On Tuesday night, Ryan Mountcastle was hit by a pitch, came out of the game early, and has not played since. Last night, Trey Mancini was hit by a pitch and came out of the game early. Both of these players remain out of the Orioles starting lineup on Friday night. One name who is there is a fresh call-up who will be making his MLB debut: O’s prospect Tyler Nevin. Reliever Brandon Waddell was optioned to Norfolk to make room on the roster.
The Orioles acquired Nevin from the Rockies, along with Bowie infielder Terrin Vavra, in the trade that sent Mychal Givens out to Colorado.