masn-baseballs-orioles.jpgReliever Darren O’Day threw in the outfield today as he continues his recovery from a strained right hamstring.
O’Day is expected to head down to Sarasota during the All-Star break and meet the Orioles in Tampa. They’re going to work out at Tropicana Field on Thursday.
Dr. James Andrews will offer a second opinion Monday on reliever T.J. McFarland’s left knee. McFarland has been in Sarasota.
“I think that was expected,” said manager Buck Showalter. “Almost all guys get a second…

Reliever Darren O’Day threw in the outfield today as he continues his recovery from a strained right hamstring.

O’Day is expected to head down to Sarasota during the All-Star break and meet the Orioles in Tampa. They’re going to work out at Tropicana Field on Thursday.

Dr. James Andrews will offer a second opinion Monday on reliever T.J. McFarland’s left knee. McFarland has been in Sarasota.

“I think that was expected,” said manager Buck Showalter. “Almost all guys get a second opinion.”

Showalter was going to check with head athletic trainer Richie Bancells to make sure the Orioles were seeing advancement in McFarland’s recovery.

Tyler Wilson will throw with Triple-A Norfolk the first day after the break.

“We’re trying to freshen or crisp up his arm. Whatever,” Showalter said.

Mike Wright is available out of the bullpen tonight in any role, whether it’s long or short relief.

Mychal Givens Orioles.jpgWright is also here because Mychal Givens could go on paternity leave at any time. His wife is due on Monday, but doctors may induce labor.

“In a perfect world, we would have left Mike alone to continue down the path he’s on right now,” Showalter said.

Showalter said he’s going to give Yovani Gallardo and Chris Tillman an extra days’ rest coming out of the break. Gallardo is starting Saturday, followed by Tillman on Sunday.

Kevin Gausman is available out of the bullpen for Sunday’s finale.

Showalter expressed his amazement that the Orioles used only four pitchers while sweeping the Dodgers in the 1966 World Series.

“Come on, man,” he said. “We use four in the third inning.”

For the Angels
Yunel Escobar 3B
Kole Calhoun RF
Mike Trout CF
Albert Pujols DH
C.J. Cron 1B
Daniel Nava LF
Johnny Giavotella 2B
Jett Bandy C
Andrelton Simmons SS

Matt Shoemaker RHP