Cuban outfielder Urrutia joins Orioles to start second half
After tearing up the minor leagues in his first professional season, the 26-year-old will join the Orioles in Texas.
After tearing up the minor leagues in his first professional season, the 26-year-old will join the Orioles in Texas.
Right-handed pitcher Jair Jurrjens was also designated for assignment, leaving his future with Baltimore in jeopardy.
The Orioles needed a long reliever for at least Saturday night’s game after using both T.J. McFarland and Kevin Gausman in the series opener.
The decision makes room for the returning Miguel Gonzalez and opens the door for T.J. McFarland or Jake Arrieta to make Thursday’s start in Toronto.
Cycling through pitching options with one-start auditions hasn’t yielded answers for manager Buck Showalter to this point.
The Orioles also optioned RHP Alex Burnett to make room for Saturday’s starter Jair Jurrjens.
The 27-year-old right-hander will make his 2013 debut against Tampa Bay on Saturday afternoon.
The 2011 NL All-Star pitcher will reportedly take one of the rotation spots vacated by the injured Wei-Yin Chen.