PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. – Zach Eflin makes his exhibition debut this afternoon against the Rays at Charlotte Sports Park.

Eflin has thrown live batting practice, getting multiple ups in preparation for today’s assignment and his attempts to make the Opening Day roster.

Samuel Basallo is catching Eflin. Dylan Beavers is leading off and playing right field.

Leody Taveras is in center field and Jeremiah Jackson gets the start at second base.

Most of the regulars stayed back in Sarasota.

Reliever Andrew Kittredge spoke earlier today about the right shoulder inflammation that’s expected to force him onto the injured list. He downplayed the severity, saying the shoulder began “barking” after his first appearance, and hopes to pitch in more games before the team breaks camp.

More on that later.

For the Orioles
Dylan Beavers RF
Samuel Basallo C
Leody Taveras CF
Bryan Ramos 3B
Jeremiah Jackson 2B
Ryan Noda 1B
Weston Wilson DH
Will Robertson LF
Jose Barrero SS

Zach Eflin RHP

Former Orioles center fielder Cedric Mullins isn’t in Tampa Bay’s lineup today.

For the Rays
Jake Fraley RF
Theo Gillen CF
Nick Fortes C
Justyn-Henry Malloy LF
Ryan Vilade 1B
Raynel Delgado 3B
Carson Williams SS
Kenny Piper DH
Gregory Barrios 2B

Ryan Pepiot RHP