masn-baseballs-orioles.jpgSo much for easing Rule 5 pick Anthony Santander into major league action.
Santander is starting in right field tonight, making his major league debut after playing last season with Single-A Lynchburg in the Carolina League. The switch-hitter is batting seventh against Angels left-hander Andrew Heaney.
The Orioles lost Joey Rickard’s right-handed bat after optioning him on Wednesday. They have Craig Gentry in left field and Trey Mancini at first base, with Mark Trumbo serving as the designated…

So much for easing Rule 5 pick Anthony Santander into major league action.

Santander-Runs-White-Sidebar.jpgSantander is starting in right field tonight, making his major league debut after playing last season with Single-A Lynchburg in the Carolina League. The switch-hitter is batting seventh against Angels left-hander Andrew Heaney.

The Orioles lost Joey Rickard‘s right-handed bat after optioning him on Wednesday. They have Craig Gentry in left field and Trey Mancini at first base, with Mark Trumbo serving as the designated hitter. Chris Davis is on the bench.

Tim Beckham continues to lead off.

The Orioles, Rays and Blue Jays are tied for third place in the American League East and are three games behind for the second wild card.

For the Orioles
Tim Beckham SS
Manny Machado 3B
Jonathan Schoop 2B
Adam Jones CF
Trey Mancini 1B
Mark Trumbo DH
Anthony Santander RF
Caleb Joseph C
Craig Gentry LF

Jeremy Hellickson RHP