masn-baseballs-orioles.jpgSARASOTA, Fla. – Brandon Bailey no longer is starting today’s game against the Twins in Sarasota, with a scheduling change putting left-hander Keegan Akin on the mound.
We’re told that Bailey is fine physically. The Orioles just made a switch.
Hanser Alberto is starting at shortstop today. José Iglesias was scratched yesterday with cramping in his quadriceps muscle, but said he’s fine and could have played this afternoon.
Dilson Herrera is the second baseman. Ryan Mountcastle is in left…

SARASOTA, Fla. – Brandon Bailey no longer is starting today’s game against the Twins in Sarasota, with a scheduling change putting left-hander Keegan Akin on the mound.

We’re told that Bailey is fine physically. The Orioles just made a switch.

Akin-Front-Orange-ST-sidebar.jpgHanser Alberto is starting at shortstop today. José Iglesias was scratched yesterday with cramping in his quadriceps muscle, but said he’s fine and could have played this afternoon.

Dilson Herrera is the second baseman. Ryan Mountcastle is in left field and Yusniel Diaz is in right.

Left-hander Tommy Milone played catch yesterday but hasn’t thrown the simulated game originally scheduled for Tuesday morning. He still has some discomfort in his trapezius/neck area and the Orioles want to get rid of it before he returns to the mound.

Thomas Eshelman is starting Friday night against the Yankees in Tampa.

Pitchers listed behind Akin today include Dean Kremer, Mychal Givens, Hunter Harvey, Tanner Scott and Cole Sulser.

For the Orioles
Hanser Alberto SS
Dilson Herrara 2B
Chris Davis 1B
Ryan Mountcastle LF
Rio Ruiz 3B
José Rondón DH
Yusniel Diaz RF
Bryan Holaday C
Cedric Mullins CF

Keegan Akin LHP