masn-baseballs-orioles.jpgWASHINGTON – The Orioles have selected the contract of Double-A Bowie reliever Julio DePaula.

The 31-year-old right-hander is listed on the lineup card, but no corresponding roster move has been announced. DePaula, who was signed away from the independent York Revolution earlier this year, has pitched 6 1/3 scoreless innings over three appearances with the Baysox.

He returns to the majors for the first time since 2007, when he pitched to an 8.55 ERA over 16 appearances with the Twins as a…WASHINGTON – The Orioles have selected the contract of Double-A Bowie reliever Julio DePaula.

The 31-year-old right-hander is listed on the lineup card, but no corresponding roster move has been announced. DePaula, who was signed away from the independent York Revolution earlier this year, has pitched 6 1/3 scoreless innings over three appearances with the Baysox.

He returns to the majors for the first time since 2007, when he pitched to an 8.55 ERA over 16 appearances with the Twins as a 24-year-old. Former Orioles left-hander Mark Hendrickson recommended DePaula to the club.

Update: The Orioles will option right-hander Kevin Gausman to Triple-A Norfolk to make room for DePaula.

Gausman will make at least one start at Norfolk. He said he understands the move because the team needs a bullpen arm and he has options.

Also, Steve Pearce is not in the lineup for tonight’s series opener against the Nationals because there’s no designated hitter for the next two contests.

The Orioles are trying to move nine games above .500 for the first time since Sept. 20, 2013 (81-72).

For the Orioles
Nick Markakis RF
Manny Machado 3B
Adam Jones CF
Nelson Cruz LF
Chris Davis 1B
J.J. Hardy SS
Nick Hundley C
Jonathan Schoop 2B
Chris Tillman RHP

For the Nationals
Denard Span CF
Anthony Rendon 2B
Jayson Werth RF
Adam LaRoche 1B
Ryan Zimmerman 3B
Bryce Harper LF
Ian Desmond SS
Wilson Ramos C
Stephen Strasburg RHP

Brad Brach is the first reliever this season to earn wins in three straight outings. Since 1991, only Mitch Williams has won more in row as a reliever, with five in 1991.

Four Double-A Bowie players were selected to the Eastern League All-Star Game on July 16, in Altoona, Penn.: First baseman Christian Walker, outfielder Dariel Alvarez and pitchers Tim Berry and Oliver Drake.

Single-A Frederick outfielder Mike Yastrzemski has been named the Carolina League’s Player of the Week for June 30-July 6.

Over six games, Yastrzemski hit .400 (12-for-22) with four doubles, a triple, a home run, eight RBIs and nine runs scored. He hit for the cycle Saturday night at Lynchburg, going 5-for-6 with five RBIs and three runs scored.