The Orioles today announced seven cuts to their spring training roster, which now stands at 54 players.

The club optioned pitchers Brandon Erbe (McDonogh) and Troy Patton to Triple-A Norfolk and pitchers Luis Lebron and Chorye Spoone to Double-A Bowie. All four were sent to minor league spring training camp.

Pitchers Armando Gabino, Chris George and Michael Hinckley were also assigned to minor league camp.