masn-baseballs-orioles.jpgChris Davis makes it back into the Orioles lineup this afternoon as they close out their road trip against the Padres and try for a split of the two-game series.
Davis struck out last night as a pinch-hitter and stranded three runners. He’s 0-for-13 with 11 strikeouts since July 21.
Anthony Santander is in center field and Renato Núñez is playing third base. Jace Peterson is in left field after Dwight Smith Jr. reinjured his left calf muscle last night.
The Orioles haven’t announced a…

Chris Davis makes it back into the Orioles lineup this afternoon as they close out their road trip against the Padres and try for a split of the two-game series.

Chris-Davis-Receives-Ball-at-TEX-Gray-Sidebar.jpgDavis struck out last night as a pinch-hitter and stranded three runners. He’s 0-for-13 with 11 strikeouts since July 21.

Anthony Santander is in center field and Renato Núñez is playing third base. Jace Peterson is in left field after Dwight Smith Jr. reinjured his left calf muscle last night.

The Orioles haven’t announced a roster move.

For the Orioles
Jonathan Villar 2B
Trey Mancini RF
Anthony Santander CF
Renato Núñez 3B
Jace Peterson LF
Pedro Severino C
Chris Davis 1B
Richie Martin SS
Tom Eshelman RHP

For the Padres
Fernando Tatis Jr. SS
Franmil Reyes RF
Manny Machado 3B
Eric Hosmer 1B
Wil Myers LF
Francisco Mejía C
Manuel Margot CF
Luis Urías 2B
Dinelson Lamet RHP

When the Arizona Fall League starts up on Sept. 18, Orioles players will be assigned to the Surprise Saguaros.

Update. The Orioles placed Smith on the 10-day injured list with a left calf strain and recalled pitcher Chandler Shepherd from Triple-A Norfolk. Shepherd will wear No. 62 and wait to make his major league debut.