masn-baseballs-orioles.jpgJimmy Paredes is making his first start and appearance in right field with the Orioles tonight as they begin a three-game series in Oakland.
Paredes has played 54 games in right field in the majors (45 starts), most recently in 2013 with the Astros.
Matt Wieters is serving as the designated hitter and Chris Davis is playing first base.
Manny Machado continues to lead off, with Gerardo Parra batting second.
Left-hander T.J. McFarland is joining the team in Oakland, as the Virginian-Pilot…

Jimmy Paredes is making his first start and appearance in right field with the Orioles tonight as they begin a three-game series in Oakland.

Paredes has played 54 games in right field in the majors (45 starts), most recently in 2013 with the Astros.

Matt Wieters is serving as the designated hitter and Chris Davis is playing first base.

Manny Machado continues to lead off, with Gerardo Parra batting second.

Left-hander T.J. McFarland is joining the team in Oakland, as the Virginian-Pilot reported, and will be recalled after tonight’s game. The Orioles figure to option Tyler Wilson, tonight’s starter, and return to a seven-man bullpen.

Junior Lake, acquired from the Cubs for reliever Tommy Hunter, is batting second and playing left field tonight for Norfolk.

Manager Buck Showalter needs one more win to tie Ned Hanlon (1,313) for 31st place on the all-time list.

Paredes-Profile-Gray.jpgFor the Orioles
Manny Machado 3B
Gerardo Parra LF
Adam Jones CF
Chris Davis 1B
Matt Wieters DH
J.J. Hardy SS
Jimmy Paredes RF
Jonathan Schoop 2B
Caleb Joseph C

Tyler Wilson RHP

For the Athletics
Billy Burns CF
Coco Crisp LF
Stephen Vogt C
Billy Butler DH
Ike Davis 1B
Brett Lawrie 3B
Sam Fuld RF
Marcus Semien SS
Eric Sogard 2B

Jesse Chavez RHP