Ryan Flaherty returns to the Orioles lineup from the 15-day disabled list tonight against the Astros. Flaherty has been bothered by a right groin injury. There has been no corresponding move yet.
Orioles starter Ubaldo Jimenez is 4-0 with a 2.24 ERA in nine career starts against the Astros.
Colby Rasmus is 10-for-27 (.370) with five doubles, a triple, a home run and eight strikeouts against Jimenez. Jose Altuve is 4-for-11 with a double and triple.
Collin McHugh has made one start against the Orioles, allowing two runs and seven hits in 6 1/3 innings.
Steve Clevenger is 2-for-3 against him.
For the Orioles
Travis Snider LF
Jimmy Paredes DH
Adam Jones CF
Chris Davis 1B
Steve Pearce RF
J.J. Hardy SS
Ryan Flaherty 2B
Caleb Joseph C
Ubaldo Jimenez RHP
Chris Sale and Chris Beck are listed as the White Sox's starters for Thursday's doubleheader at Camden Yards.
Update: Alejandro De Aza has been designated for assignment to make room for Flaherty.
De Aza was batting .214/.277/.359, with three homers and seven RBIs, in 30 games with the Orioles this season.