SARASOTA – Andrew Kittredge has a “low probability” of being on the Opening Day roster, according to manager Craig Albernaz, due to right shoulder inflammation that’s limited the veteran reliever to one appearance.

Kittredge hasn’t pitched since Feb. 25, when he allowed two earned runs and three total in one-third of an inning. He began last season on the injured list after undergoing knee surgery, making his Orioles debut on May 21.

In other news, Jackson Holliday will swing with both hands for the first time on Thursday after his hamate bone surgery. Closer Félix Bautista said via interpreter Brandon Quinones that he threw for the first time yesterday since his shoulder surgery last summer, making 25 tosses from about 45 feet. And Tyler Wells officially has been told that he’s going to be used in relief this season.

Shane Baz makes his second exhibition start this afternoon while the Orioles host the Astros.

Baz tossed 2 1/3 scoreless and hitless innings against the Pirates in Bradenton, with two walks and four strikeouts.

Colton Cowser is leading off and playing center field. Heston Kjerstad is in right field and Coby Mayo is at third base.

Pete Alonso, who homered yesterday against Team Netherlands, is serving as designated hitter. Ryan Mountcastle is the first baseman and Thairo Estrada is at second base.

Adley Rutschman is catching.

For the Orioles
Colton Cowser CF
Taylor Ward LF
Adley Rutschman C
Ryan Mountcastle 1B
Pete Alonso DH
Blaze Alexander SS
Heston Kjerstad RF
Coby Mayo 3B
Thairo Estrada 2B

Shane Baz RHP

For the Astros
Joey Loperfido RF
Brice Matthews 2B
Joseph Sullivan CF
Jack Winkler 3B
Lucas Spence LF
Ethan Frey DH
CJ Alexander 1B
Riley Unroe SS
César Salazar C

Colton Gordon LHP