Baltimore Sports Report · May 12, 2016
Jimmy Paredes Is Struck in Baseball Purgatory
Orioles “infielder” Jimmy Paredes is in a very odd position right now. He is currently on a rehab assignment in Triple-A Norfolk after starting the season on the disabled list. His rehab assignment started 15 days ago on April 26th and position players are allotted 20 rehab games, so what is the plan?
Well, the Orioles could activate Paredes and put him on the 25 man roster but that would be very hard considering the number of expendable guys with options still left on the 25 man. The only feasible option would be to option Ryan Flaherty but with J.J. Hardy on the disabled list and Manny Machado playing short stop, Flaherty is the best option to play third base.