Lee in Orioles lineup, batting fifth
By Roch Kubatko
First baseman Derrek Lee will be activated from the disabled list today, start at first base and bat fifth against Toronto Blue Jays left-hander Ricky Romero.
Left-handed reliever Pedro Viola will be optioned to make room for Lee, who went 2-for-3 with a walk last night at Double-A Bowie. Viola pitched 1 2/3 scoreless innings in his only appearance after being recalled from Bowie.
Also, Adam Jones will bat third tonight.
For the Orioles:
Robert Andino 2B
Nick Markakis RF
Adam Jones CF...First baseman Derrek Lee will be activated from the disabled list today, start at first base and bat fifth against Toronto Blue Jays left-hander Ricky Romero.
Left-handed reliever Pedro Viola will be optioned to make room for Lee, who went 2-for-3 with a walk last night at Double-A Bowie. Viola pitched 1 2/3 scoreless innings in his only appearance after being recalled from Bowie.
Also, Adam Jones will bat third tonight.
For the Orioles:
Robert Andino 2B
Nick Markakis RF
Adam Jones CF
Vladimir Guerrero DH
Derrek Lee 1B
Matt Wieters C
J.J. Hardy SS
Mark Reynolds 3B
Nolan Reimold LF
Jake Arrieta RHP
