masn-baseballs-orioles.jpgAlthough Alexi Casilla says his right index finger is doing much better, the second baseman remains out of the Orioles lineup for a third straight game.

The finger, which Casilla jammed attempting to steal second against Tampa Bay on Sunday, isn’t as swollen and is no longer bandaged. He feels more flexibility in his hand and can almost make a fist.

Casilla threw today and said it went OK, but it’s unclear whether he’ll be available off the bench for anything beyond pinch running.

So Ryan…Although Alexi Casilla says his right index finger is doing much better, the second baseman remains out of the Orioles lineup for a third straight game.

The finger, which Casilla jammed attempting to steal second against Tampa Bay on Sunday, isn’t as swollen and is no longer bandaged. He feels more flexibility in his hand and can almost make a fist.

Casilla threw today and said it went OK, but it’s unclear whether he’ll be available off the bench for anything beyond pinch running.

So Ryan Flaherty is again starting at second while Taylor Teagarden is at catcher for the day game after a night game.

For the Orioles:
Nate McLouth LF
Manny Machado 3B
Nick Markakis RF
Adam Jones CF
Chris Davis 1B
J.J. Hardy SS
Chris Dickerson DH
Ryan Flaherty 2B
Taylor Teagarden C

Jason Hammel RHP

For the Angels:
Mike Trout CF
J.B. Shuck LF
Albert Pujols DH
Josh Hamilton RF
Howie Kendrick 2B
Alberto Callaspo 3B
Brad Hawpe 1B
Hank Conger C
Erick Aybar SS

Jerome Williams RHP