masn-baseballs-orioles.jpgSARASOTA, Fla. – Everth Cabrera is getting another start at shortstop today for the Orioles, while J.J. Hardy receives treatment for a strained muscle in his left shoulder.
Hardy said the shoulder feels much better, but the team needs to get the swelling down. He expects to field ground balls before he’s cleared to swing a bat.
Hardy also said he doesn’t know when he’ll be able to play. He’s just relieved that surgery isn’t necessary.
Kevin Gausman gave up a tiebreaking two-run homer to…

SARASOTA, Fla. – Everth Cabrera is getting another start at shortstop today for the Orioles, while J.J. Hardy receives treatment for a strained muscle in his left shoulder.

Hardy said the shoulder feels much better, but the team needs to get the swelling down. He expects to field ground balls before he’s cleared to swing a bat.

Hardy also said he doesn’t know when he’ll be able to play. He’s just relieved that surgery isn’t necessary.

cabrera-defense-sidebar.jpgKevin Gausman gave up a tiebreaking two-run homer to Detroit’s Victor Martinez in his one inning of relief on March 26. He’s getting the start today and the Orioles want him to work at least five innings.

The bullpen includes Brad Brach, Tommy Hunter, Jason Garcia, Jon Keller and Pat McCoy.

For the Orioles
Everth Cabrera SS
Steve Pearce LF
Adam Jones CF
Delmon Young RF
Jimmy Paredes DH
Chris Davis 1B
Manny Machado 3B
Jonathan Schoop 2B
Caleb Joseph C

Kevin Gausman RHP

The Rays are starting left-hander Everett Teaford.