masn-baseballs-orioles.jpgThe Orioles announced today that they released outfielder Delmon Young and reinstated outfielder Nolan Reimold from the paternity list.
Reimold had to be added to the 25-man roster today despite the Orioles being idle. A stint on the paternity list lasts up to three days.
Reimold flew home to Jacksonville on Sunday night for the birth of his daughter, Charlotte Rose. He’s batting .244/.340/.463 (10-for-41) with a double, triple, two home runs, five RBIs and seven runs scored in 17 games since…

The Orioles announced today that they released outfielder Delmon Young and reinstated outfielder Nolan Reimold from the paternity list.

Reimold had to be added to the 25-man roster today despite the Orioles being idle. A stint on the paternity list lasts up to three days.

delmon-young-runs-black.jpgReimold flew home to Jacksonville on Sunday night for the birth of his daughter, Charlotte Rose. He’s batting .244/.340/.463 (10-for-41) with a double, triple, two home runs, five RBIs and seven runs scored in 17 games since the Orioles purchased his contract from Triple-A Norfolk on June 9.

Orioles executive vice president Dan Duquette was unable to work out a trade for Young after the Orioles designated him for assignment on July 1.

Young, the hero in Game 2 of last year’s American League Division Series, batted .270/.289/.339 with six doubles, two home runs and 16 RBIs in 52 games in his second season with the team. He was 2-for-19 in his last eight games.

The Orioles couldn’t keep Young due to their roster crunch. They were hoping to make a trade – Duquette talked to executives from both leagues – and perhaps reacquire him later in the season.