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The Orioles will recall left-hander Cole Irvin to start Saturday afternoon’s game against the Royals at Camden Yards.

A corresponding move will be made to accommodate him on the roster.

Irvin hasn’t started for the Orioles since allowing six runs in four innings against the Athletics on April 13. He made a relief appearance on May 20 after they recalled him, allowing a hit in one-third of an inning in Toronto.

The Saturday game will mark Irvin’s fourth start since the Orioles acquired him from the Athletics. He’s 0-2 with a 10.38 ERA and 2.000 WHIP in 13 innings and averaging 5.5 walks.

The time in Norfolk led to a 6-1 record, 3.21 ERA and 1.048 WHIP in seven starts, with only four walks in 42 innings.

Irvin became the favorite for the assignment with the Orioles preferring a traditional starter over an opener. Bruce Zimmermann was optioned today after his three relief innings Wednesday in Milwaukee.

Ryan Mountcastle returned to the lineup yesterday and is sitting again tonight, with Anthony Santander at first base and James McCann serving as designated hitter against Royals left-hander Daniel Lynch.

Austin Hays is leading off and Aaron Hicks is the cleanup hitter.

Ramón Urías is the second baseman. Ryan McKenna is in right field.

For the Orioles
Austin Hays LF
Adley Rutschman C
Anthony Santander 1B
Aaron Hicks CF
Ramón Urías 2B
James McCann DH
Gunnar Henderson 3B
Jorge Mateo SS
Ryan McKenna RF

Tyler Wells RHP