Shortstop Paul Janish and first baseman/outfielder David Washington have cleared waivers and been assigned outright to Norfolk, the Orioles announced today.
Washington was designated for assignment on July 6 to make room on the 40-man roster for second baseman Johnny Giavotella. In three games with the Orioles, Washington went 0-for-6 with five strikeouts.
He was signed as a free agent from the St. Louis Cardinals in the offseason.
Janish was designated for assignment on July 8 to make room on the 25-man rosterto reinstate right-hander Chris Tillman from the three-day paternity list.