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The Orioles claimed infielder Rio Ruiz, a one-time Houston Astros farmhand, off waivers from the Atlanta Braves on Monday as baseball's winter meetings began in Las Vegas.

The Orioles selected Edwin Jackson's contract from Triple-A Norfolk on Wednesday and optioned left-handed reliever Donnie Hart to the Tides.

Orioles to add veteran right-hander Edwin Jackson to major league roster on Wednesday, source says

Another Orioles starting rotation target came off the board today when free-agent right-hander Doug Fister agreed to terms with the Houston Astros on a one-year contract.

The Orioles claimed infielder/outfielder Joey Terdoslavich off waivers from the Atlanta Braves, the club announced Friday.

Greg Ross, a Loch Raven High graduate and a pitcher for Atlanta's Double-A affiliate, the Mississippi Braves, was trying too hard to make an impression early in the season.

With the resurgent Chris Tillman throwing a complete game shutout Wednesday, the Orioles made their emphatic point with a 2-0 victory in front of an announced 29,328 that patiently waited out a 33-minute rain delay before the first pitch to witness a sweep of the Atlanta Braves.

The Orioles added three more minor league free agents to the organization on Friday, announcing the signings of infielder Paul Janish, right-hander Terry Doyle and outfielder Quincy Latimore.

The Orioles have activated Wilson Betemit from the 60-day disabled list and optioned infielder Ryan Flaherty to High-A Frederick.

Monday was a pretty productive off day for the Orioles since both the Rays and Yankees lost. So the Orioles head into tonight's series opener in Boston trailing the Rays by four games for second place in the AL East, as well as the first AL Wild Card spot.

Jair Jurrjens is eager to jump into a crowded Orioles rotation competition come spring training. The former Atlanta Braves right-hander -- who agreed to terms with the Orioles on a one-year deal this week -- said he feels healthy for the first time in years.

One of the intriguing aspects to the Orioles¿ signing of free agent right-hander Jair Jurrjens, which was reported Thursday night, is that he has a minor league option remaining.

Wada, a former standout in the Japanese Pacific League who signed a two-year, $8.14-million deal this offseason, lasted just 2 2/3 innings Thursday in his start against the Gwinnett (Ga.) Braves, allowing six runs — all earned — on six hits with four walks and one strikeout.