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An MRI taken earlier in the day revealed that second baseman Robert Andino has a left shoulder strain that will shelve him for three to four weeks, Orioles manager Buck Showalter said.

The Orioles are opening their two-eight, eight-game road trip tonight in Minneapolis, where they will play the opener of their four-game series with the Twins here at Target Field.

Orioles ace Jason Hammel said he hadn't made a decision on a course of action on his injured right knee, but he is leaning toward getting it surgically repaired.

Barring any physical setbacks, the Orioles plan on activating catcher Taylor Teagarden and outfielder Endy Chavez from the 15-day disabled list before Friday's game against the Detroit Tigers.

The Orioles played short a man on their 25-man roster after optioning right-hander Jake Arrieta, but the club will activate utility man Steve Tolleson before Saturday's game.

The Orioles could be racing to fill their roster after injuries to two key starters on Thursday. First baseman Mark Reynolds took a pitch to the outside of his left hand, but remained in the game after several minutes of being checked out by head trainer Richie Bancells.

The Orioles will recall first baseman Joe Mahoney from Triple-A Norfolk to fill the roster spot created when they optioned pitcher Chris Tillman following the club¿s 4-2 win over the Mariners Wednesday, according to a club source.

Orioles right-hander Chris Tillman's superb performance against the Mariners Wednesday afternoon earned him another start after the all-star break.

Finally, the Orioles have another outfielder in the outfield. On Thursday, the club promoted Xavier Avery from Triple-A Norfolk when first baseman Nick Johnson was placed on the disabled list with a strained right wrist.

Xavier Avery is back with the team and back in the lineup, batting second and starting in left field. Nick Johnson has been placed on the disabled list with a strained right wrist.

Steve Tolleson was Wednesday's roster casualty, optioned to Triple-A Norfolk before the game to make space for Matt Lindstrom, who was activated form the 15-day disabled list after missing time with a right middle finger injury.

Before Wednesday's game, the Orioles optioned utility man Steve Tolleson to Triple-A Norfolk to make room for right-handed reliever Matt Lindstrom, who was activated from the 15-day disabled list (right middle finger).

Orioles reliever Matt Lindstrom has to wait one more day to come off the disabled list as the club reshuffles its pitching staff. Lindstrom has been on the disabled list since May 11 with a partially torn ligament in his right finger.

Despite last night's 3-1 loss to the Nationals, the Orioles can still clinch their fifth series win in six interleague series with a win in this afternoon's series finale. A win would also give the Orioles their 11th in interleague play, tying a franchise high previously done three times (1999, 2008, 2009). The Orioles will be without left-handed reliever Dana Eveland, who left to California to be with his wife, Ashley, who is delivering the couple's second child. Eveland won't be placed on the paternity leave list until Tuesday

This upcoming stretch will be a good test for the Orioles. The Washington Nationals lead the NL East, the Cleveland Indians lead the AL Central and the Los Angeles Angels are the hottest team in baseball since calling up Mike Trout.

Steve Pearce and Matt Wieters each drive in five runs as the Orioles win their fifth straight, sweep Pirates.

Buck Showalter was non-committal on who will have to sit in the National League games since he can¿t use a DH. Chris Davis has been one of the club¿s hottest hitters but has been playing DH while Mark Reynolds has been at first base and Wilson Betemit primarily at third.

With interleague play looming and a need for a flexible bench paramount, the Orioles decided to place outfielder Endy Chavez on the disabled list and call back infielder/outfielder Steve Tolleson, who was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk on Tuesday.

The Orioles' decision to start right-hander Jake Arrieta on Wednesday instead of scheduled starter Brian Matusz included plenty of moving parts.

Orioles left-hander Brian Matusz said he is preparing himself mentally to start Wednesday¿s game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, but he won¿t know for sure until he gets through the night with a swollen and bruised nose.

Robert Andino, who has played second base in 56 of the Orioles' first 60 games, was out of the lineup Tuesday, as Brian Roberts returned from the 60-day disabled list. And Andino said he's OK if he's no longer the starter there.

Orioles optioned infielder Steve Tolleson to Triple-A Norfolk and moved Nolan Reimold from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list Tuesday to make room for Brian Roberts on the 25-man and 40-man rosters.

Matt Wieters' 10th-inning opposite-field RBI double gave the Orioles a 5-4 win -- their second walk-off victory in as many days -- over the Phillies on Sunday afternoon in front of a sellout crowd at Camden Yards.

Barring a last-minute setback, all indications are that Orioles second baseman Brian Roberts will be activated from the 60-day disabled list Tuesday before the club's three-game series against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Camden Yards.

Orioles drafted Ryan Ripken in the 20th round of amateur draft. Cal Ripken Jr.'s son starred at Gilman and is signed to play at South Carolina.

¿I am excited and honored to have been drafted by the Orioles," Ryan Ripken said after being drafted by Baltimore in the 20th round Wednesday.

The Orioles (31-24) extended their Fenway Park mark to 4-0 this season ¿ three of those wins coming in extra innings. The teams have now played 49 innings at Fenway this year ¿ the equivalent of roughly 5 ½ games.

Kevin Cowherd rounds up the latest news and notes about the Baltimore Orioles

The Orioles' 8-4 loss to the Rays at Tropicana Field sent Baltimore back into second place in the American League East standings by one game

Give some credit to Orioles manager Buck Showalter and center fielder Adam Jones for not cursing the fates and attributing the club's recent skid to the rash of injuries that has decimated the 25-man roster.

Despite having not won a game in nearly a week, the Orioles woke up Friday morning somehow still in first place in the American League East. By the end of the night, their struggles would finally catch up with them.

The Orioles' lineup Friday featured Steve Tolleson, usually a utility infielder, in left field for his first start there in his big-league career. Veteran Bill Hall, who just rejoined the team from Triple-A Norfolk, started in right field.

With starting rightfielder Nick Markakis shelved with wrist surgery, making him the eighth Orioles player on the disabled list, manager Buck Showalter had to be creative making Friday night's lineup against the Rays at Tropicana Field.

Jake Arrieta is now 0-4 with a 8.00 ERA since throwing a gem against the Yankees, and his Orioles are reeling.

Brian Matusz dazzles Red Sox as Orioles win, 4-1