masn-baseballs-orioles.jpgThe Orioles have reinstated pitcher Miguel Gonzalez from the paternity list and placed outfielder Steve Pearce on the 15-day disabled list with left wrist tendinitis.

The DL move is retroactive to yesterday, making Pearce eligible to return on July 5 in New York.

Pearce appeared in Wednesday’s game in Detroit without an official at-bat, replacing Nick Markakis in right field in a 13-3 win. He’s batting .235/.311/.383 with three homers and nine RBIs in 28 games.

Pearce had three hits in a…The Orioles have reinstated pitcher Miguel Gonzalez from the paternity list and placed outfielder Steve Pearce on the 15-day disabled list with left wrist tendinitis.

The DL move is retroactive to yesterday, making Pearce eligible to return on July 5 in New York.

Pearce appeared in Wednesday’s game in Detroit without an official at-bat, replacing Nick Markakis in right field in a 13-3 win. He’s batting .235/.311/.383 with three homers and nine RBIs in 28 games.

Pearce had three hits in a June 9 game against the Rays at Tropicana Field.

The injury comes at a convenient time, with the Orioles needing to clear a spot for Gonzalez on the 25-man roster. They don’t want to designate first baseman Travis Ishikawa for assignment.

Executive vice president Dan Duquette continues to explore trades for Ishikawa, who is 1-for-9 with five strikeouts since having his contract selected.

The Orioles are short a right-handed hitting outfielder. Pearce has been getting starts in left field against left-handed pitchers while Nolan Reimold remains on the disabled list.

Reimold is starting in left field tonight for Double-A Bowie. Hank Urrutia is serving as the designated hitter.