masn-baseballs-orioles.jpgKANSAS CITY – Outfielder Nolan Reimold cleared waivers and has been outrighted to Triple-A Norfolk.
The Orioles designated Reimold for assignment on Monday as part of a flurry of moves. They also reinstated outfielder Steve Pearce from the disabled list, recalled reliever Jorge Rondon from Triple-A Norfolk and placed shortstop J.J. Hardy on the 15-day disabled list with a strained left groin.
Reimold is expected to join the Tides in Gwinnett. He could have refused the assignment.
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KANSAS CITY – Outfielder Nolan Reimold cleared waivers and has been outrighted to Triple-A Norfolk.

The Orioles designated Reimold for assignment on Monday as part of a flurry of moves. They also reinstated outfielder Steve Pearce from the disabled list, recalled reliever Jorge Rondon from Triple-A Norfolk and placed shortstop J.J. Hardy on the 15-day disabled list with a strained left groin.

Reimold is expected to join the Tides in Gwinnett. He could have refused the assignment.

reimold-hitting-sidebar.jpgThe Orioles signed Reimold, 31, to a minor league deal in February and purchased his contract on June 9. He appeared in 39 games for the Orioles and batted .227 (22-for-97) with three doubles, one triple, two home runs and eight RBIs.

Meanwhile, it’s pouring rain at Kauffman Stadium, which explains the delay in starting today’s game. The storm includes thunder and lightning.

Double-A Bowie first baseman Trey Mancini has been named one of five finalists for USA Today’s minor league Player of the Year. He joins infielder A.J. Reed (Astros), left-hander Blake Snell (Rays), right-hander Michael Fulmer (Tigers) and outfielder Adam Bret Walker (Twins).

The winner will be announced next month.

Mancini, 23, has batted a combined .335 with 37 doubles, six triples, 18 home runs and 81 RBIs between Single-A Frederick and Bowie. He was named the Carolina League’s Player of the Month for May and the Eastern League’s Player of the Week on June 21.