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Right-hander Kevin Gausman, who was sent to Triple-A Norfolk following Friday's game to allow the Orioles to add relief pitcher Brad Brach on Saturday, started Monday afternoon's game for the Tides against Indianapolis at Harbor Park.

Orioles manager Buck Showalter said he wanted to get right-handed hitter Delmon Young into the lineup. Young had made just four starts in June, the last coming June 15. He had just one at-bat during the past road trip, a pinch-hit homer Monday at Tampa Bay.

One of the first things Orioles manager Buck Showalter said to reporters during his pregame news conference Sunday afternoon was about right-hander Dylan Bundy's outing for short-season Single-A Aberdeen on Saturday.

Randy Wolf is back in the Orioles organization after signing a minor league deal

With left-hander Johan Santana's opt-out date Friday, Orioles manager Buck Showalter said the club has presented the two-time American League Cy Young Award winner with a plan for the next few weeks that could have him join the Orioles -- if things go well -- by roughly June 18.

The Orioles optioned catcher Steve Clevenger to Triple-A Norfolk and reinstated first baseman Chris Davis from the paternity list before Tuesday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park.

Orioles left-hander Zach Britton handled the bat well in limited action in 2011, and the club thought he might be needed to pitch multiple innings and stay in the game when the pitcher's spot in the lineup comes up.

Despite top pitching prospect Dylan Bundy being scheduled for just one inning Tuesday in extended spring training, Orioles manager Buck Showalter said he'd "be surprised if you don't see another level gone to by him in that game. Just because the juices are flowing and somebody is trying to beat you."

Kevin Gausman gets the call to start Wednesday afternoon versus Detroit

Orioles manager Buck Showalter wouldn't commit to a number of starts for Kevin Gausman beyond Wednesday's

Left-hander Troy Patton, who is currently serving a 25-game suspension for testing positive for an amphetamine, is eligible to come off the restricted list on April 30, and the Orioles might have a tough time finding a spot for him when he is able to return.

Friday¿s series opener in Detroit will be the first of five straight day games for the Orioles.

Orioles right fielder Nick Markakis might not play in Monday's regular-season opener at Camden Yards against the defending World Series champion Boston Red Sox because of lingering neck stiffness.

The Orioles have set their 25-man roster, although it will not become official until Sunday.

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. ¿ Orioles outfielder Nolan Reimold will open the season on the disabled list, manager Buck Showalter announced on Wednesday evening.

With just four days until Opening Day rosters must be finalized, the Orioles made four cuts Wednesday afternoon.

There are probably four spots still up for grabs on the Orioles' roster

The Orioles made a pair of significant roster cuts following their 7-4 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday, optioning South Korean right-hander Suk-min Yoon and catcher Johnny Monell to Triple-A Norfolk.

Orioles left-hander Brian Matusz threw five innings in a minor league game against the Twins' Triple-A team at Ed Smith Stadium.

The Orioles are shelving right-hander Edgmer Escalona for the next three weeks because of inflammation in his right shoulder.

Francisco Peguero hit a three-run triple with two outs in the eighth inning to cap a seven-run frame to give the Orioles a 9-7 comeback win over the Toronto Blue Jays in their Grapefruit League home opener in front of 6,901 at Ed Smith Stadium.

SARASOTA, Fla. -- Orioles outfielder Henry Urrutia received treatment on a sore throwing shoulder before today¿s Grapefruit League home opener, Orioles manager Buck Showalter said.

SARASOTA, Fla. -- Third baseman Manny Machado is tentatively scheduled to see Dr. Neal ElAttrache on March 18 in Los Angeles, Orioles manager Buck Showalter said.

Ubaldo Jimenez is here in Orioles camp again Wednesday. His four-year deal is not official yet, but an announcement from the team could come at some point today.

SARASOTA, Fla. ¿ South Korean right-hander Suk-min Yoon arrived at the Ed Smith Stadium complex and took his club physical on Friday morning but Yoon must still obtain a work visa before officially joining the club.

The Orioles continued to add depth to their bullpen on Monday, acquiring right-handed reliever Brad Brach from the Padres in exchange for minor league starter Devin Jones.

Baltimore Sun reporter Eduardo A. Encina talks about some recent moves involving the Orioles and more.

The Orioles have reached an agreement with right-handed reliever Edgmer Escalona on a one-year, major-league deal pending a physical, according to an industry source.