masn-baseballs-orioles.jpgOrioles reliever Richard Bleier was placed on the 10-day disabled list today with a strained left lat muscle that could end his 2018 season.
The Orioles also optioned pitcher Yefry Ramirez to Triple-A Norfolk, recalled left-hander Tanner Scott from the Tides and purchased infielder Corban Joseph’s contract from Double-A Bowie.
Joseph, the younger brother of catcher Caleb Joseph, was batting .336/.394/.550 in 59 games with Bowie. His wearing No. 51.
Joseph has played only two games in the…

Thumbnail image for Bleier dealing white side.jpgOrioles reliever Richard Bleier was placed on the 10-day disabled list today with a strained left lat muscle that could end his 2018 season.

The Orioles also optioned pitcher Yefry Ramirez to Triple-A Norfolk, recalled left-hander Tanner Scott from the Tides and purchased infielder Corban Joseph‘s contract from Double-A Bowie.

Joseph, the younger brother of catcher Caleb Joseph, was batting .336/.394/.550 in 59 games with Bowie. His wearing No. 51.

Joseph has played only two games in the majors with the Yankees back in 2013 – in both ends of a May 13 doubleheader. He went 1-for-6 with a double and walk.

The Orioles designated left-hander D.J. Snelten for assignment to make room for Joseph on the 40-man roster.

Bleier strained his lat muscle in the eighth inning of Wednesday’s game against the Red Sox. He underwent an MRI yesterday and will seek a second opinion.

Not only did Bleier lead the team in relief appearances with 31, he was 3-0 with a 1.93 ERA with seven runs and 36 hits allowed in 32 2/3 innings. He’s posted ERAs of 1.96, 1.99 and 1.93 over 111 games in three major league seasons, the first with the Yankees in 2016.

Scott gives the Orioles a second left-hander in the bullpen besides closer Zach Britton. Joseph expands the bench to five players.

Joseph has played first base, second base, third base and left field.