports that the Orioles will call up Jair Jurrjens to start Saturday's game against the Rays. What does that mean for the roster?
Wei-Yin Chen is expected to be placed on the disabled list by the Baltimore Orioles, who also today optioned reliever Mike Belfiore back down to Norfolk after one game in which he did not appear. Who will be called up next?
The Orioles placed Miguel Gonzalez on the 15-day DL on Wednesday with a right thumb blister, recalling Alex Burnett from Norfolk. Gonzalez will be eligible to return on May 18.
The saga of Brian Roberts continues. He'll miss at least six more weeks as he has his hamstring surgically repaired.
He's good, you see.
After a blister on his pitching hand burst in the sixth inning of last night's game, Miguel Gonzalez had to come out of the game. His next start is in jeopardy.
Chris Davis had to leave the game in the 5th inning with an injury to his right knee.
The Dan Duquette Roster Merry-go-round spins around yet again as Zach Britton is recalled. He's joined the team in Oakland and could start Monday's game, but will be available in the bullpen in the meantime.
Orioles prospect Dylan Bundy and Dr. James Andrews have been mentioned in the same sentence. Will that prove to be as bad news as
After four disappointing outings to start the season, Orioles starting pitcher Jake Arrieta has been optioned to AAA Norfolk.
In keeping with his tradition of random roster moves that probably will never matter, but they might a tiny bit, Dan Duquette has claimed right-handed reliever Alex Burnett on waivers from Toronto and optioned him to Norfolk.
The Baltimore Orioles traded Luis Ayala to the Atlanta Braves in exchange for an AA LHP, Chris Jones.
Looks like Brian Roberts is likely headed to the DL.
Brian Roberts is injured again :(
The game is still a day away, but the Orioles and Rays have both put out starting lineups for us to drool or agonize over. What's your reaction?
In an out-of-the-box move to shore up the team's offense, the Orioles have signed Barry Bonds to a 1-year contract to be the team's DH.
With the final cuts made following the last spring training game, the Orioles Opening Day roster is set. Did Team Steve, winner of the Jake Fox Spring Training MVP Award, triumph and make the team? Spoiler: Yes.
According to Roch Kubatko at MASN Sports, starting rotation hopeful Steve Johnson is suffering from a sore right latissimus dorsi and hasn't thrown since March 22nd. It's unclear at this time if Johnson will be ready when the season starts.
Don't get too worked up, because rule #1 of baseball trade rumors is probably nothing will happen. But the Baltimore Sun says the Orioles are telling teams Luis Ayala is available, so maybe he will get traded. Mark breaks down why it could happen.
