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Orioles place reliever T.J. McFarland on release waivers

BRADENTON, Fla. -- Left-hander T.J. McFarland, who was designated for assignment on Sunday, has cleared outright waivers and has been placed on release waivers, according to an industry source.

McFarland, who was designated for assignment when the Orioles acquired left-handed swingman Vidal Nuno in a trade with the Los Angeles Dodgers,

By passing McFarland through release waivers, the Orioles can rid themselves of paying McFarland the $685,000 he was owed in his first year of arbitration eligibility.

The move doesn't necessarily end McFarland's tenure with the Orioles. If he clears, he could re-sign with the team as a minor-league free agent.