masn-baseballs-orioles.jpgKANSAS CITY – With the Orioles facing Royals right-hander Johnny Cueto tonight, Ryan Flaherty gets the start at shortstop and Jimmy Paredes serves as the designated hitter.
Steve Clevenger was serving as the left-handed DH, but he’s on paternity leave.
Paredes is starting for the first time since Aug. 12. He’s 4-for-34 with 15 strikeouts this month.
The Orioles confirmed that former All-Star closer Chris Perez has retired. Perez was working out in Sarasota while serving his 50-game suspension…

KANSAS CITY – With the Orioles facing Royals right-hander Johnny Cueto tonight, Ryan Flaherty gets the start at shortstop and Jimmy Paredes serves as the designated hitter.

Steve Clevenger was serving as the left-handed DH, but he’s on paternity leave.

Paredes is starting for the first time since Aug. 12. He’s 4-for-34 with 15 strikeouts this month.

The Orioles confirmed that former All-Star closer Chris Perez has retired. Perez was working out in Sarasota while serving his 50-game suspension for recreational drug use.

Paredes-Profile-Gray.jpgFor the Orioles
Manny Machado 3B
Gerardo Parra RF
Adam Jones CF
Chris Davis 1B
Matt Wieters C
Steve Pearce LF
Jimmy Paredes DH
Jonathan Schoop 2B
Ryan Flaherty SS

Wei-Yin Chen LHP

For the Royals
Alcides Escobar SS
Ben Zobrist LF
Lorenzo Cain CF
Eric Hosmer 1B
Kendrys Morales DH
Mike Moustakas 3B
Salvador Perez C
Paulo Orlando RF
Omar Infante 2B

Johnny Cueto RHP