BALTIMORE -- For five seasons, Jeremy Hellickson was a mainstay in the Tampa Bay Rays' starting rotation. After the 2014 season, despite going 40-36 wtih a 3.78 ERA and pitching in two postseasons, Hellickson was traded to the Diamondbacks.
Two trades later, the 30-year-old is back in the American League East, and on Saturday pitched against the Rays for the first time in the Orioles' 9-6 loss.
Hellickson allowed a three-run home run to Lucas Duda in the third inning but no other damage, permitting his former team just one hit outside of the third frame during his six innings.