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The Orioles released Kyle Gibson this afternoon after he cleared waivers. He was designated for assignment on Sunday.

The outcome was predictable with Gibson paid $5.25 million this year.

The door could remain ajar for Gibson’s return to the organization, perhaps agreeing to another deal that allows for the veteran to pitch in the minors in a second attempted ramp-up.

Gibson signed his contract on March 21 and lasted only four starts, compiling a 16.78 ERA and 2.919 WHIP. He allowed 23 runs and 29 hits in 12 1/3 innings, with seven walks and 10 strikeouts.

Ramón Laureano, who’s 11 for his last 19, remains the cleanup hitter tonight. Heston Kjerstad is in left field and batting eighth.

Jackson Holliday stays atop the order. Adley Rutschman is batting second.

Keegan Akin is the opener, followed by Chayce McDermott.

For the Orioles

Jackson Holliday 2B
Adley Rutschman C
Gunnar Henderson SS
Ramón Laureano RF
Ryan O’Hearn DH
Ryan Mountcastle 1B
Cedric Mullins CF
Heston Kjerstad LF
Ramón Urías 3B

Keegan Akin LHP

Outfielder Enrique Bradfield Jr. has finished his rehab assignment and rejoined Double-A Chesapeake.

For the Brewers

Brice Turang 2B
Jackson Chourio CF
William Contreras C
Christian Yelich DH
Rhys Hoskins 1B
Isaac Collins LF
Sal Frelick RF
Caleb Durbin 3B
Joey Ortiz SS

Logan Henderson RHP