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There was some real concern after Sunday's game in Toronto when right-handed reliever Tommy Hunter grabbed a hard comebacker with his pitching hand.

Orioles right-hander Jake Arrieta, who hasn't pitched in 16 days, was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk before Thursday's game to make space on the 25-man roster for starter Kevin Gausman.

Kevin Gausman arrived in the visiting clubhouse of the Rogers Centre on Thursday to find about $300 worth of powdered mini doughnuts stacked inside and at the base of his locker, another nice welcoming gift from center fielder Adam Jones.

Nolan Reimold has hit the 15-day DL with a strained right hamstring. Jake Arrieta is back with the Orioles.

Right-handed reliever Alex Burnett, who was officially sent to the minors Saturday, was promoted to take Wei-Yin Chen¿s place Tuesday.

Miguel Gonzalez could come off the DL to pitch Tuesday against the Yankees

Wei-Yin Chen will miss more than two weeks with a right oblique strain

Orioles will add a reliever to the roster on Sunday morning.

Jeremy Guthrie received a warm reception from the crowd at Camden Yards when he took the mound Thursday, then the Kansas City Royals right-hander did his part to beat his former team.

Orioles left fielder Nate McLouth entered Thursday's game with 11 stolen bases, second most in the American League. McLouth credits Manny Machado's patience at the plate hitting behind him with allowing him to be aggressive on the basepaths.

Orioles right-hander Miguel Gonzalez is confident he will be able to return to the team¿s starting rotation when he¿s eligible to be activated on May 19.

The Orioles have placed right-hander Miguel Gonzalez on the disabled list with a blister on his right thumb.

The primary goal of any leadoff man is to get on base, and Orioles left fielder Nate McLouth is beginning to fill that role nicely.

Right-hander Josh Stinson will be making his Orioles debut and his second major league start this afternoon against the Blue Jays.

Right-hander Alex Burnett has joined the Orioles and is in the clubhouse this afternoon, signaling that struggling right-hander Jake Arrieta is likely heading to the minors.

Orioles minor-league outfielder/first baseman Conor Jackson -- who was the final cut in major league spring training this season -- has abruptly retired, Triple-A Norfolk announced today.

The Orioles have claimed right-hander Alex Burnett off waivers from the Toronto Blue Jays, the club announced before Friday¿s game at Yankees Stadium.